Autumn’s finally here, and for people in Japan, that can only mean one thing: a season of good eats! Autumn in Japan is known as Shokuyoku no aki (食欲の秋) or the “season of good appetite.” That’s because fall is harvest season in Japan, and with so many fresh ingredients, there’s so much good food to share with everyone!
When we say everyone, we mean everyone. This autumn, we’ve gathered all the tastiest Japanese snacks and candy made with the freshest autumn ingredients from Japan. Not only are you going to get a taste of classic Japanese autumn flavors, but you’ll also get a feeling of what autumn is really like in the culinary landscape of Japan!
Are you ready for the feast? Here’s what you can expect from our upcoming box, Golden Harvest Picnic!
1. Pretz Osatsu Sweet Potato Biscuit Sticks
~ Special-edition~
Fall Flavor Score: 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁
In Japan, autumn means sweet potato season. This special box of biscuit sticks is made with buttery Osatsu Sweet Potatoes. Each piece is buttery, creamy, and slightly sweet. It’s the perfect snack to start the autumn season.
2. Koeda Mont Blanc Chocolate Sticks
~Seasonal flavor~
Fall Flavor Score: 🍁🍁🍁🍁
Mont Blanc is a classic autumn dessert in Japan because it’s made of autumn chestnuts! Enjoy the delectable taste of Mont Blanc with every bite of these crunchy chocolate biscuit sticks.
3. Kit Kat Spider-Man New York Cheesecake Chocolate
~Limited-edition ~
Fall Flavor Score: 🍁🍁🍁
This rare Japanese Kit Kat was released in celebration of the new Spider-Man movie. It tastes just like New York cheesecake, which is rich, decadent, and subtly tangy. Though it may not be a traditional Japanese autumn flavor, this special Kit Kat can be the perfect treat for fall if you pair it with some matcha!
4. Chocoball Golden Kinako Mochi Chocolate
~New flavor~
Fall Flavor Score: 🍁🍁🍁🍁
Kinako is a fine powder made from roasted soybeans. These chewy gummies are coated in chocolate made with cozy and comforting kinako. Pair them with some coffee, and it’s the perfect autumn treat!
5. Alfort Chestnut Chocolate Biscuits
~ Seasonal biscuits~
Fall Flavor Score: 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁
Chestnut is another classic autumn flavor in Japan. This limited-edition autumn treat combines whole wheat biscuits with special chocolate made with Japanese Kumamoto chestnuts. Imagine crunchy, healthy biscuits decked out with nutty, autumn chocolate.
6. Suppa Mucho Refreshing Plum Chips
~Sour chips ~
Fall Flavor Score: 🍁🍁🍁🍁
Made to taste like sour plums, these tart and salty chips are highly addictive. They’ll make you want to eat more and more with the tanginess of plums. They’re perfect for sharing during your own autumn picnics.
7. Iwatsuka Crunchy and Fluffy Roasted Corn Snacks
~Savory snacks ~
Fall Flavor Score: 🍁🍁🍁This newest release from Iwatsuka brings out the sweet and charred taste of roasted corn. Each piece is light and super crunchy. Pass it along among your friends during your party!
8. Ikedaya Rice Crackers
~Special senbei~
Fall Flavor Score: 🍁🍁🍁🍁
Apples are at their peak during autumn in Japan. This pack of apple-flavored senbei (rice crackers) also has a hint of cinnamon so each piece tastes like apple pie! Take your time to indulge in each piece - it’s rare to find apple rice crackers in Japan!
9. Mikakuto Shine Muscat Gummy Balls
~Fruit candy~
Fall Flavor Score: 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁
Grapes are another fruit that come into their peak during fall in Japan. These juicy Shine Muscat candies have a gummy center, so you get two different textures. It’s like eating two candies at once.
10. Hi-Chew Premium Plum Chewy Candy
~Premium candy~
Fall Flavor Score: 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁
This premium pack of Hi-Chew plum candy lets you bite into another popular Japanese fall flavor, plum! Each piece is ultra chewy, made with real Japanese plum fruit juice. That way, you really get a taste of Japanese autumn!
11. Nobel Grape Gummysaurus
~Fun candy~
Fall Flavor Score: 🍁🍁🍁🍁
We added another pack of grape gummies to complete your autumn experience. But this time, they’re filled with whimsy. Shaped like dinosaurs, these grape-flavored gummies add some fun to your autumn picnics!
That’s everything inside the picnic basket! Are you drooling just yet? Don’t worry, we’ve got everything ready for you. All you need to do is subscribe to join the Golden Harvest Picnic! Get yours now and have a taste of Japan’s season of appetite!
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