List of Japanese snacks

List of Japanese Snacks

Japanese snacks, known as Oyatsu, are a significant part of Japanese cuisine and culture. They come in a wide variety of flavors and forms, from sweet to savory, and from traditional to modern. This article provides a comprehensive list of popular Japanese snacks.

Traditional Snacks

Senbei

Senbei are traditional Japanese rice crackers. They are often flavored with soy sauce and are typically enjoyed with green tea.

Dango

Dango is a type of Japanese dumpling made from rice flour. It is often served on a skewer and comes in many flavors, such as red bean, green tea, and sesame.

Mochi

Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made of mochigome, a short-grain japonica glutinous rice. It is traditionally consumed during the Japanese New Year and other special occasions.

Wagashi

Wagashi are traditional Japanese confections typically made from plant ingredients. They are often served with tea, especially during a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

Modern Snacks

Pocky

Pocky is a popular snack food produced by Ezaki Glico. It consists of a biscuit stick coated with chocolate.

Japanese Kit Kat

Japanese Kit Kats are known for their wide variety of unique flavors, including matcha, sakura, and wasabi.

Hi-Chew

Hi-Chew is a chewy candy produced by Morinaga & Company. It comes in a variety of fruit flavors.

Calbee Products

Calbee Inc. is a major Japanese snack food maker, known for their potato chips and shrimp flavored chips, among others.

See Also

• Japanese cuisine
• Japanese sweets
• Japanese tea ceremony

This is a non-exhaustive food and drink related list.

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