Winter in Hokkaido

Manufacturer: Romance Seika
Common Allergens: None
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: No

Haskap is a native fruit of Northern Japan, and the name comes from the inidigenous Ainu language. These gummies are like chewy drops of haskap juice, sweet, a bit tart, and with the aroma of grapes and berries.

Manufacturer: Echigo Seika
Common Allergens: Milk, Soy
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: Yes

Light as air and snow-white, these milky mochi puffs look like fluffy snowflakes. Slightly sweet and creamy, this delicious snack is made using domestic Japanese mochi rice and a secret process to transform it into the crisp and airy texture of this cloud-like confection.

Manufacturer: Sakata Beika
Common Allergens: Fish, Wheat, Soy
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Savory
Vegetarian: No

These thin senbei may seem delicate, but they’re full of flavor! Yuzu kosho is a popular condiment made with yuzu peel and chilli peppers. It adds a citrusy spark of heat that tingles the taste buds with every bite.

Manufacturer: YOSHIMI
Common Allergens: Crustacean shellfish, Wheat, Soy
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Savory
Vegetarian: No

This crunchy mochi and corn snack is infused with the flavor of sweet corn, one of Hokkaido’s major crops, and soy sauce adds savory contrast. Don’t be surprised to find little corn kernels as well, they just tend to sink to the bottom of the bag.

Manufacturer: Bourbon
Common Allergens: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy
Also Contains: Alcohol
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: Yes

This soft baumkuchen stick cake is coated with a delicious layer of smooth white chocolate. The creamy topping and airy cake make a sumptuous combination that is sweet and flavorful.

Manufacturer: Tenkei Seika
Common Allergens: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: Yes

Made with evaporated milk from Hokkaido, this sweet bun has a naturally creamy flavor. The manju bun’s dough is soft, and the sweet white bean paste (shiro-an) is smooth, making this treat utterly decadent.

Manufacturer: Seiki
Common Allergens: Milk
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: Yes

This cute pink treat is called kibi dango, which means it is made with millet or kibi. Peach is a popular flavor for kibi dango because of its association with Momotaro, “Peach Boy”, a Japanese folk-hero.

Manufacturer: Tokachi Toteppo Kobo
Common Allergens: Milk, Eggs, Tree nuts, Wheat, Soy
Also Contains: Alcohol
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: Yes

This cute chocolate cookie takes its shape from a local Tokachi steam engine that once carried beets for sugar. The cookie used beet sugar for sweetening, cocoa powder for deep chocolate flavor, Hokkaido butter for richness, and berry liqueur for flavorful aroma.

Manufacturer: Calbee
Common Allergens: Milk, Tree nuts, Wheat
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: No

These granola bites are delicious and nutritious! They blend cereal, strawberry, raisin, and pumpkin seed for a harmony of texture and flavor. This granola also boasts added dietary fiber, iron, and eight kinds of vitamins.

Manufacturer: Yamayoshi Seika
Common Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Soy
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Savory
Vegetarian: Yes

Potato chips are good, but a baked potato chip? These chips will wow you with their rich baked potato flavor, that comes from the addition of real Hokkaido butter, known for its high quality.

Manufacturer: Bon Bon Seika
Common Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Soy
Also Contains: N/A
Snack is: Sweet
Vegetarian: Yes

Made in Hokkaido, this airy and crisp rye, rice, and corn puff biscuit highlights three Hokkaido specialties. This cookie is finished with a smooth white chocolate coating (another Hokkaido specialty) and a sprinkling of tart, crushed freeze-dried raspberries.

Manufacturer: Wakodo
Common Allergens: Milk
Also Contains: N/A
Vegetarian: Yes

This instant tea powder is a favorite in Japan, popular for its sweet, mellow flavor made with black tea and lots of milk. The powder dissolves easily in both hot and cold water so you can enjoy it regardless of the season.

Brewing Instructions: Pour the pack of powder into a cup or glass and add 120 ml/4 oz of hot or cold water depending on your preference and mix well.