One of the best things about living in Japan is discovering all the unique snacks.
Japan has an incredible variety sweet, salty, crunchy, seasonal, and sometimes surprising.
After trying many snacks over the years, here are my personal Top 5 Japanese snacks that I always buy for myself… and for my family in France.
These are perfect for souvenirs too.
Top 3 Japanese Snacks I Love
You can buy anything at supermarket!
French living in Japan: My Top 3 Supermarkets
じゃがりこ（Jagarico）
Jagarico is my absolute favorite Japanese snack.
Crispy, salty, and addictive — I always finish the cup too fast.
The salad flavor is my top choice, but cheese is also great.
Why I love it:
- Crunchy texture
- Easy to eat
- Many flavors
- Perfect with beer
キットカット（日本限定フレーバー）
Japan has so many KitKat flavors matcha, strawberry, sakura, sweet potato…
I always buy seasonal ones.
These are the snacks my family in France loves the most.
Why I love it:
- Unique Japanese flavors
- Great for souvenirs
- Cute packaging
You can buy here
ブラックサンダー（Black Thunder）
Black Thunder is cheap, crunchy, and delicious.
It tastes like a mix of chocolate and cookies.
I often buy a bunch and keep them at home.
Why I love it:
- Very affordable
- Strong chocolate flavor
- Perfect size
Snacks That Make Great Souvenirs
If you want to bring Japanese snacks to your home country,
these are always a hit:
- Matcha KitKat
- Black Thunder
- Senbei (rice crackers)
- Tokyo Banana
- Seasonal KitKat
- Jagarico (cheese or salad flavor)
For Travelers & New Residents in Japan
If you are visiting Japan or just moved here,
these are the activities my French friends always recommend:
- Tokyo Skytree Ticket（KKday ）
- TeamLab Planets（KKday ）
- Asakusa Kimono Rental（KKday ）
- Mt. Fuji Day Tour（KKday ）
I always book through KKday/Klook because it’s cheaper and easy to use.
Conclusion
These five snacks are the ones I always buy in Japan.
They’re delicious, easy to find, and perfect as souvenirs.
If you’re visiting Japan or living here, definitely give them a try.
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