In Japan, snacks are not limited to crisps and sweets: they come in a wide variety of textures, shapes and flavours, with particular attention paid to original variations and small formats that are easy to share. Savoury and sweet products therefore sit naturally side by side in this category, whether for a break, an afternoon snack or an aperitif.
Japanese crisps, savoury crackers and senbei combine ingredients such as rice, sesame, nori, wasabi and soy sauce with crisp textures. On the sweet side, Japanese sweets sit alongside cakes and sweet snacks, in both classic and more unexpected flavours.
Traditional specialities remain well represented by mochi and daifuku, appreciated for their soft rice dough, and yokan, made mainly from azuki beans. Some Japanese treats can also be prepared at home with Japanese dessert mixes.
