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7 Japanese Snacks That
everyone Should Try
The following are some common and popular Japanese snacks that you can enjoy while visiting Japan:
Melonpan
A type of bread made by adding lemon to enriched dough, melonpan is a traditional Japanese snack that resembles a cantaloupe. It is available
in other flavours, including chocolate, maple, caramel, and custard, and is also popular in other countries, such as China and Taiwan.
Dorayaki
Prepared by sandwiching together two pancakes with sweet azuki red bean paste filling in the middle, dorayaki is a sweet Japanese snack that
is best consumed while still hot. It can also be served by adding other ingredients, such as Nutella and whipped cream.
Dango
A year-round favourite Japanese snack, dango is made from rice flour rolled into small balls and skewered, and then boiled in water. Once
cooked, it is seasoned or topped with different ingredients, such as anko or red bean paste, chestnut paste, and syrup.
Manju
A type of steamed bun that is a bit sticky in texture and is typically filled with red bean paste, manju is a common traditional confection in
Japan. It also comes in several varieties with different types of filling, such as green tea, orange, and maple.
Anpan
A sweet bread roll, usually with red bean paste filling, anpan is believed to have first been produced in 1875 by a samurai who took on the role
of a baker after losing his job. Through the years, it became more and more loved by locals as it has the familiar sweet flavour of anko or red
bean paste, which is a traditional Japanese ingredient usually used to sweeten food. Anpan is best consumed with tea.
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