Hi there it’s Mr. Wada back on duty. I would like to introduce popular dagashi this time.
Popular Dagashi Snacks
You know what dagashi is? Like I have introduced the biggest dagashi market in Japan before, basically it refers to confectionery.
Although there has been less and less dagashi stores today, dagashi is still available at supermarkets or some stores like Don Quijote that sells by box. It could be nice as souvenir from Japan as well.
Well then, what dagashi is popular, you ask? Here are some items that I used to have.
Sakumashiki Drops
Candy with different color and flavors. It is also known from the Graveyard of the Fireflies by Studio Ghibli.
Yatta Men
Crispy deep fried noodles just like Baby Star Ramen. This sometimes comes with a winning ticket.
Yocchan no Suzuke Ika
Supposedly vinegared squid (but ingredients are fish meat, etc).
Big Katsu
Tonkatsu snack. An imitation but it felt like a luxe ad a kid! (heh heh)
Miyako Kombu
Vinegared kombu seaweed. Some anime fans may have seen characters eating this.
Umetora Kyodai
Super crunchy & dry & salty umeboshi (plum).
Oyatsu Calpas
An imitation salami. To be frank it doesn’t look so appetizing now…
Young Donuts
Just donuts but donuts. It was one of my regular snacks.
Umaibo
All-time king of dagashi. My favorite flavors are meintaiko (purple label), takoyaki (red label), corn soup (yellow label), etc.
Chu Chu Drink
Small drink with winning ticket inside if you are lucky. I used to carry the winning ticket in my wallet for emergency…..heh heh.
Lastly
How do you find it? These bring me back childhood memories. Not so great for health but I can’t help grabbing sometime. Just for a cheat day! Heh heh.
See you around!
