Spring Beginnings

"Sakura Karinto" is Marui Suzuki's most popular seasonal limited edition product! Salted cherry leaves are turned into a powder and delicately sprinkled with honey on savoury fried dough made with domestic wheat, crafting a refreshing karinto that brings forth the elegant taste and scent of spring.

Inspired by Osaka's candy-loving culture, "Ame-chan", savour the delightful mix of four different fruity flavours—lemon, orange, strawberry, and raspberry—in this popcorn snack! The colourful appearance of the product expresses the glamourous, pop image of Osaka, a city for foodies!

Savour the crispiness of seaweed and the crunch of mentai sourced from the Ariake Sea. This delightful combination not only pleases the palate but also pairs well with alcohol.

Experience a novel snack sensation with vacuum-fried okra, seasoned with Kishu plums from Wakayama Prefecture and Makurazaki bonito flakes from Kagoshima Prefecture. This unique treat boasts a crunchy, light texture that delivers a lingering umami taste, complemented by the distinctive stickiness of okra.

When it comes to spring confectioneries from Japan, the sakura mochi easily comes to mind! Munching on these pink and chewy mochi (soft rice cake) lets you have a taste of the gentle fragrance and flavour of cherry blossoms reminiscent to springtime in Japan. The refined aroma of sakura leaves is mixed into the dough, which makes it a delightful accompaniment to your tea moments.

Made from 100% rice grown in the Shonai area of Yamagata Prefecture, an area known for high-quality rice. In collaboration with Gyokuroen (玉露園), a renowned kelp tea (kombucha) maker established since 1916, experience this aromatic blend of fresh plum and kelp, which perfectly complements the crispy and light texture of the Oranda rice crackers.

The essence of Japan's four seasons are expressed vividly through the poems of the Man'yoshu anthology, Japan's oldest existing collection of Japanese poetry compiled during the Nara Period (710-794). Consisting of seven varieties of arare (mini rice crackers), enjoy these mini crackers while thinking of ancient Japan.

Sip on this seasonal limited coffee that evokes the essence of plums. Experience the unique blend of Guatemala and Ethiopia beans, characterised by a refreshing aroma and sweetness reminiscent of ripe plums which is a symbol of spring in Japan.

Indulge in seven varieties of bite-sized arare (rice crackers), packaged in one cute bag. From the plum blossoms in early spring, the beloved cherry blossoms in spring, the green maples of early summer, and the charming kamakura (snow huts) in winter, experience the delightful flavours that represent Japan's four seasons in this convenient snack.