Tetsudo Encounters

Can't wait to visit Tokyo? We're bringing Tokyo to you! In its first overseas debut, these chocolate langue de chat cookies are made with rice, a quintessential Japanese ingredient, resulting in a crispy and light treat. The packaging features a cute design of the iconic Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building, which is also designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, making it the perfect souvenir to remember your trip to Tokyo.

All aboard the Shinkansen~! Arriving to you for the first time from Kochi Prefecture, here's a classic snack that is well-loved by both children and adults! Now available in a cute shinkansen packaging, this popular biscuit cookies have a unique savoury and slightly sweet taste as a result of using oil from fried beans. Comes in a 4-pack of different shinkansen designs, share this with the family or have them all to yourself!

Here's a Nanbu senbei snack with an autumnal twist! Crisp apples are turned into chips, and generously layered atop Nanbu senbei rice crackers that have been baked with white sesame seeds and topped with a blend of "apple honey" syrup. The delightful combination of sweet and sour flavours, along with the savoury aroma, makes these crackers exceptionally popular!

Miyagi-grown "Miyakogane" rice is carefully hand-fried in 100% domestically-produced rice oil. It is characterised by its smooth melt-in-the-mouth texture and gentle consistency. A touch of black pepper is added to a flavourful, dashi-rich Japanese-style curry sauce, creating an addictive taste.

The snack is also clothed with the famous ukiyo-e painting that represents its origins: "Viewing the Sunset over Ryōgoku Bridge from the Onmaya Embankment" (Onmayagashi yori Ryōgokubashi sekiyō o miru), from Katsushika Hokusai's famous "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" (Fugaku sanjūrokkei) series.

Enjoy the crispy texture of these peanut senbei (rice crackers) with a sweet, smooth taste of milk chocolate. Crushed groundnut crackers are coated with pure chocolate for a crunchy chocolate occasion!

Did you know that Japan's first steam locomotive (SL) ran through the railway line between Shimbashi Station and Yokohama Station in 1872? Inspired by these remarkable SL trains and the concept of "Africa", SAZA COFFEE's Shimbashi Store introduces this, distinctive drip coffee bag blend, which brew features meticulously selected African beans, including varieties from Kenya, perfectly aligning with the store's African motif. The infusion is further enriched with the addition of Guatemala Geisha coffee, creating a delightful fusion of flavours.

Enjoy these petite, bite-sized Nanbu Senbei on the go! Nanbu Senbei is a traditional rice cracker made from high quality rice, and is renowned for its distinctive flavour and texture. This snack is crafted by kneading domestically-produced butter into the dough before baking with whole peanuts, resulting in its signature crisp and satisfying texture.

Embark on a voyage to one of Japan's most important port cities. This luxurious marron cake is baked using a traditional baking technique, meticulously crafted to mirror a ship at the port of Yokohama, located to the south of Tokyo. The delicate, soft sponge cake envelops Ariake's homemade red bean paste from the harbour, generously studded with chopped chestnuts, creating a moist texture and an exquisite marron flavour that delights the palate.

Treat yourselt to delicious snacks on-the-go with EKI na CAFE's brand of sweets! Exclusively sold in JR East's in-station (Ekinaka) convenience stores and kiosks around Japan, these original Chocolate Chip Scones are bite-sized scones kneaded with chocolate chips and baked into a fluffy texture, which makes them the perfect companions for your bustling commutes.