Kabocha Senbei
かぼちゃ煎餅
OVERSEAS DEBUT! A wholesome and delicious snack, made with real roasted pumpkin seeds and a smooth pumpkin paste. Taste the natural sweetness of pumpkin, an autumn delicacy, in every bite of this crispy senbei.
Indulge in Japan’s autumn delights with our November Snack Box, filled with cozy flavours of Ibaraki’s harvest. Discover seasonal favourites like sweet chestnuts and rich mushrooms in every bite!
With temperatures across Japan starting to dip, it’s time to welcome the serene beauty of winter with December’s Omiyage Snack Box, where we celebrate the season’s most comforting flavours. As the landscape transforms into a snowy wonderland, we’re bringing you treats that capture the essence of Japan’s tranquil winter—from yuzu mochi and kitsune udon potato chips to White Black Thunder and other seasonal delights.
For an added touch, we’re featuring snacks crafted with the finest ingredients from Iwate Prefecture, known for its rich cultural heritage and winter specialties like squid rice crackers. Experience a delicious taste of the season with every bite, celebrating both the beauty of winter and the richness of Iwate!
From flavour pairings and prefectures, to festivals, holidays, and travel spotlights, we carefully curate the most authentic Japanese snacks, sweets, and teas to give you a true feel of Japan.
Delivery to the following destinations have a flat rate of $8 USD shipping fee per box:
Our curated range of snacks are handpicked by JR East staff members who are passionate about introducing the wide and rare variety of snacks from all across Japan. Many of these snacks are not yet available outside of Japan, so by getting your hands onto our snack box, you’ll get first dibs to these exciting treats!
Each snack has varying shelf lives, but most of our snacks have shelf lives of between 60 to 180 days from manufacturing date. Visit “This Month’s Theme” page or “Past Themes” page to find out more.
Orders will be processed and shipped out within 1 week of your order submission. You will receive a shipment notification when your box is dispatched out of our warehouse in Tokyo, Japan. It typically takes 1-2 weeks to arrive from the dispatched date but may take up to 3 weeks depending on local customs or postal service delays, if any.
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OVERSEAS DEBUT! A wholesome and delicious snack, made with real roasted pumpkin seeds and a smooth pumpkin paste. Taste the natural sweetness of pumpkin, an autumn delicacy, in every bite of this crispy senbei.
OVERSEAS DEBUT! Savour the taste of Ibaraki with purple sweet potato sticks! The vibrant purple colour is a natural characteristic of the "murasaki imo" variety, a prized crop in Ibaraki, Japan's second-largest sweet potato producer.
OVERSEAS DEBUT! Azuma Arare's best-selling snack offers a unique twist on traditional Japanese rice snacks: almonds wrapped in savory bubu arare (small round rice crackers made from glutinous rice). Comes in two flavours: soy sauce and salt.
Made with melon puree from Ibaraki Prefecture, this jelly offers a burst of refresing tartness, balanced with a clean sweetness and juicy texture of Ibaraki's Hokota Melon.
Juicy gummies made with "Ibarakiss", a unique strawberry variety cultivated exclusively in Ibaraki Prefecture! These gummies have a high natural sugar content and the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
Made with whole shiitake mushrooms! Enjoy the rich umami flavour of these dried shiitake mushrooms, which are slightly salted with a satisfying crunch.
OVERSEAS DEBUT! Kasama City in Ibaraki is Japan's top chestnut producing region! Enjoy Kasama chestnuts with its paste wrapped in a soft, fluffy dough.
OVERSEAS DEBUT! **One flavour only.
The Limited Express HITACHI・TOKIWA connects passengers between Tokyo and Ibaraki on the Joban Line~ In an exciting collaboration between JR Katsuta Station and Saza Coffee, hop onboard with us to try this "Limited Express" coffee which comes in 6 different colours (Hitachi Tokiwa, Green Lake, Yellow Jonquil, Blue Ocean, Scarlet Blossom, Orange Persimmon)—each with a unique flavour inspired by the distinct colours of the trains. Receive 1 out of 6 flavours from this limited edition set in your box this month!
Made with "Silk Sweet" locally produced in Ibaraki Prefecture, this potato sticks snack is crispy in texture using traditional methods. Added sugar is kept to a minimum to make the most of the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes, creating a delightful treat.
Lotus roots or renkon are sourced from local farmers in Ibaraki to create this beloved snack. Only fresh lotus roots harvested within two days are used, which are then deep-fried without any added wheat flour. This allows you to enjoy the pure, natural flavour of the lotus root. Eat it as it is, or sprinkle some aonori or wasabi powder to taste!