The New Year and Lunar New Year are approaching! Why not add something special this year by gifting carefully selected Japanese souvenirs to your friends and family, and convey your heartfelt wishes?

This time, we will introduce Japanese candies, cookies, and other food items with a best-before period of three months or more, so you don't have to worry about storage issues. Please note that some countries may not be able to ship certain food, so be sure to check the shipping regulations before purchasing!

1　New Year Limited Edition Eitaro Candies & Fruit Candies

Eitaro is a long-established Japanese candy brand, and they have recently released a limited-time candy assortment! This product features not only exquisite and cute packaging but also a variety of candy flavors, including brown sugar, vanilla milk, matcha, and Miyako Island mango. It makes for a great gift choice.

Product Name: New Year Limited Edition Eitaro Candies (12 pieces) / Fruit Candies (12 pieces)（榮太樓 ちさリス年賀 【榮太樓飴12粒入】/【果汁飴12粒入】）
Shop: Eitaro
Price: JPY 648 Each
Website: https://www.eitarosouhonpo.co.jp/

2 PAPABUBBLE

(1) Gummy Japanese New Year Osechi Cuisine

PAPABUBBLE is a handmade candy brand from Spain, known for its exquisite craftsmanship and unique creative designs that have gained worldwide popularity. This year, they launched a "Gummy Japanese Osechi Cuisine," entirely made from candy! With a highly realistic appearance, the artisans use various techniques such as fine slicing and rolling to craft each detail, making the product visually pleasing!

Product Name: Gummy Japanese New Year Osechi Cuisine（グミおせち）
Shop: PAPABUBBLE
Price: JPY 6,800 
Website: https://papabubble.co.jp/

(2) Mirror Mochi Candy

The "Mirror Mochi Candy" combines traditional culture with creative candy-making, making it a perfect gift for the New Year or a delightful treat to enjoy at home. It symbolizes happiness and good luck.

Product Name: Mirror Mochi Candy（鏡餅キャンディ）
Shop: PAPABUBBLE
Price: JPY 2,500
Website: https://papabubble.co.jp/

(3)  [New Year] New Year's Mixed Candy Jar (50g)
 

This candy jar is filled with traditional Japanese New Year designs, such as Mount Fuji and kagami mochi, capturing the festive spirit perfectly!
 

Product Name: [New Year] New Year's Mixed Candy Jar (50g)
Shop: PAPABUBBLE
Price: JPY 1,280 
Website: https://papabubble.co.jp/

3　New Year Limited Yokohama Bay Bridge Butter Sable

Ariake Co., Ltd.(株式会社ありあけ) is a long-established Japanese confectionery brand based in Yokohama. Combining the 2025 zodiac symbol, "The Snake," with auspicious traditional Japanese patterns, their Yokohama Bay Bridge Butter Sable is now available in a special New Year edition!

With a rich, buttery flavor and crispy texture, it’s the perfect choice for gifting or personal enjoyment, adding a touch of sweetness to your New Year celebrations.

Product Name: New Year Limited Yokohama Bay Bridge Butter Sable（お年賀ベイブリッジサブレ）
Shop: Ariake Co., Ltd.(株式会社ありあけ) 
Price: JPY 1,166
Website: https://www.ariake-estore.com/

4　Tsuruyayoshinobu New Year Limited Zodiac Yokan BOX

With over 200 years of history, Kyoto’s renowned confectionery brand Tsuruyayoshinobu (鶴屋吉信) is dedicated to preserving the tradition of Kyogashi (京菓子, Kyoto sweets) while embracing innovation to create delightful new treats.

This year, they’ve launched a New Year Limited Zodiac Yokan BOX featuring five carefully selected mini yokan flavors: red bean (Ogura), matcha, brown sugar, white adzuki bean, and caramel. It’s the perfect way to savor a variety of traditional Japanese flavors all in one exquisite gift set!

Product Name: Tsuruyayoshinobu New Year Limited Zodiac Yokan BOX（鶴屋吉信ようかん 新春限定 干支BOX）
Shop: Tsuruyayoshinobu
Price: JPY 1,620  for 5 flavors
Website: https://shop.tsuruyayoshinobu.jp/

 

5 Calbee+ × Tokyo Banana Golden Consommé Flavored Chips

Famous for its signature banana-flavored sponge cakes, Tokyo Banana (東京ばな奈) is a name everyone knows. But did you know about the exciting collaboration between Calbee and Tokyo Banana? Their product, Golden Consommé Flavored Chips (じゃがボルダ 黄金コンソメ味), uses Calbee's unique technology to deliver a crispy yet light texture, offering a satisfying double crunch. It’s the perfect snack to share during New Year gatherings with friends and family!

Product Name: Calbee+ × Tokyo Banana Golden Consommé Flavored Chips（Calbee+×東京ばな奈 じゃがボルダ 黄金コンソメ味）
Price: JPY 1,047 4-pack

​​Whether as a gift or for personal enjoyment, these unique candies and foods will undoubtedly add a special touch of surprise and joy to your New Year celebrations! Hurry and choose your favorite items to share the New Year's blessings with your friends and family!