Get a taste for five of Japan’s most popular snacks, all for less than US$17. Inside Tokyo Station lies a dreamland called Tokyo Okashi Land (“ Tokyo Sweets Land “), where you can find a collection of antenna shops belonging to famous confectionery companies such as Ezaki Glico , Kameda Seika , Morinaga , and Calbee . It’s a popular place to shop for some of Japan’s best sweet souvenirs, but with so many stores and menu items to choose from, it can be hard to know where to shop and what to get, especially if you’re in a rush to catch your train.
▼ 東京おかしランド (“Tokyo Okashi Land”) However, we’re here to steer you in the right direction with five of the best products worth spending your money on. And best of all, it’s an affordable splurge, as all these items will set you back less than 2,500 yen (US$16.96), which is a bargain considering their quality and uniqueness.
So let’s get to it and start the journey, beginning with...
▼ One of the best things you can purchase here is the Almond Cream Frozen All Almond (690 yen for a medium). This is the store’s most popular item, and it’s easy to see why, as it’s rich and luxurious but not too sweet, made with frozen almond milk and topped with a generous amount of special almond milk cream. The aroma and nuttiness of almonds is pronounced, but the flavour is well-rounded, leaving you with a fresh aftertaste and a sense of sweet satisfaction.
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