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10 Must-Buy Japanese Snacks Under 500 Yen: The Ultimate Snackpacker’s Treasure Guide!

2025-04-14

Author: Daniel

SINGAPORE – For many Singaporean travelers, visiting Japan is synonymous with loading up on a bounty of delicious snacks to bring back home.

With an explosion of flavors and textures, Japanese snacks beckon from every corner of supermarkets, convenience stores, and mega-marts like Don Don Donki. The sheer variety can make shopping feel like an exhilarating game of Tetris, as you try to fit all your favorites into a single basket.

But fear not! Here’s a curated list of **10 irresistible Japanese snacks you can snag for under 500 yen** each—perfect for satisfying your cravings or sharing with friends back home!

1. Pocky - The Classic Chocolate-Covered Sticks

No trip to Japan is complete without Pocky! Available in an array of flavors from classic chocolate to matcha, these crunchy sticks are perfect for snacking on the go.

2. Senbei - Traditional Rice Crackers