Hi-Chew – Salty Fruit Mix
Back again with another Hi-Chew mix. This one is a bit weird for me, but I’m sure it’s a cultural thing. If you haven’t guessed from the title, these pieces have an extra dose of…
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Hi-Chew – 4 Peach Variety
It seems that Hi-Chew has figured out that some people really like a flavour. So much so that they’ve released a few variety bags that have four different variations on the same fruit. I figured…
Kit Kat – Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear or see the term Japanese snacks or candy? There’s a good chance the first thing to come to mind is Kit Kat. I don’t follow…
Tirol Chocolate – Pine Pineapple Candy
Not long ago I did a series of summer Tirol chocolates that were collaborations with various companies and brands. Today’s limited edition is a collaboration with Tirol and Pine. Pine is a long standing candy…
Cheeza Crackers – Cheddar Cheese
In a previous review of the Avocadooza crackers, I had my first experience with Glico’s Cheeza line. I figured I’d do a quick review on one of their more standard, or staple flavours. Cheddar cheese…
Black Thunder – Pretty Style Tiramisu
As previously mentioned, I bought a lot of Black Thunder bars in my trip to Japan. They were just so cheap…and everywhere. It was hard not to buy a bar here and there. Next thing…
Tirol Chocolate – Strawberries and Milk
I think it’s fair to say I went a bit overboard with the snack buying during my trip to Japan. A lot of that blame falls on Tirol, where I would scour every store and…
Black Thunder – Big Thunder
During my first trip to Japan, I was blown away by the sheer number of options of snacks in even the smallest of convenience stores like Family Mart and 7-11. I can’t quite put my…
Cream Collon – Double Berry
When your brand has a long, seasoned history of cranking out successful products for years upon decades, I feel you deserve my respect, and the benefit of the doubt when it comes to other products.…
Hi-Chew – Choco Ball Mix
As I mentioned in my previous Tirol reviews, summers seem to be the time for snack companies in Japan to do collaborations with other brands or companies, and Hi-Chew is no exception. Choco Ball is…