Japanese Candy

superabbytcs · (#1 (**permalink**))

I was wondering what this candy is called. I found out the name a long time ago but then forgot. It's pictured in Spirited Away. The sootballs eat it.

And also, I was wondering what everyone's favorite Japanese candies are? ^^ I love pocky (if that is considered candy) and the cabonated hard candies.

Dorkiianna · (#2 (**permalink**))

well i haven't tried any. it'll be cool too, and its kinda my first time here so idk :/

superabbytcs · (#3 (**permalink**))

Oh, well welcome! ^^ Hope you enjoy it here. You can find pocky or yanyan or Botan candy in the Asian food aisle at most food market stores like Walmart and Target.

Miyavifan · (#4 (**permalink**))

I don't know about Walmart, but Target doesn't have an Asian foods aisle. I know Cub does though.

but I didn't see candy there recently.

superabbytcs · (#5 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Miyavifan

I don't know about Walmart, but Target doesn't have an Asian foods aisle. I know Cub does though.

but I didn't see candy there recently.

Oh, I thought there was. Maybe only in Super Targets? Because I'm pretty sure mine does.

Reavyn · (#6 (**permalink**))

I believe you are talking about Kompeito.

Kompeito ~ Five Color Traditional Japanese Candy

My personal favorites are the Kasugai Gummy's and Hi-Chew.

Clara6661 · (#7 (**permalink**))

I love Hello Panda if that classes as candy.

Columbine · (#8 (**permalink**))

Kompeito's weird, though, it's just hard sugar with no flavor. Struck me as like eating cake decorations without any of the cake. :[

My favourite is mitarashi dango. Especially when they're still warm!

superabbytcs · (#9 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Reavyn

I believe you are talking about Kompeito.

Kompeito ~ Five Color Traditional Japanese Candy

My personal favorites are the Kasugai Gummy's and Hi-Chew.

Ahh yes that's it! And that's where I had heard about them too. Thank you very much. ^^

superabbytcs · (#10 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Columbine

Kompeito's weird, though, it's just hard sugar with no flavor. Struck me as like eating cake decorations without any of the cake. :[

My favourite is mitarashi dango. Especially when they're still warm!

Haha yeah I suppose. But they are Japanese so that's what makes them special. Not to mention how cute they are in Spirited Away.

Mitarashi dango looks really yummy from the pictures I saw!