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Jagariko Maji Calpas FamilyMart limited Japanese snack

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Japan Now! Jagariko x Calpas? Japan’s Beloved Potato Snack Just Went “Seriously” Meaty (FamilyMart Only) (7/31)

japanup_akane 07/31/2026

For American snack fans, the cruelest phrase in the Japanese language might be “convenience store exclusive.” However, Japan keeps producing reasons to learn it. Starting Tuesday, August 4, FamilyMart stores nationwide will carry a new limited Jagariko flavor: “Maji Calpas Aji bits,” a short-stick version of Japan’s iconic potato snack seasoned like calpas, the peppery mini salami that generations of Japanese kids grew up buying for pocket change. And the name contains a joke worth unpacking. Quick Answer: Jagariko Maji Calpas Aji bits launches August 4, 2026, exclusively at FamilyMart in Japan. It combines Jagariko’s famous “crisp at first, then…

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Japanese Wagyu Served at Dodgers Game as Interest in Japanese Culture Grows Thanks to Star Players

miwako3 06/05/2025 #JFOODO Dodgers Snacks

On May 30, Dodger Stadium hosted a highly anticipated matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees. Adding to the excitement, Japan Taste Marketing Inc. set up a booth at the venue, offering tastings of premium Japanese Wagyu beef, sourced directly from ZEN-NOH (JA Group Japan). For about two hours before the game started, Japanese Wagyu was served to approximately 1,000 attendees.

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Distributing Japanese Snacks at “Dodgers Fan Fest 2025” to a Crowd of 27,000

miwako3 02/13/2025 #JFOODO Dodgers Snacks

Los Angeles – On February 1, JFOODO (The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center) made its debut at “Dodgers Fan Fest 2025” held at Dodger Stadium, distributing Japanese snacks to enthusiastic attendees.

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“Love Snacks, Love Japan” Event at Tanaka Farms, Distributes 1,500 Japanese Snacks

miwako3 11/05/2024

Irvine, CA – On October 26 and 27, Tanaka Farms in Irvine, CA, was abuzz as The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO) held its “Love Snacks, Love Japan” event, where they gave away 1,500 samples of Japanese snacks. Taking place during Tanaka Farms’ popular pumpkin patch weekend, the event attracted large crowds of people eager to experience the flavors of Japan.

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5 Delicious Japanese Street Foods

japanup_akane 05/06/2022

It is well known that Japanese cuisine is delicious, and that definitely includes many types of amazing street food!

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The tasty treat you have to try! | Mochi Ice Cream

japanup_akane 03/24/2022

There are tons of flavors that mochi comes in, from strawberry to matcha and chocolate. They can also be made with fillings. Not only that, but these fillings vary widely, including anko, which is a sweetened red bean paste and fruit.

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Japanese-Style Crepes at Crepe Coop

japanup_akane 03/22/2022

While crepes remain to be an unexpected aspect of Japanese culture, there is no denying they are a must-have treat when visiting areas such as Harajuku which are famous for its crepes.