When it comes to Japanese snacks, the first thing that comes to mind is sushi and salmon. This is something you absolutely cannot miss when traveling to Japan.

In fact, Japan has many types of delicacies, and they are all famous for their exquisite preparation. Today we will list down the common Japanese snacks. You must try them all when traveling to Japan.

1. Sashimi (sashimi).

Sashimi is Japan's national dish, and "sashimi" is the transliteration.

The Japanese like to eat raw fish very much, and they call themselves "complete fish-eating people".

Sashimi is a variety of fresh fish cut into bite-sized slices, dipped in soy sauce and wasabi and eaten raw.

2. Dorayaki.

Dorayaki is a dessert with baked dough and filled with red bean paste and other fillings. It is also a traditional Japanese pastry. It is also the favorite food of Japanese cartoon characters Doraemon and Doraemon, which are loved by children.

3. Octopus balls.

Octopus dumplings originated in Osaka, Japan. Its history can be traced back to the Taisho era. The founder is the famous Japanese gourmet-Endo Rikichi. It has a reputation for crispy skin, tender meat, high quality and low price.

The main ingredients are octopus, takoyaki powder, bonito flakes, seaweed, etc.

Octopus balls later became popular in surrounding countries and throughout Asia.

4. Ishikari pot.

This salmon dish has a unique Hokkaido flavor. It uses fragrant broth as the base, then adds salmon and stews it in a clay pot.

5. Foreign fruits.

Western sweets are actually Western snacks. Japanese desserts all have a unique feature, which is that they are particularly exquisite. They are obviously products from the West, but they have been carried forward by Japan.

Many girls who arrived in Japan said that they couldn't move their legs when they saw the Western snacks displayed in the display cabinets!

6. Oden.

Unlike ordinary pot dishes, oden is easy to make and the ingredients can be put into the soup at any time.

Therefore, this dish is especially popular in winter.

In Japan, oden can be bought and eaten at convenience stores or roadside stalls.

7. Kobe beef.

Kobe beef has long been famous in the world of gourmet food.

It has fine meat, clear texture, distinct red and white colors, and alternating fat and thin. It is currently the best beef in the world.

Whether used for hot pot or barbecue, it will leave you with endless aftertaste.