Hokkaido Souvenir Sweets:
Our Picks

Marusei Butter Sandwich

Rokkatei (Obihiro)

Japanese name: マルセイバターサンド

• Room temperature
• Individually wrapped
• 5 pieces

Biscuits sandwiching a butter cream mixed with white chocolate and raisins. The moist biscuit and rich cream make it one of Hokkaido's signature souvenirs.

Why we like it

• So well known it needs no explanation
• Each piece is individually wrapped, so it's easy to share

Good for

Family, close friends, or a gift for someone senior

Check before you buy

Because it contains cream, it keeps for a shorter time than baked cookies. If you plan to give it on a set date, check the best-before date on the product page.

Shiroi Koibito White

Ishiya (Sapporo)

Japanese name: 白い恋人

• Room temperature
• Individually wrapped
• 12 pieces

Light, crisp langue de chat cookies with white chocolate in between. Often the first name people mention for Hokkaido souvenirs.

Why we like it

• Each cookie is individually wrapped, easy to hand out at work
• Light texture that suits all ages

Good for

Coworkers, friends, and first-time Hokkaido souvenir buyers

Check before you buy

For a large group, check the product page for sets with more pieces.

Tokachi Nisshi

Rokkatei (Obihiro)

Japanese name: 十勝日誌

• Room temperature
• Individually wrapped
• 21 pieces
• Assortment

An assortment box of Rokkatei sweets, including butter sandwiches, caramels, butter cake, biscuits and cookies. You can enjoy a little of many flavors.

Why we like it

• Several kinds in one box, fun to choose from
• Plenty of pieces for a large group

Good for

A bigger gift for the office, or family gatherings

Check before you buy

The box is fairly large, so having it delivered may be easier than carrying it during your trip.

Shiroi Black Thunder

Yuraku Seika

Japanese name: 白いブラックサンダー

• Room temperature
• Individually wrapped
• 16 packs
• Hokkaido only

A white chocolate version of Black Thunder, the crunchy chocolate bar popular across Japan. Sold only in Hokkaido.

Why we like it

• A Hokkaido-only version of a snack everyone knows, so it starts conversations
• 16 packs, enough for a large office

Good for

Anyone looking for a casual souvenir to hand out

Check before you buy

It's a chocolate snack, so keep it away from heat in summer.

Pink Black Thunder

Yuraku Seika

Japanese name: ピンクなブラックサンダー

• Room temperature
• Individually wrapped
• 10 packs
• Hokkaido only

A pink Black Thunder made with strawberry-flavored chocolate. Also sold only in Hokkaido.

Why we like it

• Cute look, and fun to hand out together with the white version
• Individually wrapped and easy to share

Good for

Small offices or groups of friends

Check before you buy

With 10 packs, buy several boxes or pair it with the white version for a larger group.

Tokachi Chocolate

Japanese name: 十勝チョコレート

• Room temperature
• Individually wrapped
• 20 pieces

An assortment of individually wrapped chocolates. With 20 pieces, it works well as a souvenir to hand out.

Why we like it

• Plenty of pieces, so one box covers a big group
• The Tokachi name gives it a Hokkaido feel

Good for

Offices or clubs of around 20 people

Check before you buy

It's chocolate, so take care when carrying it in summer.

Toukibi Choco Caramel

HORI (Sunagawa)

Japanese name: とうきびチョコ キャラメル

• Individually wrapped
• 10 sticks
• Chilled delivery in summer

Sticks of puffed Hokkaido corn (toukibi) held together with caramel-flavored chocolate. Light and crunchy.

Why we like it

• Hokkaido corn makes a good talking point
• The stick shape is easy to eat

Good for

Anyone looking for something distinctly Hokkaido beyond the classics

Check before you buy

It is shipped chilled in summer. Store it in a cool place after delivery.

Hokkaido Shimaenaga no Kimochi

Japanese name: 北海道シマエナガのきもち

• Room temperature
• Individually wrapped
• 9 pieces

Sweets themed on the shimaenaga, a small, round white bird that lives in Hokkaido. The cute packaging is the main appeal.

Why we like it

• Cute look that tends to delight
• Individually wrapped for small groups

Good for

Anyone who wants a cute souvenir, and for children or friends

Check before you buy

With 9 pieces, pair it with another item for a large office.

Strawberry Chocolate White

Rokkatei

Japanese name: ストロベリーチョコ ホワイト

• Room temperature
• 130 g

Whole freeze-dried strawberries coated in white chocolate. The sweet-tart berry pairs nicely with the chocolate.

Why we like it

• Easy to snack on, and hard to stop at one
• A pretty look that suits a family gift

Good for

Family, or a treat for yourself

Check before you buy

The pieces inside the box are not individually wrapped, so it doesn't suit handing out at work.

Vitamin Castella

Takahashi Seika

Japanese name: ビタミンカステーラ

• Room temperature
• 12 bars
• Hokkaido only

A simple baked sweet sold only in Hokkaido, with a nostalgic sweetness. Ideal if you want to try a local favorite.

Why we like it

• A local treat, different from the tourist classics
• 12 bars, easy to share with family

Good for

Anyone curious about local Hokkaido flavors, and for family

Check before you buy

Check the product page for packaging and shelf life.

Yubari Melon Pure Jelly

HORI

Japanese name: 夕張メロンピュアゼリー

• 3 pieces
• Jelly

Fruit jelly made with Hokkaido's Yubari melon. A refreshing alternative to cookies and chocolate.

Why we like it

• Can be served chilled, nice in hot weather
• An option beyond chocolate and baked sweets

Good for

Small families, or yourself

Check before you buy

With 3 pieces, it suits a small group rather than handing out.

Jaga Pokkuru

Calbee

Japanese name: じゃがポックル

• Room temperature
• Small bags
• 6 or 10 bags

Potato snack sticks made with Hokkaido potatoes. Not sweet, but a classic and popular Hokkaido souvenir.

Why we like it

• A gift for people who don't like sweets
• Small bags that are easy to hand out at work

Good for

Anyone who wants to give it alongside sweet treats

Check before you buy

It comes in 6-bag and 10-bag boxes, so choose by the number of people.

"Kita no Gochiso Nama" Butter Cheese Sandwich

Ferme La Terre Biei

Japanese name: バターチーズサンド

• Frozen
• 6 pieces

Sandwich sweets from a pastry maker in Biei: sablé cookies filled with a butter and cheese cream.

Why we like it

• A cheese flavor, different from the classic butter sandwich
• 6 pieces, a nice amount for a gift

Good for

Anyone gifting mail-order sweets, and cheese lovers

Check before you buy

Shipped frozen. Follow the product page for thawing and serving.

Omocchi-zu

Warakudo

Japanese name: おもっちーず

• Frozen
• 6 pieces

A chewy sweet that combines mochi and cheesecake.

Why we like it

• A Japanese and Western fusion you rarely see elsewhere
• A unique texture worth talking about

Good for

Anyone who enjoys unusual sweets, and for family

Check before you buy

Shipped frozen. Check the thawing directions on the product page.

Basque Cheesecake (No. 4 size, set of 2)

Mireika

Japanese name: バスクチーズケーキ

• Frozen
• Whole cake
• Set of 2

A Basque cheesecake made with Hokkaido cream cheese, with a deeply browned top and a smooth center.

Why we like it

• Whole size to cut and share with family
• A set of 2, so one can be a gift

Good for

A mail-order treat for the family

Check before you buy

Shipped frozen. Make sure your freezer has room for two cakes.

Rare Cheesecake & Aka-Renga Chocolat

Fromage Orchestra

Japanese name: フロマージュオーケストラ

• Assortment

A sweets set that combines a rare (no-bake) cheesecake with the chocolate cake "Aka-Renga Chocolat".

Why we like it

• Two flavors: cheese and chocolate
• Packaged as a set, easy to give

Good for

Anyone looking for a sweets gift

Check before you buy

Check the set contents and delivery method on the product page before buying.

Tokachi Catalana Plain

Hanabatake Farm

Japanese name: 十勝カタラーナ

• Frozen
• 260 g

A dessert similar to a baked pudding, with a caramelized top and rich cream.

Why we like it

• Likely to please pudding lovers
• A size to slice and share with family

Good for

For home, or to send to family

Check before you buy

Shipped frozen. Follow the product page for serving.

Sapporo Catalana Variety Gift

Japanese name: 札幌カタラーナ

• Frozen
• Gift set

A gift set of Sapporo Catalana that lets you compare several flavors.

Why we like it

• A gift-ready set
• Several flavors to enjoy

Good for

Anyone who wants to give catalana as a gift

Check before you buy

Shipped frozen. Check the set contents on the product page.

Pudding Zanmai (3 kinds, 6 pieces)

Bocca

Japanese name: プリン三昧

• 6 pieces
• 3 kinds

A pudding set with three kinds: the "white pudding" wrapped in a balloon, salted caramel, and crème brûlée.

Why we like it

• Compare three flavors
• The balloon-wrapped white pudding is fun to open

Good for

A gift for pudding-loving family or friends

Check before you buy

Check the delivery method and best-before date on the product page.

Natural Egg Pudding (6 pieces)

Mashle, a natural-ingredient sweets workshop

Japanese name: 自然卵プリン

• 6 pieces

A 6-piece pudding set in your choice of caramelized pudding or chocolate custard pudding, from a workshop that is particular about ingredients.

Why we like it

• For those who want a carefully made pudding
• 6 pieces for family or a small get-together

Good for

Family, or a gift when visiting someone

Check before you buy

It needs refrigeration. Put it in the fridge as soon as it arrives.

Two Kinds of Brûlée (set of 6)

Recommended by Chef Mikuni

Japanese name: 2種のブリュレ

• Frozen
• 6 pieces
• 2 kinds

A set of crème brûlée and milk brûlée made with Hokkaido ingredients.

Why we like it

• Feels a little special as a gift
• Two flavors to enjoy

Good for

A thank-you gift for someone who has helped you

Check before you buy

Shipped frozen. Check the thawing directions on the product page.

Mashle-ru Fruit (roll cake)

Mashle, a natural-ingredient sweets workshop

Japanese name: ましゅれーるフルーツ

• Roll cake

A roll cake filled with fruit. Choose a plain or chocolate sponge.

Why we like it

• Slice it and share with the whole family
• Choose the sponge you like

Good for

Family gatherings, or tea time at home

Check before you buy

It contains fresh cream. Store it as the product page directs and eat it soon.

Fresh Cream Daifuku (4 flavors)

Kakashi (Hakodate)

Japanese name: 生クリーム大福

• Japanese sweet
• 12 or 20 pieces
• 4 flavors

Daifuku (soft mochi) filled with fresh cream, from a Japanese sweets shop in Hakodate. Four flavors to compare: matcha, black sesame, sweet red bean, and black tea.

Why we like it

• A Japanese-style option among mostly Western-style Hokkaido sweets
• Choose 12 or 20 pieces by group size

Good for

Fans of Japanese sweets, and family gatherings

Check before you buy

It contains fresh cream. Check delivery and storage on the product page.