Miss Japan? I seriously do, especially all the snacks and sweets! You'll be so glad that East Japan Railway Company (JR-EAST), RAIL CROSS is a curation of various seasonal and regional omiyage (お土産 souvenirs) from all across Japan delivered right to your doorstep.
They are available monthly, and each month comes with a theme! Mine is the March - White Day at Tokyo Station, handpicked with love by their guest curators from the JR Tokyo Conductors’ Depot Team and I cant wait to share the contents with you!
🍵1 pkt of KINOKUNIYA Chili Oil Shrimp Cracker
(紀ノ国屋 ラー油せんべい) 🥈
Making its return is one of Kinokuniya's most popular products in Japan! The spiciness of the chilli oil and the sweetness of the prawns make for the perfect combination, complementing the garlic and sesame oil, which gives it an addictive taste.It was a big hit at Kinokuniya in 2021, including at its first pop-up in Singapore, with more than 250,000 packets sold.
(紀ノ国屋 ラー油せんべい) 🥈
Making its return is one of Kinokuniya's most popular products in Japan! The spiciness of the chilli oil and the sweetness of the prawns make for the perfect combination, complementing the garlic and sesame oil, which gives it an addictive taste.It was a big hit at Kinokuniya in 2021, including at its first pop-up in Singapore, with more than 250,000 packets sold.
🍵1 pkt of Marui Suzuki Drawstring Japanese Fruit Mix Jelly
(丸井スズキ 巾着国産果実ミックスゼリー)
This bite-sized pectin jelly is made from Japanese fruit juice and comes in 5 different flavours: apple, blueberry, lemon, mikan, and strawberry. Ingredients used are carefully selected, with 100% of fruits used in the jelly being from Japan and the use of local sugar.
(丸井スズキ 巾着国産果実ミックスゼリー)
This bite-sized pectin jelly is made from Japanese fruit juice and comes in 5 different flavours: apple, blueberry, lemon, mikan, and strawberry. Ingredients used are carefully selected, with 100% of fruits used in the jelly being from Japan and the use of local sugar.
🍵2 pcs of La Terre Baked Chocolate Cake Rusk
(焼きショコラケークラスク)
Inspired by the popular cake "Gateau Chocolat" which has been produced since the opening of their shop, Yaki Chocolate Cake Rusk is La Terre's very own unique rusk. The batter is made with 2.5 times as much chocolate as flour, with the addition of chocolate chips for a luxurious chocolate taste.
(焼きショコラケークラスク)
Inspired by the popular cake "Gateau Chocolat" which has been produced since the opening of their shop, Yaki Chocolate Cake Rusk is La Terre's very own unique rusk. The batter is made with 2.5 times as much chocolate as flour, with the addition of chocolate chips for a luxurious chocolate taste.
🍵1 pkt of Apple Flavoured Mochi from Nagano
(長野のもっちりリンゴもち)
Soft and chewy with a hint of sweetness and sourness. Apple juice from Nagano Prefecture and dried fruits are kneaded into the soft and chewy rice cake. The Iida Area in Nagano has long been known for its confectionery production.
(長野のもっちりリンゴもち)
Soft and chewy with a hint of sweetness and sourness. Apple juice from Nagano Prefecture and dried fruits are kneaded into the soft and chewy rice cake. The Iida Area in Nagano has long been known for its confectionery production.
🍵1 pkt of Chocolate Rusk (Matcha Milk) from Aizu
(会津のチョコラスク 抹茶みるく味)🥇
Light, crispy, matcha milk flavoured chocolate rusks, made with misopan—a traditional Aizu bread made with miso paste, which is known for its simple and gentle flavour which accentuates the richness of the matcha and sweetness of the chocolate.
(会津のチョコラスク 抹茶みるく味)🥇
Light, crispy, matcha milk flavoured chocolate rusks, made with misopan—a traditional Aizu bread made with miso paste, which is known for its simple and gentle flavour which accentuates the richness of the matcha and sweetness of the chocolate.
🍵1 pkt of Milk Cake with Cherry Flavour from Yamagata
(山形のみるくケーキ さくらんぼ味)
Mildly scented with the flavour of cherries (sakuranbo), this is a treat that is loved by all generations in Yamagata Prefecture. Milk was first produced in the early Showa Period (1926-1989) when nutritious dried milk powder was commonly used in sweets like this melts-in-your-mouth cake.
(山形のみるくケーキ さくらんぼ味)
Mildly scented with the flavour of cherries (sakuranbo), this is a treat that is loved by all generations in Yamagata Prefecture. Milk was first produced in the early Showa Period (1926-1989) when nutritious dried milk powder was commonly used in sweets like this melts-in-your-mouth cake.
🍵1 pkt of Roasted Green Tea Coated Peanuts from Chiba
(千葉のほうじ茶ぴーなつ)🥉
Indulge in the fragrant and pleasant hojicha-coated peanuts. This product is made from peanuts grown in Yachigai, Chiba Prefecture by local farmers. (Hojicha is produced in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture).
(千葉のほうじ茶ぴーなつ)🥉
Indulge in the fragrant and pleasant hojicha-coated peanuts. This product is made from peanuts grown in Yachigai, Chiba Prefecture by local farmers. (Hojicha is produced in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture).
All these snacks are imported directly from Japan, particularly from JR East's own ekinaka network, some of which have not been sold in Singapore before yet!
Sales for this month's box will end on 24 March 2022
Limited to 100 boxes this month
Free shipping from Japan
Website to order: https://railcross.co
Each box also comes with a special video message to those who purchase, from our makers/collaborators including JR-East train conductors.
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