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Friday, November 21, 2008

R2-D2 Gum Pot



It seems that R2 is a droid that's is always full of surprises, able to break through computer defenses to get them to obey his commands, concealing light sabers to deploy at a moment's notice, and even storing your gum! Well, at least that's what this R2 Unit is designed for. Flip open the top of this 11 cm (4 inches) droid and it reveals delicious chewing gum treasures for your munching pleasure. And when you're done, R2 becomes a hollow container that you can refill with other goodies like Xylish gum, Chicklets or anything else you can imagine . Don't let Obi-wan's Jedi Mind Trick fool you, "This IS the droid you're looking for."
Weight: 100 g. Price: $9.80

Xylish - Hyper Cool piece type (caffeine gum)


A delicious new tablet-style gum from Japan, this is Xylish gum with Xylitol in it. This is a very delicious mint gum that's candy-coated, in foil-wrapped pieces similar to Clorets. A great product, and great for tooth health, too. Kaori, who has worked at J-List since we began our company years ago, chews this gum, and personally recommends it to everyone. This is the super-spicy caffeinated gum, with real caffeine and spices to wake you up! Great for fans of Lotte's Black Black, too.

Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.50

Bubblicious Gum -- Ramune Flavor


Bubblicious, the juicy gum bursting with flavor with every chew, is also in Japan with phenomenal Japan-only flavors for you. Each pack contains 7 pieces of individually wrapped chewing gum, but this is another unique Japanese flavor -- ramune flavor which is a favorite among all Japanese. Try this new flavor with your next order!
Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.50

Meiji Pupurun Gummy -- Lemon


Collagen is one of the new health crazes in Japan. Collagen is a major protein in our bodies especially in connective tissue, and it is now believed that collagen intake helps slow down the body's natural aging process by smoothing out the wrinkles of the skin, reducing cellulite and even restoring damaged hair. A good source of collagen is from gelatin, the main component of gummy treats. Here is a gummy that touts its collagen content in a dual layer snack. The outer layer is made entirely from juice and the inside is a soft chewy gummy. One package has an amazing 1500 mg of collagen! This package is also resealable to maintain freshness. A yummy gummy that has beneficial health effects, this is Lemon flavor.
Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.70

Fuwarinka Gum Rose Flavor


An incredibly unique taste, this is rose flavored gum by Kanebo with special healing benefits. Not only is this a sugarless gum with added vitamin C, but it also contains hyaluronic acid, an ingredient claimed to help prevent premature aging in the skin, and it even improves the way you smell, adding a touch of rose aroma to your natural body odor. This pack contains 9 tablet-shaped (chicklet-style) individually wrapped gum candies. Treat yourself and your skin to this wonderful gum!
Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.70

UHA Shuwa Puccho -- Cola Flavor


From UHA Candy comes this soft chew that's mixed in with real bits of gummy inside for a unique snack. This delicious treat is a the ever popular cola flavor that children all over Japan throw serious tantrums in the marketplace for if their parents deny them this special treat. This is one pack and includes about 10 pieces.
Weight: 70 g. Price: $1.50

UHA Shuwa Puccho -- Ramune


Based on the delicious chewing gum from Japan, this is the ever so popular ramune flavored yogurt soft candy called Shuwa Puccho. With bits of gummy embedded within each piece, each package contains 10 pieces and has a great gum like texture although you can swallow it like candy. A fantastic soft candy from the geniuses at UHA of Japan! Enjoy this traditional ramune flavor (similar to 7-up in snack form) today!
Weight: 70 g. Price: $1.50

Meiji Mini Assortment


Japanese kids (as would any kid) love candy. And now we have a great sampler in a fun sized pack. Get a great mix of five yummy flavors. Try the M&M like treat "Marble" with its strawberry or chocolate center, "Coffee Beat" for its rich coffee taste, "Aporu" with its strawberry/ chocolate mix or "Choco Baby" for its chocolatey goodness that melts in your mouth. You or your kids will love it!
Weight: 120 g. Price: $1.60

Van Houten Dear Cacao Chocolate -- Tasty Cacao


Here's a new cacao (cacao is cocoa powder) chocolate variation from Glico , the makers of Pocky, for all you chocolate lovers out there -- Van Houten Dear cacao, a scrumptious chocolate creation with 32% cocoa powder purity. Not too bitter, not too sweet, this 'tasty cacao' version of Dear cacao will deeply satisfy your chocolate cravings as it melts in your mouth. Can't you just taste it already?
Weight: 80 g. Price: $2.80

Morinaga Hi-Soft Milk Caramel


This is a mouthwatering treat from the popular confectionery company Morinaga -- caramel candy with a slight milky flavor. A semi-hard candy, it melts after put it in your mouth. To top it off, the box features and "Engrish" message -- "Healing you softly with an Angel's Heart." Love and happiness in a box. A treat for snack and candy lovers.
Weight: 70 g. Price: $1.80

Cafe Au Lait Milky


A wonderful treat which all of us at J-List love and recommend, this is the excellent Milky Candy from Fujiya, with the lovable Peko-chan on each wrapper. A delicious taste that's uniquely Japanese, Milky Candy is a delicious Cafe Au Lait -flavored caramel. Each bag is large, and comes with approximately 40 individually wrapped pieces.
Weight: 130 g. Price: $2.60

Glico Almond Premio Chocolate -- Milk


Enjoy ice cream without the ice with this special chocolate "ice cream" snack, made with whipped puffy chocolate in an ice cream cone! Inside the old fashioned style ice cream cone are two layers of whipped airy milk chocolate center with an outer coating of vanilla topped off with colorful ramune bits. A crunchy delight from Glico, enjoy this "Miracle Beat" version! (Please note: this is not a frozen treat, this is to be enjoyed at room temperature!)
Weight: 120 g. Price: $1.60

Fuwarinka Soft Candy Rose Flavor


An incredibly unique taste, this is rose flavored soft candy by Kanebo with special healing benefits. Not only is this a sugarless gum with added vitamin C, but it also contains hyaluronic acid, an ingredient claimed to help prevent premature aging in the skin. It also contains a healthy dose of collagen to replenish the body's reserve of this necessary substance which is good to smooth out wrinkles in the skin, and it can even change your body odor, improving the natural fragrances of your body. This package contains about 12 dual-layered soft candies in a resealable bag for freshness. Treat yourself and your skin to this wonderful soft candy

Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.60

Wasabi "Kaki no Tane" Rice Crackers w/ Peanuts 6 Packs


The ever-popular rice cracker and peanut snack Kaki no Tane (which literally means "Persimmon Seeds," due to the shape of the rice crackers) are a great taste from Japan, equally delicious to munch with a beer or as-is. Also called "Kakipea," this is an extra special mix of rice cracker and peanut goodness because it's made with super spicy wasabi, so they'll clean out your sinuses while you crunch them. A healthy and highly munchable senbei snack from Japan! This is a big bag with 6 'super fresh' packs, from the Kameda snack company. Enjoy this wasabi flavor for those who want a little extra punch where it counts!
Weight: 300 g. Price: $3.80

Glico Mini Pretz -- Honey & Butter


A wonderful Japanese snack, certainly the most likely snack to be eaten by the J-List staff in the afternoons when we get hungry, this is a great new Honey Butter Flavor that we're sure will be a huge hit with our customers. Lightly salted pretzel sticks from Glico, these are a fantastic and wonderful treat, which are happy to be able to make available to you outside of Japan. A new mini version that's perfect for kids lunches or storing away in your bag for a quick treat. Each box contains sealed packs of approximately 10 pretzels each. The whole J-List crew has a new favorite afternoon snack! Great for fans of Pocky and other Japanese stick snacks!
Weight: 60 g. Price: $1.70

Sakuma Drops Candy


A dynamite treat from Japan's past, Sakura Drops hard candy have been around for almost a hundred years, since the Meiji Era. Seen in the famous Miyazaki anime Grave of the Fireflies, a touching tale of two children trying to survive in war-torn Japan. This delicious and long-lasting tin of candies will be useful after you've eaten the delicious candies. There are approximately 40 candies in each tin.
Weight: 200 g. Price: $2.80

Puccho Gummy -- Orange & Yogurt


Puccho candies from UHA have been popular here at J-List, with flavorful soft candy with bits of gummy imbedded in it making it an incredibly yummy treat. This is Puccho Gummy -- just the bits of gummy in a cool dispensing package. This package is orange, with bits of orange gummy scattered in with yogurt flavored gummy for a super gummy treat. For those that enjoyed the regular Puccho when you found the gummy inside as you chewed it, you'll definitely enjoy this treat.
Weight: 60 g. Price: $1.50

Puccho Gummy -- Energy Drink & Sports Drink (Pocchari Sweat)


Puccho candies from UHA have been popular here at J-List, with flavorful soft candy with bits of gummy imbedded in it making it an incredibly yummy treat. This is Puccho Gummy -- just the bits of gummy in a cool dispensing package. This package is an energy drink themed version, with "bi-genki drink" and Poccari sweat sports drink for a super gummy treat. For those that enjoyed the regular Puccho when you found the gummy inside as you chewed it, you'll definitely enjoy this treat.
Weight: 60 g. Price: $1.50

Glico Giant Caplico -- Strawberry


Enjoy ice cream without the ice with this special chocolate "ice cream" snack, made with whipped puffy chocolate in an ice cream cone! Inside the old fashioned style ice cream cone are two layers of whipped airy milk chocolate center with an outer coating of strawberry chocolate. A crunchy fruity delight from Glico! (Please note: this is not a frozen treat, this is to be enjoyed at room temperature!)

Weight: 60 g. Price: $1.50

Nestle Aero DX Pack


This light chocolate snack from Nestle Japan definitely lives up to its name - Aero. Filled with air bubbles, this is a very light weight snack that's great for those sudden cravings for chocolate. Extreme yumminess for those on the go. This is a special seasonal variety "party" package version for Halloween that's packed with extra chocolate pieces to share. Delicious individually wrapped chocolates that's loved all over Japan. Get these mini sized treats today -- great for chocolate lovers and people who want to try the different Japanese takes on their favorite treats.

Weight: 250 g. Price: $5.50

Hi-Chew Soft Candy Collection -- Strawberry, Grape, Green Apple and Banana Yogurt


A fun and delicious treat from Japan's Morinaga company, this is Hi-Chew, a package of soft chewing candy that looks like pieces of bubble gum but you can eat and swallow it. With a whopping 103 grams of chewing candy that includes an assortment of 4 delicious flavors (Strawberry, Grape, Green Apple and Banana Yogurt) for you to experience first hand. Hi-Chew is basically the Starburst of Japan, and has been one of the most popular candies in Japan for years. For a delicious treat try this assorted bag of Hi-Chew!
Weight: 150 g. Price: $2.80

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Glico Watering Kiss Mint Gum - Peach Mint Pink


Another pack of the delicious Kiss Mint, by Glico, the famous gum that's been around in Japan for years. This is "Peach Mint" flavor, meaning that it is for people who are concerned about their breath smelling bad -- the breath capsules with herbs and mint make your breath smell nice. 8 sticks of gum in a package with funny English on the package: "Watering Kissmint." Great for fans of Japan's delicious chewing gum.

Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.50

Lotte Spash Liquid in Gum -- Ocean Mint


No relation to Smint, but with a slightly cooler name, Spash is the new 'liquid-in gum' (gum with a liquid flavor center) that's got a yummy mix of lime flavored gum and a burst of Ocean Mint flavor in the center that really hits the spot. Best thing is, it's sugarless! A refreshing tangy citrus flavor from Lotte, try new Spash gum!
Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.70

Pumpkin Pretz


A wonderful Japanese snack, certainly the most likely snack to be eaten by the J-List staff in the afternoons when we get hungry, this is a delicious pumpkin flavor that we're sure will be a huge hit with our customers. With a light extra flavoring of olive oil and herbs, these pretzel sticks from Glico are a fantastic and wonderful treat that we're happy to make available to you outside of Japan. Sealed in a new zip lock bag to maintain its freshness. An item that the whole J-list crew certainly enjoys. Great for fans of Pocky and other Japanese stick snacks!
Weight: 80 g. Price: $2.00

Glico Basil Pretz


A wonderful Japanese snack, certainly the most likely snack to be eaten by the J-List staff in the afternoons when we get hungry, this is a delicious basil flavor that we're sure will be a huge hit with our customers. Lightly salted pretzel sticks from Glico, these are a fantastic and wonderful treat, which are happy to be able to make available to you outside of Japan. Sealed in a new zip lock bag to maintain its freshness. An item that the whole J-list crew certainly enjoys. Great for fans of Pocky and other Japanese stick snacks!
Weight: 80 g. Price: $2.00

Glico Walky Walky (Tsubu Tsubu Pocky) -- White & Cacao


Glico comes up with another wacky snack with an equally wacky name. Entitled Walky Walky, this new treat is stored in a cup with a spill top cover to keep these yummy bite sized treats safe while you're on the go! And when you get the urge to splurge, just pop the top and devour these pellets by the handful. This is a delicious cocoa "cookie" version covered with a light layer of creamy white chocolate. Great for fans of Pocky.
Weight: 100 g. Price: $2.60

Watering Kiss Mint Gum -- Grapefruit


Another pack of the delicious Kiss Mint, by Glico, the famous gum that's been around in Japan for years. This is "grapefruit" flavor, meaning that it is for people who are concerned about their breath smelling bad -- the breath capsules with herbs and mint make your breath smell nice. 8 sticks of gum in a package with funny English on the package: "Watering Kissmint." Great for fans of Japan's delicious chewing gum.
Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.50

Mikakuto Shigekix Super Melon Soda


A wonderful and highly unique Japanese snack treat, this is one of our favorites here at J-List -- Shigekix, a wonderful ramune soda "hard gummi" (the same texture and quality as gummi, but in a chewy, harder version). Extremely sour, this thrilling treat will surely cause your face to contort as you eat it. It's great fun, and each package has only 84 Kcal. (Note: "shigeki" means "stimulation" in Japanese.) This is for the delicious Super Melon Soda version. Comes in a resealable package.
Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.60

Morinaga Azuki Caramel


Another wonderful treat from Japan, this is the famous Morinaga Azuki Caramel, a sweet red bean that's indicative of classic Japanese flavors. Each box contains 12 delicious caramels. A great item with a delicious taste and a legacy of popularity in Japan.
Weight: 80 g. Price: $1.50

Glico Walky Walky (Tsubu Tsubu Pocky) -- Chocolate Pretzel


Glico comes up with another wacky snack with an equally wacky name. Entitled Walky Walky, this new treat is stored in a cup with a spill top cover to keep these yummy bite sized treats safe while you're on the go! And when you get the urge to splurge, just pop the top and devour these pellets by the handful. This is a delicious chocolate pretzel version covered with a light layer of creamy chocolate. Great for fans of Pocky.
Weight: 150 g. Price: $2.60

Lotte Relax Gum -- Herb Mint


A delicious new brand of chewing gum from Japan, this is Lotte's relax gum, an item that's meant to be chewed slowly for you to savor every flavor. Tasty and sweet this is a Herb Mint flavor. A delicious item that you can practically smell even before you open the wrapping. Each pack contains approximately 10 pieces of gum and is perfect for saving for now or sharing with friends. A unique taste from Japan!
Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.80

Meiji Pupurun Gummy -- Blueberry & Cranberry


Collagen is one of the new health crazes in Japan. Collagen is a major protein in our bodies especially in connective tissue, and it is now believed that collagen intake helps slow down the body's natural aging process by smoothing out the wrinkles of the skin, reducing cellulite and even restoring damaged hair. A good source of collagen is from gelatin, the main component of gummy treats. Here is a gummy that touts its collagen content in a dual layer snack. The outer layer is made entirely from juice and the inside is a soft chewy gummy. One package has an amazing 1500 mg of collagen! This package is also resealable to maintain freshness. A yummy gummy that has beneficial health effects, this is blueberry and cranberry flavor.
Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.70

Coffee Jelly Mix


Coffee Jello is one of refreshing desserts you'll commonly find in both family restaurants and convenience stores. For those who wish to indulge in this yummy treat, here's a box of coffee jelly mix that you can make on your own with some common ingredients you can pick up at your local grocery store. Simply add boiling (1 cup), the included mix, place in serving cups and refrigerate for 2 hours or more. When you're done, you can add whip cream or your favorite topping and enjoy to your hearts content!
Weight: 100 g. Price: $2.25

Nestle Kit Kat Mini Pack -- Caramel Pudding Flavor




Nestle's foray into the flavored Kit Kat is a big success here in Japan. With a variety of wonderful chocolate flavors and the trademark crispy wafer, Kit-Kat has already become one of the favorite chocolate bars in the Land of the Rising Sun. Each single finger mini bar is individually wrapped and great with coffee or tea or for surprising friends with this Japan-only flavor. This Caramel Pudding version of the Mini Kit-Kat is truly a taste sensation, an amazing snack flavor from minds of Nestle Japan that you will love -- get them before they are gone! Made by Nestle in Japan. This is a Mini Kit-Kat party Pack.
Weight: 250 g. Price: $6.00

Shuwa Puccho -- Energy Drink Flavor


From UHA Candy comes this soft chew that's mixed in with real bits of gummi inside for a unique snack. This delicious treat is a the ever popular energy drink flavor that children all over Japan throw serious tantrums in the marketplace for if their parents deny them this special treat. This is one pack and includes about 8 pieces.
Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.50

Choco Ball -- Milk


Chocoball candy is an extremely famous snack food in Japan, enjoyed by young and old alike since it was created by the Morinaga Sweets Company in 1967. Each package contains yummy crunchy chocolate balls with different fillings, a great snack with one of the cutest mascots ever -- Kyoro-chan, who even has his own fan club. This is the always popular ''Milk'' version, with white chocolate surrounding a crunchy chocolate cookie. Just one crunch and you'll know they hit the flavor jackpot, with an easy-to-eat treat that's fun to share.
Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.00

Dessert Pocky -- Chocolate Cake




A dreamy new flavor of the popular Pocky Dessert series, which is essentially a decorated cake on a Pocky stock. This is the favorite chocolate cake version, a fantastic taste that will have you slowly savoring each delicious stock. Includes four convenient individually wrapped packages of Pocky so you can each a few and keep the rest fresh for later.
Weight: 150 g. Price: $2.80

Bubblicious Gum -- Strawberry & Kiwi Flavor


Bubblicious, the juicy gum bursting with flavor with every chew, is also in Japan with phenomenal Japan-only flavors for you. Each pack contains 7 pieces of individually wrapped chewing gum, but this is another unique Japanese flavor -- Strawberry and Kiwi flavor for a super sweet taste. Try these new flavors with your next order!
Weight: 60 g. Price: $1.50

Dessert Pocky -- White Mont Blanc



Here is the latest treat from the Glico people, a fresh new style of Pocky that is out of this world. The delicious crispy pretzel snack wrapped in milk chocolate and then decorated in gummy style chestnut-flavored chocolate, for a taste based on the French treat popular in Japan called Mont Blanc! Three snacks in one for a treat you won't soon forget! 4 bags of 3 pretzels in each box. A great treat by Glico.
Weight: 150 g. Price: $2.80

Lotte "Suihou" Grape Gum







A delicious new flavor of chewing gum from Japan, this is Lotte's Pione grape gum. Tasty and sweet. A delicious item that you can practically smell even before you open the wrapping. Each pack contains 9 sticks of gum and is perfect for saving for now or sharing with friends. "Suiho" translated means to foam or bubble which will certainly get your mouth to foam once you chew on this tasty treat. A unique taste from Japan!
Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.50

Lotte Pie no Mi -- Apricot Mango Dessert Flavor


Lotte is one of the most recognized names in Japan, known for their delicious treats that is practically found in every Japanese home. Most recognized for their Black Black gum, this is another one of their many delicious treats that J-list is happy to bring to you - a delicious custard pudding pie. Filled with moist custard and surrounded by a flaky crust that's enough to die for, you can munch to your hearts content on these bite sized treats. This is a delicious apricot and mango flavor! Perfect for those road trips and to share with your friends. Another great snack from Japan.
Weight: 100 g. Price: $2.80

Puru Puccho -- Green Apple Flavor


Based on the delicious chewing gum from Japan, this is the ever so popular flavored yogurt soft candy called Puccho. This particular flavor of Puccho is green apple flavor! With bits of green apple gummy imbedded in each piece, each package contains 10 pieces and has a great gum like texture although you can swallow it like candy. A fantastic soft candy from the geniuses at UHA of Japan!
Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.50

Tyrant Habanero -- Original Flavor


These are the grub! If you're like most humans and enjoy the delicious taste of spicy food, you're gonna love these 'chips'. This is the original habanero flavor that make these Tyrant Habanero snack rings the bomb. If you've never tried them before, get 2 bags -- or you might be waiting impatiently for your next order to arrive. A super yummy spicy sensation from the Tohato snack company.
Weight: 80 g. Price: $1.60