
By Hiroaki Ishihara / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
17:26 JST,
January 5, 2026
Mt. Fuji, manekineko beckoning cats, sea bream — opening a tin reveals over 20 varieties of snacks including Japanese-style cookies, konpeito candies and rakugan sweets packed tightly inside. The jewel-like box’s colors of red, yellow, white and green are delightfully vibrant.
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