Recommended Japanese Souvenir(gift) Snack: Yoshimi Oh! Yaki-Toukibi – Roasted Corn Snack (Hokkaido Exclusive, Sapporo Travel Souvenir, Don Quijote Find, Personally Purchased, Not Sponsored, Japan’s Version of Corn-Flavored Rice Crackers)
Ta-da! Today, I’m excited to share a review of a roasted corn snack I picked up during a recent trip to Sapporo, Hokkaido this past June. (Eek! I’ve been looking forward to writing this!!!) Get ready—this is a special corn snack you can only find in Hokkaido!
Before we dive in, if you're curious about our recent trip to Hokkaido, Japan, be sure to check out the links below for more stories and travel highlights~~!!!
👉 [Hokkaido Sapporo Travel Day 1]
Japan Travel Review – Day 1(Sapporo Trip, Hokkaido Travel, Northern Japan Tour, Furano & Biei, Aoiike [Blue Pond], Farm Tomita
Today’s the day!!I’m finally here to share our 2025 Sapporo trip story — featuring the one and only chubby Mom and her amazing family! (Ddu-dduung!! For real??) Even if you're not that excited... please pretend you are... because here it comes — dr
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👉 [Hokkaido Sapporo Travel Day 2]
Japan Travel Review – Day 2(Sapporo, Hokkaido, Sapporo travel, Hokkaido travel, Biei and Furano, Aoiike (Blue Pond), Farm Tomi
Finally, it’s time to share the review of Day 2 of our Hokkaido trip with Chubby Mom and the family (feeling proud 😎). The second day’s schedule was... honestly, intense. So I hope you’re all ready to keep up! (Our family is seriously amazing—pr
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👉 [Hokkaido Sapporo Travel Day 3]
Japan Travel Review – Day 3(Sapporo Trip, Hokkaido Tour, Furano & Biei, Blue Pond, Farm Tomita, No Shopping Stops, No Optional
The trip is almost over 😭😭😭 So sad... Tonight is the last night of our 4-day, 3-night journey! Finally, it's time to share the story of Day 3 in Hokkaido!! Let’s get started...!! Before we dive in—if you're curious about what happened on Day 1
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👉 [Hokkaido Sapporo Travel Day 4]
Japan Travel Review Day 4(Sapporo Trip, Hokkaido Travel, Furano & Biei, Blue Pond, Farm Tomita, Aoiike, Package Tour Review, Han
Drumroll please...!! Finally, the grand finale of our story... It's time to share the last chapter of our Hokkaido trip. 😭😭 So sad it's coming to an end... They say Hokkaido is cool and refreshing in the summer, and a breathtaking snow kingdom in the
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During our trip to Sapporo, Hokkaido, we discovered a truly special souvenir... It’s the one and only Hokkaido-exclusive roasted corn snack, “Oh! Yaki-Toukibi”!!!
Not only is it super tasty, but the packaging is also so cute—it’s absolutely perfect as a gift for family and friends! (Gather around, everyone!!)
While Chubby mom's family was wondering what kind of souvenir to bring back from the trip, we thought, “Let’s trust the power of a good search!” So Chubby mom dove into a search frenzy—and that’s how she found this gem!
A true limited-edition snack that you can only get in Hokkaido, and one that really captures the flavor and memory of the region.
Thanks to the bold “Hokkaido Exclusive” label on the package, it’s clearly a perfect pick for a travel souvenir. Plus, the crisp texture, rich roasted flavor, and sweet corn taste come together perfectly… So good!!!
Yoshimi Oh! Yaki-Toukibi (Roasted Corn Snack)
1. Price:
- Small box (6 packs): ¥862
- Large box (10 packs): ¥1,390
2. Where to Buy:
- Various souvenir shops across Hokkaido
- Don Quijote stores in Hokkaido
- Hokkaido duty-free shops / airport shops
3. Features:
- A premium snack made with corn grown in Hokkaido
- Contains real fried corn kernels for extra texture
- Richer and more intense corn flavor compared to regular corn snacks
- Stylish and cute packaging makes it a popular gift choice
- As a limited edition item, it’s hard to find outside Hokkaido
When you open the box, you’re greeted with this super cute corn-shaped paper—adorable!
At first, just looking at the snack packaging, I thought, “Is this going to be like a typical corn snack with just a bit of corn powder mixed in, like we have in Korea?”
But the moment I opened the bag—surprise!! Not only are there snack pieces, but there are actual roasted corn kernels inside! That was the first surprise. Then I thought, “Wait, won’t these real corn bits be hard or weird to chew?” But when I took a bite—crunch!—they were crispy yet soft, and I was shocked again.
And the flavor? So nutty and savory—it was seriously addictive! It reminded me of a richer, toastier version of Korea’s “Ssalrobyul” (쌀로별). I just couldn’t stop reaching for more!
After returning to Korea, I shared the snacks with my family and friends—and the reactions were amazing! (So proud!!) Since it’s only available in Hokkaido, it really stands out compared to souvenirs from other parts of Japan.
Each snack is individually wrapped inside the box, and the expiration date is clearly printed on each pack, so it’s perfect for sharing.
Just one thing to note! The shelf life is a bit short—so make sure to enjoy them quickly! (But honestly, even if the shelf life is short, it’s totally worth it because it’s that delicious. Highly, highly recommended!)
Our family only bought two large boxes and two small boxes of this snack… After giving them all to friends and eating just one small box ourselves, I seriously regretted it ....
It was so delicious—I wish we had bought more.....(so sad) I’m still kicking myself over it.
We ran out of space in our suitcase, and we had too much other stuff to carry (got a bit greedy), so we had to give up… Next time, I’m definitely bringing an extra small suitcase just for snacks—I promised myself that! (Tears…)
I took a photo with both the snack and the real corn kernels together… Honestly, the kernels aren’t hard at all—they’re perfectly crispy and just a little salty, so delicious!
If you’re planning a trip to Hokkaido—or if you know someone heading there—make sure to grab this roasted corn snack or ask them to bring it back for you! It’s a truly special souvenir that you can only find locally in Hokkaido, and the taste is fantastic. You won’t regret it!
That said… I checked Naver recently, and it seems you can now buy it online in Korea through overseas purchasing services, but at a pretty steep price.
However, as I mentioned earlier, the price Chubby Mom paid in Hokkaido was much cheaper—especially with duty-free savings! It’s almost half the price or even less if you buy it locally. So if you have a chance to visit Hokkaido, definitely buy it there!!
And with that, the Chubby Mom family’s recommendation for a must-have Hokkaido travel souvenir comes to an end… Stay tuned for another souvenir review next time—can’t wait to share more! (Lots of love and support, please!!)
It’s been raining heavily since yesterday! Hope everyone is prepared for the upcoming rainy season… Stay dry out there!
Alright then, signing off for now—chu chu (kiss kiss)!!!
