Not every Japanese sweet survives an international parcel — but the shelf-stable classics do, and they are some of the best gifts Japan makes. Yokan that keeps for a year, rice crackers from the senbei towns, matcha in sealed tins: every sweet we have verified as shippable, in one place.
All 24 pieces below link to our full individual guides — each covers the region’s history, what makes the piece distinctive, and exactly how to order it from Amazon Japan with international shipping. New to importing? Start with the step-by-step buying guide.
How to choose
- Yokan (azuki jelly) is the safest cross-border sweet: sealed, plant-based, shelf-stable for months.
- Senbei / arare travel well in tins — individually wrapped assortments stay crisp.
- Matcha and sencha in sealed tins are the natural pairing for the tea-ware guides.
- Check the AmazonGlobal shipping eligibility at checkout — food is cleared per item and per country.
Yokan & Jellies (5)
Dry Wagashi & Higashi (4)
Rice Crackers & Okaki (5)
Candy & Dagashi (8)
Tea & Matcha (2)
Browse by region
Aichi 1Akita 1Fukuoka 1Fukushima 1Gifu 1Hyogo 1Ibaraki 1Ishikawa 2Iwate 1Kagawa 1Kagoshima 1Kochi 1Kyoto 2Nara 1Niigata 1Okayama 1Osaka 1Saga 1Saitama 1Shizuoka 1Toyama 1Yamagata 1
Frequently asked questions
Can I really get Japanese food shipped abroad?
Yes, for shelf-stable sealed items — Amazon Japan clears eligible foods per destination at checkout. Our food guides only feature items chosen for that.
Will customs be a problem?
Commercially sealed, shelf-stable sweets in personal quantities are generally routine; Amazon's checkout confirms eligibility and any fees for your country.
How long do these keep?
It varies by item and is stated in each guide — small yokan keeps about a year; senbei tins typically several months. All are room-temperature items.
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