Japan is light years ahead of the U.S. in the all-important realm of Snack Technology.
In addition to the Muscat Gummies mentioned earlier, I have also been indulging in "Pudding Marshmallow." Yes, the scientific advancement that the world has eagerly awaited since first chocolate was ever combined with peanut butter, pudding and marshmallows have now reached a state of connubial bliss.
Imagine, if you will, a marshmallow. Not your every-day Jet-Puft, dusty-feeling marshmallow, but a smooth, silky miracle of modern mallow engineering. Injected deep within this airy treat is a vein of creamy, caramel flan pudding. Pudding Marshmallow. The world may never be the same.
How have I remained so ignorant of the wonders of Japan for so long? There are so many candies to be tried and marveled over! (Although I shall have to be careful to avoid the candy containing whole dried fish.)