Japan's Halloween Treats: Grab A Scary Snack To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

3. Tirol Pumpkin and Milk Chocolate Squares - by Tirol Choco

Tirol Choco are small square chocolate bits similar to KitKat bars that come in a variety of flavors; their standard types are milk chocolate, white chocolate, and strawberry chocolate. Throughout the year, they offer their u special holiday or seasonal flavors, and for Halloween, they have these cute pumpkin-flavored white chocolate and milk chocolate versions.

The pumpkin ones are a bright cheery orange, with a refreshing pumpkin and white chocolate taste, while the milk chocolates have a nice, mellow flavor all around. These chocolates come in either square, monster-themed boxes, or in large plastic cups you can find in most supermarkets, convenience stores, and drug stores.

Average price: around 500 yen (with tax)

4. Black Thunder - by Yuraku Confectionery Company

Black Thunder are small chocolate coated cocoa and plain biscuit bars, that first came on the market in 1994. While the flavor of these sweets is constant, their innovative packaging makes them not only a popular snack, but one that you can easily share with others.

Although standardly sold in individual bars about the size of a granola bar, for holidays, Black Thunder produce special mini versions in limited edition packages. This year's Halloween set, which contains 14 pieces, has numerous different inner package versions. Why not see if you can find all the variations?

Average price: 250 yen (with tax)

5. Delicious Fresh Cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery!

This is your special treat, one that your friends can only dream of from your Instagram shots. Japan's only Magnolia Bakery location is in Omotesando GYRE in Omotesando, on the lower floor. For each season and on holidays, they offer up a special selection of incredible brownies, pies, cakes, and of course, cupcakes! Halloween is no exception.

This year, they have Halloween cupcakes, similar to those in the photo above, as well as snowcap cupcakes designed to look like ghosts, but only until October 31st! If you don't want to miss out on a sweet that's sure to make your friends green with envy, then a trip to Magnolia Bakery in Omotesando is a must.

Price: 480 yen a piece (with tax)

There are of course plenty of other spooky and fall themed sweets out there to choose from, but if you're looking for something easy to pack, or for something to treat yourself to, these are some of the best snacks you can find. Happy Halloween!