Japanese snack maker Ginbis is rolling out 13 new spring/summer 2026 products and limited-edition flavors starting March 9, 2026, with some items available at convenience stores ahead of the general launch. This season's development theme continues from 2025: responding to the "dual polarization of consumption" by offering both price-appeal products and value-appeal products. A particular focus this year is on indulgent snacks designed for adults seeking a personal treat — stylish, delicious options to brighten small breaks and moments of relaxation.
Asparagus Biscuit: 3 New Items
Shimi Choco Mini Asparagus Café Latte 35g (Limited Edition)
Available: March 9 – September 30, 2026
Reference price: ¥130 (tax excluded)
Contents: 35g
An espresso-inspired dough is soaked with white chocolate in the brand's signature "Shimi Choco" process, creating a café latte flavor. The deep bitterness of coffee and the mellow sweetness of white chocolate combine for a full-bodied taste at an accessible price. The packaging features an adorable Mini Asparagus mascot dressed as a café barista.
Mini Asparagus Smoked Bacon Flavor 40g
Available: From March 30, 2026
Reference price: ¥110 (tax excluded)
Contents: 40g
Opening the bag releases a richly smoky aroma reminiscent of juicy bacon. The savory saltiness of smoked bacon gives way to the gentle sweetness of the Mini Asparagus biscuit base, creating a "salty-sweet" balance. The addictive flavor works well as both a snack and an accompaniment to drinks.
Mini Asparagus Spice Curry Flavor 40g (Limited Edition)
Available: March 30 – September 30, 2026
Reference price: ¥110 (tax excluded)
Contents: 40g
A spice curry concept that delivers an enticing aroma the moment the bag is opened, followed by an authentic curry flavor that fills the mouth. The underlying sweetness of the Mini Asparagus biscuit dough creates a harmonious finish that keeps snackers coming back. Like the bacon variety, this flavor also doubles nicely as a snack with drinks.
Tabekko Doubutsu: 4 New Items
Tabekko Doubutsu Sablé 42g
Available: From March 9, 2026
Reference price: ¥130 (tax excluded)
Contents: 42g
A new addition to the Tabekko Doubutsu family, made with a simpler ingredient recipe to let the natural flavor of the ingredients shine through. The buttery aroma and crispy texture set it apart, with the biscuit thickness approximately 1.6 times that of the standard Tabekko Doubutsu, delivering a satisfying crunch and more substantial bite.
Note: Not all 46 animal shapes are guaranteed to be included in each package.
Tabekko Doubutsu Shio Ramune Sports Drink Flavor — 3 Sizes (Limited Edition)
Available: April 20 – September 30, 2026
(CVS advance release for 38g and 15g sizes: April 6, 2026)
Reference prices: ¥350 / ¥150 / ¥55 (tax excluded)
Contents: 80g (8g × 10 bags) / 38g / 15g
The second installment in the Tabekko Doubutsu Ramune series. Designed for warm weather, the sports drink–flavored salt ramune is packed with 89% glucose (crystalline glucose at time of manufacturing). The product has a firm bite and contains green tea polyphenols, calcium, and citric acid. The ramune comes in 30 animal shapes, and all three formats — large bag, resealable bag, and tetra pack — are available to suit activities from desk work to outdoor sports.
Note: Not all 30 animal shapes are guaranteed to be included in each package. Please check nutritional information and be mindful of salt intake.
Shimi Choco Corn: 3 New Items
Shimi Choco Corn Banana Milk 4-Pack (Limited Edition)
Available: March 16 – September 30, 2026
Reference price: ¥350 (tax excluded)
Contents: 88g (22g × 4 bags)
A limited-edition Shimi Choco Corn inspired by fresh banana milk. Banana-flavored dough is soaked through with chocolate using the signature impregnation process, then finished with fresh banana milk powder, so banana flavor comes through both inside and out. The rich, milky white chocolate rounds out the taste and enhances the crispy texture.
Shimi Choco Corn Salt Vanilla Milk 4-Pack (Limited Edition)
Available: June 15 – September 30, 2026
Reference price: ¥350 (tax excluded)
Contents: 88g (22g × 4 bags)
This limited edition features the vanilla milk flavor enhanced by the saltiness of German rock salt "Alpensalz." The mild saltiness of Alpensalz draws out the vanilla aroma, resulting in a balanced sweet-and-salty taste. White chocolate is impregnated into star-shaped corn snacks using Ginbis's proprietary process, producing a rich yet light, crispy bite.
Note: Alpensalz accounts for 58% of total salt used.
Shimi Choco Corn × Popcorn 80g (Limited Edition)
Available: June 8 – September 30, 2026
Reference price: ¥350 (tax excluded)
Contents: 80g
A collaboration in one bag: the chocolate-soaked Shimi Choco Corn paired with lightly salted popcorn. Billed as an "endless sweet × salty" combination, the generous 80g volume makes it suitable for solo snacking or sharing.
Edamame: 1 New Item
The Edamame line features snacks made with edamame and other natural ingredients, produced using a non-fry baking process. The brand was relaunched in March 2025 under the cleaner name "Edamame." The lineup includes the Yaki Edamame (baked edamame) and Karito (crispy) series.
Yaki Cheese Pizza Flavor 38g (Limited Edition)
Available: March 9 – September 30, 2026
Reference price: ¥120 (tax excluded)
Contents: 38g
A seasonal flavor from the Yaki Cheese range. Dutch Gouda cheese forms the base of the dough, complemented by the tangy flavor of tomato for a pizza-inspired crispy snack. The balance of cheesy richness and refreshing tomato acidity makes it a versatile option for snacking or as an accompaniment to drinks.
GINZA RUSK: 1 New Item
The GINZA RUSK line is a premium chocolate snack concept centered on "luxury and sophistication." Crispy dough is soaked with chocolate using the impregnation process for a rich, melting bite. Bite-sized pieces are easy to eat at home or in the office.
GINZA RUSK Blissful Salted Caramel 32g (Limited Edition)
Available: May 25 – September 30, 2026
Reference price: ¥130 (tax excluded)
Contents: 32g
White chocolate is soaked into the dough, then finished with salted caramel powder. The mellow saltiness of Lorraine rock salt enhances the depth of the caramel, layering gentle sweetness, salt, and a toasty aroma. The product contains plant-based lactic acid bacteria K-1, and can also be enjoyed frozen for a different texture — making it a fitting option for the warmer season.
Cake Biscuit: 1 New Item
The Cake Biscuit line launched in 2024, combining a slightly thick, melt-in-the-mouth biscuit with Ginbis's chocolate impregnation technique for a "crispy yet moist" new texture. The triangular shape evokes a slice of cake, and the concept is aimed at providing a rewarding bite-sized treat during downtime.
Cake Biscuit Rare Cheesecake Flavor 40g (Limited Edition)
Available: May 25 – September 30, 2026
(CVS advance release: May 18, 2026)
Reference price: ¥148 (tax excluded)
Contents: 40g
A melt-in-the-mouth biscuit dough soaked with white chocolate, finished with a rare cheesecake flavor. Lemon from the Seto Inland Sea is used in the dough, adding a refreshing citrus note. The triangular biscuits contain lactic acid bacteria, combining enjoyable flavor with consideration for wellbeing.
Note: Cheese powder accounts for 1.7% of the product.
