GINBIS CO., LTD. is rolling out a trio of new products from the long-loved Tabekko Dobutsu brand throughout April 2026. The lineup covers three distinct themes: health and summer hydration, seasonal spring flavors, and a familiar classic reimagined in a more snackable size.
Tabekko Dobutsu Salt Ramune Sports Drink Flavor
As Japanese summers continue to grow hotter, the Tabekko Dobutsu brand is introducing a salt ramune candy designed to make electrolyte replenishment both easy and enjoyable. The new Tabekko Dobutsu Salt Ramune Sports Drink Flavor is made with ramune that contains 89% glucose (as hydrous crystalline glucose), to which salt has been added for a refreshing sports drink taste. It also contains citric acid, which is considered effective in relieving fatigue, as well as calcium and green tea polyphenols.
The ramune candies come in 30 fun animal shapes, and the packaging features a limited-edition design of animals enjoying sports. Three package sizes are available to suit different occasions: a large 80g bag (10 individual packs of 8g) for sharing, a 38g zip-lock bag, and a convenient 15g tetra bag for on-the-go use.
Product Information:
- Release date: April 20, 2026 (Monday) through September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
- CVS early release (38g / 15g): April 6, 2026 (Monday)
- Price: ¥350 / ¥150 / ¥55 (excluding tax)
- Contents: 80g (8g × 10 packs) / 38g / 15g
Matcha Tabekko Dobutsu
Returning for a limited time is the Matcha Tabekko Dobutsu, a biscuit featuring chocolate made with stone-ground Uji matcha, fully infused into the biscuit using GINBIS CO., LTD.'s proprietary ganshinn (immersion) method. The result is a light and melt-in-your-mouth texture, balancing the rich aroma of matcha with a gentle sweetness from the chocolate. As with the standard lineup, the biscuits contain calcium and are made without eggs, making them suitable for a wide range of consumers.
The slightly bitter notes of Uji matcha pair well with both coffee and Japanese green tea, making it a fitting choice for a spring tea break.
Product Information:
- Release date: April 6, 2026 (Monday)
- Price: ¥180 (excluding tax)
- Contents: 40g
- Available for a limited time at convenience stores nationwide
Mini Tabekko Dobutsu Butter Flavor
The long-selling Tabekko Dobutsu Butter Flavor is getting a bite-sized makeover with the debut of the Mini Tabekko Dobutsu Butter Flavor, exclusively at convenience stores nationwide. Each small piece is made with a fermented butter flavoring that captures the rich aroma and depth of butter in a compact form. The familiar balance of mild sweetness and light saltiness makes these easy to snack on, and the compact packaging is convenient for outings, leisure activities, or desk snacking at the office.
Product Information:
- Release date: April 20, 2026 (Monday)
- Price: ¥160 (excluding tax)
- Contents: 40g
- Available for a limited time at convenience stores nationwide
About Tabekko Dobutsu
Tabekko Dobutsu has been a fixture in Japanese households since its launch in 1978. Originally conceived as a "parent-child communication biscuit" that combines learning and eating, the Butter Flavor version features 46 different animal-shaped biscuits, each printed with the animal's name in English. Packaging includes educational content on the back with both English and Japanese animal names. The brand has since expanded beyond biscuits into character merchandise, pop-up shops, limited-time events, and film releases.
Brand site: https://ginbis.co.jp/product/asparagusbiscuit/
