Ginbis, the long-established Japanese biscuit maker, has launched two new products featuring gentle, approachable sweetness. Tabekko Doubutsu Sablé Milk Flavor became available at convenience stores nationwide from March 16, 2026 (Monday), while Mini Asparagus Double Chocolat Strawberry went on sale at FamilyMart locations nationwide from March 17, 2026 (Tuesday), both on a limited-quantity basis.
Tabekko Doubutsu Sablé Milk Flavor
The Tabekko Doubutsu Sablé Milk Flavor spreads a soft, milky sweetness across the palate, delivering a nostalgic and comforting taste. The biscuit is thicker than the standard Tabekko Doubutsu, resulting in a crispier, more satisfying crunch. It makes for a great snack during family time or a refreshing break between work and household tasks.
Product Details: Tabekko Doubutsu Sablé 42g
- Release date: March 16, 2026 (Monday) onwards
- Price: 130 yen (tax excluded)
- Contents: 42g
- Available for a limited time at convenience stores nationwide (not available at all locations; sales end when stock runs out)
Mini Asparagus Double Chocolat Strawberry
The Mini Asparagus Double Chocolat Strawberry is a layered treat featuring Ginbis's chocolate-soaked mini asparagus biscuit coated in strawberry chocolate made with freeze-dried strawberry powder — a richly indulgent combination that hasn't been offered before. The smooth melt of the chocolate pairs harmoniously with the crisp biscuit texture, while the gentle sweetness and subtle tartness of strawberry fill the mouth — an ideal snack to welcome the arrival of spring.
Product Details: Mini Asparagus Double Chocolat Strawberry 50g
- Release date: March 17, 2026 (Tuesday) onwards
- Price: 298 yen (tax excluded)
- Contents: 50g
- Available in limited quantities at FamilyMart stores nationwide (not available at all locations; sales end when stock runs out)
About Tabekko Doubutsu
Tabekko Doubutsu is a long-selling product first launched in 1978. Positioned as a "parent-child communication biscuit," it aims to be both educational and delicious. The Tabekko Doubutsu Butter Flavor features 46 varieties of animal-shaped biscuits, each printed with the animal's name in English. The packaging offers various entertaining and educational elements, with both English and Japanese animal names on the back, allowing children to learn while snacking. Today, the brand reaches a wide audience through merchandise, limited-time events, pop-up shops, and film releases.
Note: The 46 varieties are not guaranteed to all be present in every pack.
About Asparagus Biscuit
The Asparagus Biscuit was first launched in 1968. At a time when biscuits were predominantly round, oval, or square, the product broke the mold with an innovative stick shape, embodying the company's philosophy of "Independence (独創性)" — one of its founding "Three I's" principles. The drawstring bag packaging has remained largely unchanged since launch. The biscuit's simple, subtly sweet-and-salty flavor is complemented by dietary fiber and calcium, and its eight segments deliver a satisfying crunch that is crispy on the outside and light on the inside.
