If you can’t get enough of Hachiko, Japan’s most loyal dog, you’ll want to check out these adorable new confectionery that just hit the stands. Celebrating the Akita inu breed of dogs – which is what Hachiko is – these marshmallows created by Japanese lifestyle brand Felissimo are inspired by Akita inu pups. There’s even a special version that looks like Hachiko.
The Akita inu marshmallows come in three colours and fur patterns, and they are filled with chocolate paste. You can enjoy these sweet treats as-is or use them as decorative toppings for baked goods, snacks and desserts. They even come packaged in a cute box, making it a perfect souvenir from Japan.
The Hachiko marshmallows, on the other hand, feature the famous pup's face with different expressions and even include his signature folded left ear. These dessert bites are filled with the same chocolate filling and come packaged in a box with an illustration of Hachiko.
These too-cute-to-eat marshmallows are available in packs of nine at ¥1,944. You can purchase them online as well as at selected shops in Akita and Tokyo.
You’ll find both versions of the marshmallows at JR Akita Station and Akita Airport. In Tokyo, you can pick up a box (or three) of the Hachiko marshmallows at the Hachifull store in Shibuya Scramble Square.
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