Weird Japanese Candy

If there’s one thing that Japan does well, it’s making childish things awesome enough for adults. Arcades and video games? I don’t think children even could play the games in Japanese arcades. Much of the Japan’s anime and manga is definitely adult-oriented. Toys, games, Gundam models… Japanese parents are as obsessed with these things as are their children. And that’s why I don’t feel terribly guilty about all the crazy candy we bought. It’s irresistible, and it’s not really just for kids… at least, that’s what I kept telling myself. Here were our favorites:

Mix the powder with water and then form the resulting goo into perfectly-shaped candy sushi. [Buy it here: Popin’ Cookin’ Sushi]

Nothing says “fun for kids” like getting buzzed on candy beer. [Available on Ebay!]

Mix the ingredients and slowly pull a taffy-like substance out of the container. Pure and healthy. [Shop Link: Gummy Tsureta Fishing Candy]

Modern-day children are disgusted by drinking from toilets. Time to re-educate the stupid brats. [Buy it here: Toilet Candy]

Just like real Extra Value Meals, this candy replica is made from powder. But it’s probably healthier. [Buy it here: Kracie Happy Cooking Hamburger Set]

If the idea of eating octopus balls turns your stomach, you can always try this candy version of Japan’s favorite snack. [Buy it here: Octopus Ball Candy]

More wholesome goodness from Shin Chan. Mix the ingredients in a vial and marvel as they change color. And then drink your mad experiment! [Available Here: Shin Chan Experimental Drink]

This one gets a little meta, because you’re asked to make candy replicas of favorite candy classics. [Buy it here: Popin’ Cookin’ DIY Cake Shop Candy]