Introducing Kyushu’s Largest Dagashi-ya Pocket

Hello travelers! I’m Aikero, a writer for [Sarukuma].

Today I’m thrilled to introduce a brand-new spot in Katasumi, Kikuchi City:
[Kyushu’s Largest Dagashi-ya Pocket] — a sweet shop wonderland.
Grand opening: October 25, 2025!
Visitors are pouring in from all over Japan!
This is a dagashi (traditional Japanese penny candy) shop where both kids and adults can lose themselves for hours. It just opened in Kikuchi.
With Japanese dagashi, international sweets, and traditional Japanese confectionery, the shop stocks a jaw-dropping 3,000 different items!
In just the first two days after opening, more than 12,000 people visited!
This is THE must-visit spot in Kumamoto right now!
You’ll find the shop tucked inside Canyon Super Big Michael in Kikuchi City.
The parking lot is huge, and there’s even a second overflow lot.
In fact, on the opening weekend, both lots were completely full!
Shopping baskets come in different sizes.
Kids will reach for the small ones, but adults? You’re going to need the big basket — trust me!
When you hear “dagashi shop,” you might picture a tiny mom-and-pop store, right?
Not here — Dagashi-ya Pocket is enormous!
And here’s the kicker: this photo shows just half of the store.
After all, this is the largest dagashi shop in all of Kyushu.
Here’s the other half.
It’s massive. And the sheer number of sweets is unbelievable.

Around 3,000 varieties — also the largest selection in Kyushu!
For kids, this is basically a candy theme park!

One important note: the shop accepts cash only.
Don’t forget to bring yen with you!

Top Reasons to Visit Kyushu’s Largest Dagashi-ya Pocket

Sweets are sorted by category, which makes browsing a breeze!
And those tiny dagashi corners are positioned at just the right height for little ones to reach — such a thoughtful touch!
Look at all the gum!
The classic tongue-color-changing gum still wins kids’ hearts, generation after generation.
The wide aisles make shopping comfortable, even with strollers.
You can really feel the staff’s wish: “We want kids to have fun here!”
Eye-catching displays everywhere — perfect Instagram material.
Some of these sweets you’ll want to grab just for the cute packaging!
Even Anpanman snacks (a beloved Japanese kids’ character) are stocked in incredible variety!
There’s also a full lineup of sweets safe for babies and toddlers.
Don’t miss the “chiiku-gashi” (educational candy) corner — sweets you build, mix, and create yourself.
These are more about the fun of making than the eating!
When it comes to dagashi, you can’t skip Umaibo — Japan’s iconic puffed corn snack stick.
I’ve never seen a Umaibo display with full flavor descriptions before!
My personal picks? Takoyaki, Shrimp Mayo, and Sugar Rusk.
Oh, this gum brings back memories!
Below are the classic dagashi-style lottery tickets (kuji) — pull a string and win a prize!
They’re a fantastic icebreaker for family gatherings or get-togethers with friends.
The dried squid (surume) section took me right back to childhood — a quintessential Japanese snack experience.
You can even buy individually-wrapped dagashi by the box.
Go ahead — show the kids what “adult-mode shopping” looks like!
Don’t miss the lineup of “Nippon Yell” gummies — JA Zen-Noh’s brand featuring fruit flavors from all across Japan.
There’s also a dedicated international snacks section!
If you love food ASMR videos, this aisle is going to make your day.
The wall of hanging snack bags is absolutely breathtaking!
I’ve never seen anything like it…
There’s a big selection of Kumamoto’s famous local sweets, plus senbei (rice crackers), okoshi (puffed rice cakes), and other traditional Japanese wagashi!
Great for grandparents to enjoy, too — perfect for a multigenerational shopping trip.
And of course, the kids will sweetly ask, “Grandma, Grandpa, can you get me this too?” — and everyone goes home smiling.
There are also assorted bakery cuts and irregular cake pieces — perfect with afternoon tea.
Wait — these aren’t sweets, they’re socks!
The shop also stocks miscellaneous goods and toys alongside the candy.
If you get carried away and overspend, well — a happy memory is worth it!
Here’s my personal haul!
I visited during a weekday pre-opening, so I (somehow) kept it to this much. Ha!
Next time, I’m definitely bringing the kids along to enjoy the shopping adventure.

Kyushu’s Largest Dagashi-ya Pocket is a place where dreams come true.
Whether kids spend their pocket money or adults indulge in the snacks they loved as children — there’s no wrong way to enjoy it.
It’s a place that fills your heart with excitement and pure, joyful nostalgia!

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