Garrett Popcorn Shops definitely has its fans in Japan. Since they opened their first stand in the popular Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo in 2013, the Chicago-born gourmet popcorn brand founded in 1949 has been doing well here, opening up more shops in Nagoya, LaLaport EXPOCITY in Osaka and the Shisui Premium Outlet in Chiba Prefecture.

Both foreign visitors and long-term residents alike also appreciate their flavors inspired by their adoptive home, some of which we've introduced before. For example, Gourmet Sakura Popcorn in sakura decorated tins, and Matcha Truffle Caramel Crisp, a grade-up version of their already popular Matcha Caramel Crisp flavor, are worth mentioning.

But if you're a real matcha-lover who craves the deeply concentrated "green gold," you may want to visit your nearest Garrett Popcorn Shop for a limited-time flavor coming out on June 1st, 2020.

Koimatcha Kinako Walnut popcorn from Garrett Japan

Garrett Japan has taken their popular Matcha Caramel Crisp flavor and tweaked the formula, creating their strongest matcha flavor to date with four times the matcha concentration of the original. Paired with their Kinako Kurumi popcorn which blends aromatic roasted soybean flour and walnuts, the two make for a delicious combination sure to satisfy your matcha fix.

Details:

  • Harajuku store: June 1st to July 16th
  • Shisui Premium Outlet: June 5th to July 16th
  • Nagoya: Now until July 16th
  • LaLaport EXPOCITY (Osaka): June 1st to July 16th
  • Prices: S (620 JPY), M (1,100 JPY), L (1,720 JPY), J (3,450 JPY), quart can (1,750 JPY), 1 gallon can (4,400 JPY), 2 gallon can (8,400 JPY)
  • Note: Sizes larger than Jumbo only available at Shisui Premium Outlet and LaLaport EXPOCITY. Available while supplies last.

The popcorn can also be purchased in limited multi-color striped tins, as seen below:

Details:

  • Harajuku store: June 1st to July 16th
  • Shisui Premium Outlet: June 5th to July 16th
  • Nagoya: Now until July 16th
  • LaLaport EXPOCITY (Osaka): June 1st to July 16th
  • Prices: quart can (1,130 JPY)
  • Note: Available at all shops while supplies last.

In addition to Koimatcha Kinako Kurumi flavor, you can also fill the tins with Chicago Mix®, Caramel Crisp™, Cheese Corn, Mild Salt, Plain, Almond Caramel Crisp™, or Cashew Caramel Crisp™

For more information, see the product page on Garrett Popcorn Shops Japan's website here.


By - Ben K.