In the wake of its limited edition corn soup-flavoured brethren, a new Garigari-kun popsicle is rumoured to be hitting Japan’s freezers any day now. There has yet to be any official announcement from the famous popsicles’ maker Akagi, but one netizen recently spotted what looks like an ad for, of all things, a potato stew-flavoured ice cream. More details after the jump!
Alongside the standard soda and pear flavours of Garigari-kun popsicles, Garigari-kun Rich are unusual, often seasonal varieties that always cause a great deal of fuss whenever they arrive. We thought that an iced treat packed with corn was about as weird as desserts could get, but it looks like Akagi has found a way to get weirder.
In what appears to be a collaboration with Japan’s Kurea Obaasan (Grandma Clare) Stews, this new Garigari-kun not only tastes like everyone’s favourite creamy winter warmer, but even includes, um, pieces of potato…
Judging from the packaging, purchasers of these new popsicles are also in with a chance to win a limited edition Garigari-kun Stew T-shirt. Quite when they’d wear it we have no idea, but since Garigari-kun is considered to be something of a national treasure here in Japan, we can imagine the shirts going for a pretty penny on eBay!
We’ll be sure to bring you a full taste analysis of this peculiar new popsicle as soon as it goes on sale.
Garigari-kun releases new tamagoyaki Japanese egg omelette flavoured popsicle
We get a sneak peak at stew-flavored Garigari-Kun popsicles! Tastes great with rice!
Garigari-kun popsicle teams up with new Pokémon film for a refreshing summertime treat
Nettori Peanuts: New Garigari-kun popsicle tastes like a peanut butter sandwich
Free ice popsicle factory tour in Japan comes with all-you-can-eat Garigari-kun
12-year-old foreign tourist missing in Japan, police asking for help finding her [Video]
Study finds hundreds of people in Indonesia legally named after Naruto, Inuyasha, other anime stars
Japanese airlines set to cut fuel surcharges for international flights in September and October
The Japanese city where ordering grilled chicken doesn’t guarantee you’ll actually get chicken
Ride a tram that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a new limited-time history tour
Google’s first Google Store outside the U.S. is now open in Tokyo
Delta Airlines adds first nonstop flight between Japan’s Narita Airport and U.S. in seven years
Pokémon donuts are coming to Krispy Kreme in the U.S. [Photos]
Studio Ghibli adds new Jiji’s baby plush toy to its anime merchandise range in Japan
7-Eleven Japan has a “Super Spicy! Taiwan Mince Cutlet” that’s fiery red… but how hot is it?
Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
New Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform
Japan’s new beer glass is designed to force you to drink…water [Video]
End of a manga era as Weekly Shonen Jump’s circulation drops under one million
Anime fan in Japan arrested for ordering and cancelling over 4.3 billion yen in anime merch
Beautiful Totoro bonsai figure needs no watering, makes soothing rain showers whenever you want
This beautiful rural Japan river is a great alternative to touristy summer retreats [Photos]
Beautiful off-the-beaten-path spot near samurai castle in rural Japan looks like a Monet painting
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Rice-flavor popsicles from Garigari-kun are Japan’s newest head-scratching sweet treats
Garigari-kun ice pops accepting new flavor suggestions, could “cheese beef” and “ramen” win?
We drink Japan’s spaghetti popsicle (seriously)
Japan’s favorite popsicle is changing the way it tastes and feels for first time in over 20 years
Japanese popsicle experiment says eating one before going outside in summer helps keep you cool
Gari Gari Kun’s new “Rare Cheese” flavor popsicle is incredibly tasty
Pasta-flavored popsicle with tomato gelatin coming soon to Japan
Japan’s favorite popsicles add multilingual packaging to better connect with foreign tourists
Real-life Team Rocket? Pokémon popsicle fraud gets man arrested in Japan
Used Pokémon popsicle sticks are selling for hundreds of dollars online in Japan
Gari Gari Kun finally releases a delicious specialty flavor frozen snack, we still don’t trust them
Strap on your thinking caps: bath salts based on popsicle based on soup go on sale
We try Japan’s new French toast ice cream