Another one of those foody surprises crept up on me today here in Sapporo. Snyder’s of Hanover apparently sees Japan as such a lucrative market that it is making a wasabi flavored version of its hard pretzel snacks, sold only in Nippon!

The taste was as advertised, a bit strong, but interesting. The power of the wasabi kind of ruins this snack’s suitability as a beer pretzel, but eaten by itself makes for a unique taste. Bravo Snyder’s of Hanover and your quest to merge Pennsylvania Dutch heritage with traditional Japanese condiments.