A snack recommended by Yukari Takinami, a manga artist from Kushiro, Hokkaido, known for works like "Rinshi!! Ekoda-chan" and "Motokare Mania," is trending on social media. She urges, "If you go to Hokkaido, you absolutely have to buy this." What is this snack, said to taste like a "bundle of kindness," yet is "unknown to most Hokkaido locals"?

The snack Yukari Takinami raves about is "Oka no Okashi Dice Milk" from "Biei Senka," a brand by JA Biei. While not a standard souvenir, it has a core group of dedicated fans, with comments from those in the know saying, "It's one of those things locals don't eat, but it's delicious," and "This stuff is so good."

Tasting Dice Milk: A “Heart-Soothing Gentleness”

When our editorial team bought some to try, we found cream-colored, cube-shaped freeze-dried pieces. At first glance, it's hard to imagine the taste. We had the opportunity to ask Ms. Takinami what she loves about it.

"Oka no Okashi Dice Milk" is a snack made from freeze-dried fresh milk and cream. Taking a bite... it's so light on the palate! It dissolves with a crispy, crumbly texture, leaving a gentle sweetness that spreads through your mouth, much like the aftertaste of rich ice cream.

Though they are bite-sized cubes you can pick up with your fingers, each one is packed with the rich flavor of milk. It's not overly sweet and has a light texture, making it a curious treat that has you reaching for "just one more, just one more." It's truly a heart-soothing snack with a touch of nostalgia.

Where can you buy Dice Milk?

You can find it at "Biei Senka" in the town of Biei, as well as at New Chitose Airport, Kita Kitchen, and even some Seicomart stores. According to Ms. Takinami's post, it's also available in Tokyo at the antenna shop "Marugoto Hokkaido" in Asakusa. If you're in the area, why not check it out?