Pine Pineapple Candy

Pineapple Candy — known in Japan as “Pine-Ame” — is one of Japan’s most iconic and instantly recognizable dagashi candies, beloved by generations since its very first piece rolled off the production line in 1951.

A ring-shaped hard candy with a hole through the center, it is as charming to look at as it is satisfying to eat.

The shape is the story. Inspired by a slice of canned pineapple — which in postwar Japan was considered a luxury food beyond most people’s reach — Pine-Ame was born from a simple, generous wish: to let everyone enjoy the delicious taste of pineapple, affordably and in the palm of their hand.

The founder’s insistence on getting the hole exactly right led to years of painstaking development, including early attempts made by hand with bamboo chopsticks, before the world’s first automatic candy hole-punching machine was finally perfected in 1953.

That ring shape, now a registered cultural symbol in Japan, has not changed since.

The flavor delivers exactly what the shape promises: a bright, sweet-tart pineapple taste that is juicy, fruity, and cheerful from the first lick to the last.

Made with real pineapple juice and carefully selected pineapple flavoring — chosen by Osaka’s taste specialists from among numerous options — the candy strikes a balance that is never too sweet, never too sour, and completely, unmistakably pineapple.

The ring shape also means a wider surface area than a standard candy, so the flavor hits faster and more fully with every lick.

A piece of Osaka’s confectionery heritage, a piece of Japanese popular culture, and a genuinely delicious candy: Pine-Ame is all three at once.

About this item
Item Name : Pineapple Candy
Brand : Pine
Item Form : Candy
Number of Items : 110g (Pack of 1)