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10 Best Tried and True Japanese Chewing Gums in 2022 (Xylitol, Green Gum, and More)

Gum can be a great distraction for your mouth while dieting or trying to quit smoking, and also serves to prevent bad breath and tooth decay. Since chewing gums are sold by many manufacturers such as Glico and Lotte, with so many options it can be difficult to know which one to choose.


Our editors searched Japanese e-commerce sites such as Amazon, Rakuten, and Yahoo! Shopping for the best chewing gum available online. We then picked out the 21 most popular products and tested them.


We tested each of the products for the following: 

  1. Taste
  2. How long does the flavor last?
  3. Breath freshening

We then ranked the 10 best products and put what we learned into a buying guide to help you choose the best Japanese gum available online.

Last updated 09/26/2023
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How to Choose a Japanese Chewing Gum - Buying Guide

Keep these three essential points in mind when choosing a brand of Japanese gum that suits your tastes. 

1

Check the Ingredients

Chewing gum serves all sorts of purposes, for example as a way to help wake up in the morning, or as a distraction while dieting or while trying to quit smoking. Choose one with the ingredients that best serve your needs.

Look for Caffeinated Gums for an Easy Pick-Me-Up

Look for Caffeinated Gums for an Easy Pick-Me-Up

Choose caffeinated gum if you need to concentrate or ward off drowsiness. Caffeinated gum is a great choice since most also have a strong cooling effect. However, because its flavor has some punch to it, it may not be suitable for some for everyday chewing.

To find out if it contains caffeine, if you can read Japanese, check the ingredients list. Most caffeinated gums come in black packaging, which is another way to identify them.

Look for Xylitol if You Have a Sweet Tooth

Look for Xylitol if You Have a Sweet Tooth

If you have a sweet tooth that needs satiating choose a gum that contains xylitol. Xylitol is a natural sweetener and a great option for dieters

Choose Sugarless Gum to Cut Calories

Choose Sugarless Gum to Cut Calories

If you want to chew gum while dieting, choose gum that is labeled sugarless, since they have a reduced amount of calories. You may think that sugarless gum lacks flavor, but they are often sweetened with artificial or natural sweeteners instead of sugar, so they taste just as good as regular gum.

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② Choose Mint Gum to Control Bad Breath

② Choose Mint Gum to Control Bad Breath

We recommend mint-flavored gum for those who want to refresh their mouth and cover bad breath. It has a fresh aroma and provides a cooling sensation which helps to refresh the mouth. It is perfect for covering up pungent breath after eating and bad breath after just waking up in the morning.


We tested the effectiveness of each product in controlling bad breath, so if you are interested in the gum that can best control bad breath, please refer to our test results.

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Choose the Kind of Package You Like

Choose the Kind of Package You Like

The large-capacity canister type is recommended if you plan on keeping it at work or home and tend to chew a lot of gum. Although less convenient in terms of portability, each canister contains more than 100 pieces and will surely last you a long time.


For those who want to carry a pack with them at all times, we recommend the stick type, such as Stride or Fitz, which will fit conveniently in your pocket. Those who want to carry gum in their bags should consider choosing the resealable pouch type

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10 Best Japanese Chewing Gums

We picked out some of the most popular products and tested them for taste, chewing time, and breath-freshening ability. Based on our tests, we ranked the top 10 Japanese gums available online. *Japanese prices for some of the products are given, but they've been converted into US dollars to make it easy for you. Prices were gathered from respective EC sites on September 26, 2022.
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1

Meiji

Xylish Rainbow Assortment

Meiji Xylish Rainbow Assortment 1

$6.88

Mid

Long-Lasting, Delicious Fruity Flavor

2

Lotte

Fit's Link Original Mint 10 Pack

Lotte Fit's Link Original Mint 10 Pack 1

$22.87

High Mid

Firm and Chewy, Subtly Sweet, and Mild Cooling Flavor

3

Glico

POs-Ca Clear Mint

Glico POs-Ca Clear Mint 1

$3.23

Low Mid

Super Long-Lasting Oral Care That's Easy to Chew

4

Lotte

Xylitol Fresh Mint

Lotte Xylitol Fresh Mint 1

$12.98

High Mid

Flavor Is Average, but It's Long-Lasting and Masks Bad Breath Well

5

Lotte

Green Gum 15 Pack

Lotte Green Gum 15 Pack 1

$11.30

Mid

Soft Chewy Texture With a Subtle Mint Flavor

6

Lotte

Xylitol Black Mint

Lotte Xylitol Black Mint 1

$4.38

Low Mid

Refreshing Non-Bitter Flavor

7

Lotte

Xylitol 7-Fruit Assortment

Lotte Xylitol 7-Fruit Assortment 1

$4.38

Low Mid

Great Sweet and Fruity Flavor

8

Mondelez Japan

Clorets XP Original Mint

Mondelez Japan Clorets XP Original Mint  1

$17.44

High Mid

Releases Mild Sweet Flavors as You Chew

9

Mondelez Japan

Clorets XP Sharp Mint

Mondelez Japan Clorets XP Sharp Mint 1

$16.45

High Mid

Light, Refreshing Taste and Good Breath Freshening

10

Lotte

Acuo Clear Blue Mint

Lotte Acuo Clear Blue Mint 1

$4.51

Low Mid

Leaves Your Mouth Feeling Totally Refreshed

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No.1

MeijiXylish Rainbow Assortment

Xylish Rainbow Assortment 1
Xylish Rainbow Assortment 2
Xylish Rainbow Assortment 3
Xylish Rainbow Assortment 4
Reference price
$6.88
Mid
Reference price
$6.88
Mid

Long-Lasting, Delicious Fruity Flavor

This assortment of seven fruit flavors was our top-rated gum. It's refreshing without being too sweet, and it lasted the third-longest of all the products we tested.


It couldn't quite fully mask the powerful garlic stench on our breath, though. Chew it to help your mouth feel clean, rather than as a breath freshener. Keep it at home, in your car, or on your work desk, and enjoy a variety of long-lasting flavors anytime.

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No.2

LotteFit's Link Original Mint 10 Pack

Fit's Link Original Mint 10 Pack 1
Fit's Link Original Mint 10 Pack 2
Fit's Link Original Mint 10 Pack 3
Fit's Link Original Mint 10 Pack 4
Fit's Link Original Mint 10 Pack 5
Reference price
$22.87
High Mid
Reference price
$22.87
High Mid

Firm and Chewy, Subtly Sweet, and Mild Cooling Flavor

Fit's Link Original Mint Gum's catch phrase is "long-lasting flavor" and it lived up to it in our tests. This gum has a great elasticity that releases a subtly sweet flavor as it softens while chewed. It's mildly cooling, and the mint flavor is not overpowering, so even those of us who aren't big mint fans liked it.


It came in third place as far as bad-breath control goes. The small, stylish pack will fit snugly in your pocket or purse, so it will be convenient for when you need to control hunger pangs or bad breath on the go.

No.3

GlicoPOs-Ca Clear Mint

POs-Ca Clear Mint 1
POs-Ca Clear Mint 2
POs-Ca Clear Mint 3
POs-Ca Clear Mint 4
Reference price
$3.23
Low Mid
Reference price
$3.23
Low Mid

Super Long-Lasting Oral Care That's Easy to Chew

POs-Ca Clear Mint is made specifically for oral care. The gum has a subtly sweet taste and well-balanced flavor. Among all 21 products tested, this gum lasted longer than any other we tried!  


The mint flavor is not too powerful, and yet covered up stinky garlic breath enough that it wasn't noticeable at close distances. The small, lightweight package is easy to fit into your bag and convenient enough to take with you for oral care at any time.

No.4

LotteXylitol Fresh Mint

Reference price
$12.98
High Mid

Flavor Is Average, but It's Long-Lasting and Masks Bad Breath Well

Lotte's Xylitol Fresh Mint is advertised as being great for dental hygiene. However, this gum's flavor was bitter and tasted of medicine, which wasn't very pleasant. However, its soft and chewy texture will help to remove any food that's stuck to your teeth after eating. 


Further, the taste lasted a long time and masked bad breath effectively, performing the best among all products. If you don't mind the taste, and are looking for a refreshing mouthfeel, this product is a great choice.

No.5

LotteGreen Gum 15 Pack

Reference price
$11.30
Mid

Soft Chewy Texture With a Subtle Mint Flavor

Green Gum is made of fresh-picked mint, which gives it a refreshing taste and aroma. The flavor is well-balanced, with a slight sweetness to compliment the mint. It provides a refreshing sensation of mint without being overpoweringly cool. 


This gum is soft and springy, and when chewed over time reminded us of the texture of mochi rice cakes. After a while it grew on us! If you are looking for a gum with soft texture and soft mint flavor, you'll love this product.

No.6

LotteXylitol Black Mint

Xylitol Black Mint 1
Xylitol Black Mint 2
Xylitol Black Mint 3
Xylitol Black Mint 4
Reference price
$4.38
Low Mid
Reference price
$4.38
Low Mid

Refreshing Non-Bitter Flavor

Xylitol Gum Black Mint is characterized by a clear, cool, fresh flavor provided by xylitol. Compared to other gum from the same xylitol series, this product packs a stronger punch and is more refreshing. That being said, compared to other so-called black-type gums, this had a milder, more palatable taste.


Some of our testers said, "Even people who don't like strong minty flavors can chew this," and others said, "It has the perfect amount of coolness, so it's great for waking you up." We recommend it for those who want to overcome fatigue. It offers a cool sensation that you can feel all the way in your nostrils.

No.7

LotteXylitol 7-Fruit Assortment

Reference price
$4.38
Low Mid

Great Sweet and Fruity Flavor

Xylitol 7-Fruit Assortment lets you choose from a wide variety of fruity flavors based on your mood. This gum offers mild refreshment and has a great sweet flavor. However, some tasters thought it was too sweet, and that the flavors were a bit artificial, and others were worried about calories. 


If you have a sweet tooth, this should be your first choice. It isn't the best at freshening up breath, so we don't recommend it if that's what you are looking for. 

No.8

Mondelez JapanClorets XP Original Mint

Clorets XP Original Mint  1
Clorets XP Original Mint  2
Clorets XP Original Mint  3
Clorets XP Original Mint  4
Reference price
$17.44
High Mid
Reference price
$17.44
High Mid

Releases Mild Sweet Flavors as You Chew

Clorets XP Original Mint is a minty gum that has a less pungent flavor than Sharp Mint and tastes milder. The cool flavor of this gum is strong enough to refresh breath effectively. The more you chew, the more sweetness is released, so even those who dislike mint gum can enjoy it.


Also, it shows excellent ability in masking bad breath! It suppressed the bad odor of dumplings. You'll only need one after a meal to cleanse your palate. 

No.9

Mondelez JapanClorets XP Sharp Mint

Clorets XP Sharp Mint 1
Clorets XP Sharp Mint 2
Clorets XP Sharp Mint 3
Clorets XP Sharp Mint 4
Reference price
$16.45
High Mid
Reference price
$16.45
High Mid

Light, Refreshing Taste and Good Breath Freshening

Clorets XP Sharp Mint Bottle, sold by Mondelez Japan, is a gum with green tea polyphenols and a cooling taste. The punch is stronger than the original green mint bottle of the same type and is stimulating and are perfect for waking yourself up when you feel drowsy.


It also worked well to mask our garlic breath. However, the smell of the gum is a bit like that of the herb perilla, and some people may not enjoy it.


We don't recommend it for those who do not like a sharp, almost spicy flavor, but is recommended for those who want to refresh unpleasant mouth odors and fight sleepiness with an intense, stimulating, cool sensation.

No.10

LotteAcuo Clear Blue Mint

Acuo Clear Blue Mint 1
Acuo Clear Blue Mint 2
Acuo Clear Blue Mint 3
Acuo Clear Blue Mint 4
Reference price
$4.51
Low Mid
Reference price
$4.51
Low Mid

Leaves Your Mouth Feeling Totally Refreshed

Clear Blue Mint gum has a clear, cool, and citrusy flavor. Not only is it cool and refreshing in your mouth, but it simply tastes great, releasing a balance of sweet citrus and minty flavors as you chew it! You won't regret trying this mint gum out.


This product is recommended for those who want a gum with a mild flavor, a sense of refreshment like drinking soda, and do not enjoy overpowering mint flavors. 

How We Tested the Japanese Chewing Gums

Our editors searched Japanese e-commerce sites such as Amazon, Rakuten, and Yahoo! Shopping for the best chewing gum available online, as well as products that were popular at convenience stores and supermarkets. We then picked out the 21 most popular products and tested them.


We tested each of the products for the following:

  1. Taste
  2. How long does it last?
  3. Breath freshening

Test ① Taste

Test ① Taste

We had five testers try out each of the 21 products and conduct a taste and texture comparison.

We rated the taste on a scale of 0.1 to 5.0 based on firmness, chewiness, coolness, and sweetness.

Note that in our tests, for brands with a wide assortment of flavors, we chose the grape flavor, as it has the most distinct taste so is good for comparison. 

Test Highlight: For Taste, Fruit Flavored Gum Is the Way to Go!

Test Highlight: For Taste, Fruit Flavored Gum Is the Way to Go!

Gum with fruit flavors like grape and lemon scored the highest marks for taste. In particular, the Lotte's Xylitol Rainbow Assortment and their lemon-flavored Hanitsukinikui were well-received, not too sweet, and good for freshening up the mouth.

On the other hand, Black Black from Lotte and Meiji's Xylish Hypercool Mint were unpopular because they had strong cooling flavors that were almost painfully spicy. However, Black Black gum is excellent for warding off drowsiness and waking you up in the morning.

Test ② How Long Did the Flavor Last?

Test ② How Long Did the Flavor Last?

Next, we tested how long the flavor of the gum lasted. Using a stopwatch to measure the time elapsed, we had three testers chew each gum until it got tasteless and then averaged the times. 

Test Highlight: Chewing Duration Is Independent of Brand and Shape

Test Highlight: Chewing Duration Is Independent of Brand and Shape

In terms of duration, POs-Ca Clear Mint from Glico lasted the longest, at four minutes and 55 seconds. Meiji's Xylish Gum Hypercool only held on for three minutes and three seconds, which made for a difference of almost two minutes!


Nevertheless, there was no observable trend in duration by manufacturer or gum shape, and the duration of flavor varied widely from product to product. The product ranking displays how long each product's flavor lasted, so please refer to it if you are interested.

Test ③ Breath Freshening

Test ③ Breath Freshening

A few lucky members of our staff got to eat some delicious, pungent, garlicky dumplings full of chives and spices and then chewed each gum for a minute. Our unlucky staff members had to sniff the results.

Test Highlight: Gums With Polyphenols Effectively Masked Stinky Breath

Test Highlight: Gums With Polyphenols Effectively Masked Stinky Breath

The two products that worked particularly well as breath fresheners were Clorets XP Original Mint and Hanitsukinikui Kiokuryoku from Lotte. Looking at the ingredients, both contained polyphenols, from which we deduced that polyphenols cover bad breath well.


Generally, mint gums overrode the dumpling odor but did not completely suppress it, and the resulting odor was a mixture of mint and dumplings. If you are concerned about bad breath after a smelly meal, we highly recommend gums that include polyphenols.

How about Some Great Mints and Candy?

No need to visit the drugstore or convenience store. We've got your candy aisle fix covered. Check out these great options!

Top 5 Japanese Chewing Gum

No. 1: MeijiXylish Rainbow Assortment

No. 2: LotteFit's Link Original Mint 10 Pack

No. 3: GlicoPOs-Ca Clear Mint

No. 4: LotteXylitol Fresh Mint

No. 5: LotteGreen Gum 15 Pack

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