Akasaka Kakiyama Akasaka Head Store

Located in Tokyo’s Akasaka, this shop specializes in arare and okaki, which both describe crackers made from mochigome (glutinous rice). Thanks to its Akasaka location, the shop has long received the patronage of many well-known Japanese figures and uses only select mochigome to make crackers that let you enjoy the rice’s natural savory flavor. Glutinous rice has a rich flavor profile of its own, so okaki rice crackers go well with aromatic soy sauce and flavorings like soybean and prawn. Wrapped in packaging done up in modernistic Japanese designs, the items offered here will make fabulous souvenirs of your trip to Japan.

The shop offers a variety of present sets depending on your needs, including standard gifts, easy-to-carry packs, and seasonal sets for the whole year. Okaki rice crackers have been nibbled on by Japanese people since ancient times, and in recent years the snack has become popular overseas, too. With all the taste and flavor you’d expect of Japan’s top-quality rice, these crackers also come in snackable-sized pouches that’ll make great pick-me-ups during your stay. Lightweight and long-lasting, the okaki and arare of Akasaka Kakiyama make ideal gifts for your family and friends back home as well as tasty treats while traveling in Japan!