Tajimaya

Thin and round, Karurusu crackers have a mild sweetness. Some people seem to stop by Tajimaya in Nakano especially to buy them.

For something with a little more flavour, there are bean snacks, too. One customer described the fava bean snacks as crunchy, with wasabi and curry flavours. The wasabi, in particular, struck them as having a flavour unlike something artificial. Pair the crackers with the bean snacks for a selection that combines sweet and savoury.

The shop also stocks konpeito and other crackers, making it a handy place to look for a small gift. Some customers like the konpeito enough to return for more. At Tajimaya, a traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Nakano, Nakano City, you can pick out old-fashioned treats for yourself or put together a gift.