Sakuraco: Meet Kikuichi Arare

The humble baked mochi rice cracker (or Arare) is one a staple of Japanese snacking. But this crispy and crunchy treat has a surprisingly long history, tied to Japanese tradition.

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Arare specialists Kikuichi Arare keep this tradition going strong in their local community.

Based in Aichi, their secret is their use of the local speciality Tamari soy sauce, which has a strong umami flavoring.

Creating the arare is a long and sometimes difficult process. But are proud of their work and the joy that they can bring to the local community.

For generations people have been enjoying Kikuichi Arare’s arare, and will continue to do so for many more.

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You can enjoy Kikuichi Arare’s rice crackers as a part of our Matcha and Mochi box. Why not discover what you could try with our Upcoming Box?

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Arare specialists Kikuichi Arare keep this tradition going strong in their local community.

New Snacks and Makers Each Month

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Arare

Kikuichi
Arare