Kaki no tane (柿の種, "persimmon seeds" — named for their shape, not the taste) are small, crunchy, soy-and-chili rice crackers. Pair them with peanuts and you get kaki pi (柿ピー), Japan's most iconic otsumami (drinking snack). Savory, spicy, crunchy, and dangerously moreish.
At a glance
The 4 flavors in this set
Beer Kaki ビア柿
The signature — a bolder, savory cracker blended specifically to go with beer.
Salt-dare 塩ダレ
Light, salty, garlicky "shio-dare" seasoning — clean and addictive.
Smoke Peanut スモークピー
Smoky-flavored peanuts mixed in — deep, barbecue-like savoriness.
Napolitan ナポリタン
A fun Japanese twist: ketchup-pasta "napolitan" flavor. Quirky and surprisingly good.
Why try it
- The most Japanese of snacks — kaki pi is on every konbini shelf and in every drinking session.
- Variety set — four distinct flavors in one box, so you find your favorite without committing to a big bag.
- Cheap & cheerful — ¥1,540 with free shipping makes it an easy gift, party snack, or souvenir.
- Pairs with everything — beer, highballs, sake, or just as a crunchy desk snack.
Where to buy
Ships from Minoya Arare, a specialist arare (rice-cracker) maker:
Beer-matched Kaki no Tane — 4-flavor trial set (Beer Kaki · Salt-dare · Smoke Peanut · Napolitan)
4 flavors × 1 bag · TV-featured · ranking #1 beer snack · great prezzie / souvenir.
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