Japanology Plus mini

Rice Snacks

0.05mMarch 21, 2021

Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this five-minute digest, we look at rice snacks. Rice crackers and other rice-based treats have been widely consumed in Japan for hundreds of years. Many areas of the country boast their own unique type of rice snack. We examine how a common variety is made, and how the rice snack industry is diversifying to fit modern needs.