Sōka in Saitama Prefecture is known for its senbei. The city’s connection to the crunchy, savory rice cracker dates from the Edo period (1603–1868) when Sōka was a lively post town on the busy Nikkō ...
There’s just something about senbei. Perhaps it is the combination of salty and sweet. Maybe it is the satisfying crunch… I’m not exactly sure what it is, but they are delicious. This year, the ...