Located in Okada, Chita City, Okakiya Tatsushin is a specialty shop that handles everything from production to direct sales of okaki, a traditional Japanese rice cracker made from glutinous rice.
What Is “Okaki”? – A Traditional Japanese Snack Made from Glutinous Rice
Inside the store, shelves are lined with colorful and variously shaped okaki, so vibrant and diverse that it’s hard to choose just one.
You’ll find yourself saying, “I didn’t know there were so many kinds of okaki!” The variety is so impressive that choosing becomes part of the fun. On the day I visited, I ended up buying about ten different kinds without even realizing it.
Each okaki is fragrant and crispy, offering a light texture that differs from Western-style baked sweets like cookies. It’s a uniquely Japanese taste experience.
Okakiya Tatsushin is often featured on TV and other media for good reason — it’s not just an okaki shop; it’s a unique local spot full of character.
The shop also has a small restaurant area where you can enjoy its popular dishes like katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl) and mitarashi dango (sweet soy-glazed rice dumplings). In this area, “Okada Katsudon” is known as a local soul food, making it a great way to experience regional flavors.
With a spacious parking lot, the shop is convenient for tour buses as well. It’s an ideal place to stop by during sightseeing to enjoy both traditional Japanese flavors and warm hospitality.