Kameda Kaki no Tane Day

What Is Kameda Kaki no Tane Day?

October 10th is "Kameda Kaki no Tane Day" in Japan. The date comes from a wordplay where "1" resembles the shape of a kaki no tane (a spicy, persimmon-seed-shaped rice cracker) and "0" resembles a peanut. It was established by Kameda Seika Co., Ltd.

A Holiday for the Golden Ratio of Kaki no Tane and Peanuts

"Kameda no Kaki no Tane" combines spicy, persimmon-seed-shaped rice crackers with peanuts, making it one of Japan's iconic long-selling rice snacks.

• Origin: a wordplay likening "1" to the slender shape of a kaki no tane cracker and "0" to a round peanut
• Purpose: to help more people discover the appeal of this golden combination of kaki no tane and peanuts
• The origin of the name: according to one story, the cracker's slightly warped oval shape, formed by accident during production, resembled a persimmon seed -- giving the snack its name

A National Snack That Sparks a "Ratio Debate"

The ideal ratio of kaki no tane to peanuts is a topic fans debate so often that it's become part of the snack's charm as a beloved, long-selling product.

Tips for Marking This Day

• Enjoy kaki no tane as a snack with a drink, for a change of pace
• Try mixing your own preferred ratio of kaki no tane to peanuts
• Compare different flavor varieties of kaki no tane
• Look into the origin story behind kaki no tane

One Spicy Bite Makes an Ordinary Moment a Little Special

Simple as it is, kaki no tane remains one of Japan's most beloved snacks. October 10th is a day to enjoy that golden combination once again.