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: in 1923, Yosaburo Imai, founder of Naniwaya Seika in Nagaoka, Niigata, is said to have named it after rice crackers made with an accidentally trampled, warped mold turned out looking like persimmon seeds
• Peanuts added: Kameda Seika first released its kaki no tane with peanuts in 1966, marking its 50th anniversary in 2016

A National Snack That Sparks a "Ratio Debate"

The ideal ratio of kaki no tane to peanuts has long been debated among fans. In 2019 Kameda Seika held a "national vote" on the ratio, and after "7:3" came out on top, it changed the ratio of its six-pack product from the long-standing "6:4" to "7:3" in June 2020.

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.