Fuhonsen Senbei｜Rice crackers in the shape of Japan's oldest coin

Fuhonsen Senbei

Japanese notation　"富本銭煎餅"

Rice crackers in the shape of Japan's oldest coin

I bought a “Fuhonsen Senbei” made by Asuka, a brand from Asuka Village in Nara Prefecture. “Fuhonsen” are coins estimated to have been made in Japan around 683, and about 40 of them were excavated and discovered at the Asuka-ike site in Nara Prefecture in 1998.

富本銭煎餅のパッケージ

It is believed to be older than the Wadokaichin coins issued in 708.

富本銭煎餅の個包装

Individually wrapped packages of 5 sheets.

富本銭煎餅の大きさ

This rice cracker clearly represents the “Fuhonsen”. The crispy rice crackers are baked using Hinohikari rice flour, glutinous rice flour, and black rice flour produced in Asuka Village.

富本銭煎餅の断面

The texture is crunchy and chewy. The texture of the rice flour or the rough texture of the rice cracker dough is good. It is a thin rice cracker, but the sweetness of honey and the firmness of the ingredients make even one piece of the rice cracker worth eating. It is a perfect souvenir for those who visit Asukaike Ruins.

Price

1bag (5pieces) : 432 yen
(approximately 3.05 USD)

Manufacturer

協同組合飛鳥観光振興

Nara