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Super miniature "sugar arare" is an elegant confection

Founded in Niigata City in 1900, Meidi-ya Yukari Store, this store’s “Yukari” is a sugar candy with a very deep tradition.

ゆか里のパッケージ

Grainy arare made from glutinous rice is repeatedly rotated in a large kiln while being sprinkled with sugar. It is a traditional confectionery with a very long history in Niigata.

ゆか里を開封

It looks just like kompeitō, but it is actually a completely different candy. Inside are small “Arare” (small pieces of rice crackers), which are surrounded by a layer of sugar.

ゆか里一粒

Unique shape. I was told that the usual way to eat them is to dissolve them in hot water, but I just ate them as they were. The arare inside makes it light to the palate, and you can enjoy it as if it were a snack.

ゆか里一粒の大きさ

Each piece is this size and cute. The fact that the arare is firmly placed inside shows the traditional skill of the craftsman.

  • Price

    1bag (20g) 128yen
    (approximately 0.91 USD)

  • Manufacturer

    明治屋ゆかり店
    • Niigata

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