Karinkoron, a store specializing in karinto and beans

Karinkoron is a store specializing in karinto and beans. The store has stores in Asakusa and Kamakura (at the time of writing), and its lineup includes a variety of karinto, from standard to odd varieties. They also sell bean snacks, vegetable chips, and other items.

In addition to the wide variety of flavors, the shop also features Japanese paper packaging that won the 2012 Good Design Award. Different designs are available in Asakusa and Kamakura. This time, we will introduce the three varieties we got at the Asakusa store.

Japanese paper package design

Thunder Okoshi

The eye-catching package features a lantern of the Kaminarimon gate. When folded, only a portion of the design is visible; when unfolded, a scene typical of Asakusa appears. The design features a rickshaw, pigeons, red Fuji, and pine trees in chic colors. The price is 390 yen (excluding tax, same as below).



The colorful white, pink, green, brown and other colors are all crunchy and light. They have a nostalgic taste with a firm sweetness. The savory flavor of sesame and peanuts adds a nice accent.

Natsukashi Kinako

The package depicts various Tokyo landmarks, with Kabuki-za as the main attraction. Ninjas are flying around here and there. The price is 430 yen.


Soybean confectionery covered with a rich soybean flour. The contrast between the soybean flour that softly melts on the tongue and the crispy soybeans is delightful! The pleasant sweetness spreads.

Spicy kinpira gobo

The package is designed with a large bridge in Nihonbashi and an old townscape. It depicts seven gods of good fortune, cherry blossoms, cranes and turtles, and other auspicious motifs. The price is 460 yen.


The crunchy texture is typical of karinto, but the taste is exactly like kinpira. The burdock root flavor and the aroma of sesame oil waft through your nose. The aftertaste is a little spicy with a hint of red pepper. Once you start eating it, you will not be able to stop until it is gone.


The Japanese paper package can be used in a variety of ways, such as pasting it on a board to display it as art, or using it as a book cover or wrapping material. You can enjoy them long after you have finished eating them. You will want to buy various kinds for yourself and as souvenirs.