Dream of "Buying Snack as much as you Want" Comes Trues in Meido-cho, Nishi-ku, Nagoya!

Nagoya City Nishi-ku
Posting date: 2022.10.21

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Dagashi produced in the Tokai area

The Tokai area is a treasure trove of candy makers. Did you know that many nationally famous candy bars were born in the Tokai area?

From here, we will introduce 8 selections of candy that originated in the Tokai area.

Mitsuya Confectionery Co., Ltd. "Biskun"

"Biskun" has been sold by Mitsuya Confectionery Co., Ltd. in Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya City for more than 50 years. A stick-shaped biscuit with a hint of saltiness in its sweetness.

Bisu-kun" is also used in the dessert menu offered by Sugakiya, a well-known ramen and sweet shop. It is truly a local candy representative of Nagoya.

Miyata Confectionery Co., Ltd. "Young Donut"

"Young Donut" are made by Miyata Seika Co. in Kakamigahara City, Gifu. It is a sweet and tasty candy containing four small doughnuts.

The plain flavor with milk is the standard, but now there is also a chocolate flavor that contains 5 pieces. It's a size that you can share with everyone, so sharing it with your family and friends is also a good point.

Toho Seika Co., Ltd. "Potato Fries"

"Potato fry" of Toho Seika Co., Ltd. in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture. It is a snack that has been loved for a long time since it was first sold in 1980.

Currently, there are three flavors: “fried chicken flavor,” “potato salt butter,” and “kalbi grilled flavor.” The classic fried chicken flavor has a spicy flavor that goes well with beer. The crispy texture is addictive.

Marukawa Seika Co., Ltd. Fusen Gum

The Fusen Gum series of Marukawa Seika Corporation, located in Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Japan. The company sells a variety of gums, including Cola Gum, Felix Gum, and Marble Fusen Gum.

There was a winning lottery ticket inside, and the children were excited to see if they would win. The practice of inflating the balloon gum was aided by this Marukawa gum (laugh).

Oyatsu Company "Baby Star Ramen"

"Baby Star Ramen" is produced by Oyatsugu Company, Ltd. in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. Everyone has probably had a taste of it at least once, right? The star of the candy world, "Baby Star Ramen" is also a candy born in Tokai.

It's delicious to eat as it is, but it's also delicious to add a little bit of baby star ramen to the dish! It is a must-have item when choosing cheap sweets.

Iwamoto Seika Co., Ltd. “Tamago Boro”

"Tamago Boro" from Iwamoto Seika Co., Ltd. in Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture. It is a baked confectionery with a gentle taste that melts in your mouth and fills your mouth with a slight sweetness.

Cute retro animal illustrations! Since it is easy to eat even for small children from around 7 months old, many people may have eaten candy for the first time. It is an attractive sweet that makes you feel happy when you take a bite.

Kyoshin Confectionery Co., Ltd. “Mochi-ame”

"Mochi-ame" from Kyoshin Confectionery Co., Ltd. in Nishi Ward, Nagoya City. Unlike gummies and gum, it is a sweet candy with a chewy texture.

The main flavors include cherries, green apples, grapes, and other fruits. The "Fruits Forest," which comes in a variety of flavors, is a bit of a luxury with its monaka. The candy is colorful and lovely to look at.

The Tokai area is truly a land of candy. Did you have any favorite sweets? Please take this opportunity to try some delicious candy that originated in the Tokai area.

In Myodo-cho, I tried my dream “buying candy as much as I want”!

At last, that childhood dream will come true. I bought the candy of my dreams in Meido-cho! This time, I bought about 3,000 yen worth of snacks. I was thrilled and excited, my heart pounding with excitement at the amount of money that was unthinkable from my childhood budget.

From that nostalgic taste to selections for adults, we will deliver a lot!

When it comes to candy, you can't miss this one! Its name is "Umaibo". It contains so many Umaibo that you might think it contains enough Umaibo for a lifetime!

This set contains a total of 50 Umaibo bars, five each of ten different flavors.

Impression that there are many different flavors such as "yakitori flavor", "natto flavor", and "tonkatsu sauce flavor". There is also a sweet “sugar rusk flavor”, so you can enjoy both sweet and spicy flavors!

Next, I would like to introduce “Snack Calpas”. Contains 50 mini calpas.

The size that can be eaten in one bite is perfect for snacks for children and snacks for adults! It has just the right amount of saltiness and is addictive. It's nice to be able to eat quickly on the spot when you're hungry.

Next is the nostalgic “kinako stick”. It is a stick-shaped dough made by kneading sugar, starch syrup, etc., and sprinkled with soybean flour. The soft texture and gentle taste of soybean flour are irresistible.

I think there are many children who like kinako, but when they grow up, I feel that the deliciousness of kinako becomes more immersive.

This is a great size of "Fu-chan (fu sweets)".

Brown sugar and honey are effective, and it has a crispy, fluffy and light texture. It's easy to overeat, so be careful when eating!

Inside the large carrot is a "pon-gashi". It is a crispy snack made by applying pressure to rice and opening it up at once to make it puff up. This is a big size containing 65 grams.

You can eat it as it is, or mix it with melted chocolate and arrange it like crunchy chocolate!

“Hanagushi Castella” is a round castella cake stuck on a skewer. I remember that I used to take out the box that was in the box at the candy store.

The rough sugar on this surface is irresistible.

"Okonomi set" filled with popular sweets.

They are often distributed at children's parties and other events. For an event where children gather, this kind of assorted sweets set is great value and perfect!

Wholesalers basically sell products packed in bags or boxes, but there are also cheap sweets that are sold individually.

Colorful konjac jelly, doughnut-shaped marble chocolate, ramune in a bottle-shaped case, and more. There is a wide variety of candy that is still loved by people!

From here, we will introduce two different kinds of sweets.

First up is the Lily Pokegum Soda, which has a cute retro illustration. Contains 12 colorful round-shaped foam gums.

In this way, when you press the button in the middle, a cute stick of gum comes out. There is no doubt that the place will be exciting with a fun device that tickles the child's heart.

The second one is "The Katanuki. This is the Japanese version of the katanuki, which is experiencing a renewed boom due to a popular Korean TV drama! In one box, there are six different pictured boards to be eaten.

All you have to do is crack it open along the mold, but this is surprisingly difficult. You can imagine children playing with it like crazy, can't you? The board is made of starch, so it can also be eaten! This is a fun candy that you can enjoy playing with full of Showa-era atmosphere.

We have introduced various sweets, how was it?

Here in Myodo-cho, there are still many nostalgic sweets that could not be introduced in this article. By all means, please visit Meidocho's cheap sweets wholesale district to fulfill your dream!

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Born in Nagoya, raised in Nagoya. At university, she majored in media production and studied design and advertising. Interested in food, art, and fashion, and her hobbies are drawing illustrations, making bouquets, and watching movies. She likes visiting coffee shops and cafes, and it is her daily routine to drink at least one cup of coffee every day.  She will disseminate the hidden charm of the Tokai region, focusing on gourmet food.

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