Following on from the last Kaldi edition, our alcohol-loving Editorial Team staff would like to introduce "Seijo Ishii's Top 10 Popular Snacks"! Items that can be eaten as is without cooking. We have picked out items that go well with various types of alcohol, such as beer, wine, and sake.

*Prices are as of the time of the interview. (All prices exclude tax)

A long-selling product that has been loved for over 30 years since its release
"Temaki Natto"

Seijo Ishii "Temaki (Hand-rolled) Natto" 180g ¥1,590

One of Seijo Ishii's most famous products is "Temaki Natto," a long-selling product that has been on the market for more than 30 years.

Ariake seaweed is shaped like a sushi roll and filled with dried natto (fermented soybeans) and arare (Japanese sweet bean curd). Freeze-dried ground natto made from 100% domestic soybeans.

At first, the texture is crunchy. The more you chew, the more sticky the texture becomes, just like real natto! You can also taste the flavors of mustard and green onion, making it feel like you are eating a real natto roll. The small package is also a nice feature! Be careful, once you try it, you will become addicted to it!
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So crunchy, I can't stop eating!
"Kari-kari Iriko Fry"

Seijo Ishii "Osakana Snack Collection Crunchy Iriko Fried" ¥359

Another popular item from the Osakana Snack Collection is the “Kari-kari Iriko Fry”.

These snacks are made from high quality iriko (dried sardines) from Ehime Prefecture, and are crispy and easy to eat. It has a slightly bitter taste, but that goes well with sake! Beer and sake go well with it. In addition to iriko, there are kongari yaki aji (grilled horse mackerel), pari-pari egg crab, and pari-pari wakame (seaweed).

The pack comes with a lid, so it's perfect for remote drinking where you want to sip slowly! It's full of calcium, so it's also a snack for children.

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There are 22 well-flavoured quail eggs!
"Japanese Seasoned Quail Eggs"

Nori Miraku "Japanese Seasoned Quail Eggs" ¥ 690

Quail eggs, a favorite of drinkers.

Ajirakunori's "Japanese Seasoned Quail Eggs" are seasoned by slowly simmering them in a soy sauce sauce sauce flavored with bonito and brown sugar, so they have a strong flavor. Although they are small, they are packed with umami. There are 22 such well-seasoned quail in the package!

It's a small package, so it's good that your hands don't get dirty. Not only as a snack, but also as a side dish for salads and lunch boxes ◎

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The more you chew, the more umami spreads
"Yamitsuki Aburi Tara"

Suguru "Yamitsuki Aburi Tara" ¥350

As a sake lover, you can't miss dried foods.

"Yamitsuki Aburi Tara (addictive grilled cod)" is sold by Suguru, whose signature product is the popular "Sauce Katsu" candy. A fish meat sheet made from Hokkaido fish meat surimi is dipped in soy sauce and grilled to a savory flavor. The more you chew, the more the umami flavor spreads.

Good with sake. Good with beer. Once you start eating it, you can't stop. The simple seasoning makes it a good match for any kind of sake or snack!

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Sour & crunchy texture
"Setouchi Lemon Flavored Lotus Root Ten Chips"

Daiko Foods "Setouchi Lemon Flavored Lotus Root Ten Chips" ¥330

Chips made by battering only one side of lotus root, deep-frying it crispy, and seasoning it with the juice of powdered lemons produced in Setouchi. The moment you open the bag, you will be enveloped in the sweet and sour scent of lemon.

Crunchy and crunchy, not crispy and light. Recommended with highballs, white wine, cold sake, and other refreshing drinks.

It's a lotus root, so you can get plenty of dietary fiber!

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