BANKAKU SOHONPO｜Nagoya Heritage Shrimp Cracker House

Nagoya’s Legendary Seafood Gift Since 1889
BANKAKU SOHONPO and the Original Shrimp Cracker “Yukari”

If you are looking for what many would call Japan’s most intensely flavoured shrimp cracker, BANKAKU SOHONPO from Nagoya is the name to know.

Founded in 1889, BANKAKU SOHONPO carries on the craft of “Ebi Hanpei,” a shrimp delicacy once presented to the Tokugawa shoguns in the Edo period. By SolyJapan standards, it represents the very peak of Japanese seafood confectionery, and remains one of the most iconic must-buy gifts from Nagoya for those who truly know how to appreciate good food.

Why Is It Called the “Hermès of Shrimp Crackers”?

1. Luxurious Ingredients: One Cracker Equals the Essence of About Seven Natural Shrimp
This is not an ordinary starch-based snack. The signature Yukari is made with approximately 70% shrimp as its main ingredient. On average, each cracker concentrates the flavour of around seven natural shrimp. That gives it a naturally rich taste, together with high calcium and protein content, while remaining relatively low in fat and calories, making it a rare savoury snack with both depth of flavour and nutritional appeal.

2. The Signature Double-Baking Process
To lock in the shrimp umami and create its unmistakable texture, the craftsmen continue to use a time-consuming traditional method. The first baking on an iron plate seals in the shrimp flavour. A second close-range charcoal baking then draws out excess oil while deepening the aroma. This process creates the cracker’s famous firm, crisp bite, the kind that becomes more fragrant the more you chew, leaving a long and deeply satisfying finish.

Soly-Explorer Tip: How Should You Enjoy It Best?

The Best Pairing: Perfect with Tea or Alcohol
Because Yukari has such a concentrated shrimp flavour, it works beautifully as an otsumami, especially with beer or Japanese sake. At the same time, its dry, crisp texture also pairs wonderfully with green tea or oolong tea, which is why it is especially loved by older generations and by those who prefer savoury snacks over very sweet treats.

The Meaning Behind the Name “Yukari”
In Japanese, the name Yukari carries the meaning of connection and bond. Its elegant gold tin packaging reflects the value of treasured relationships, which is why it is so often chosen in Japan for business gifting, wedding thank-you gifts, and important seasonal occasions.

Authentic Japanese Products, Shipped Worldwide

To make sure you can enjoy BANKAKU SOHONPO at its freshest and crispest, SolyJapan insists on sourcing the latest available gift boxes directly from Japan. We support shipping from Japan to Hong Kong, Taiwan, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, and worldwide, so this century-old Nagoya seafood delicacy can be delivered straight to your door.