When I was young, I didn't like it very much, but as I grew up, I came to like "Raiokoshi". Whenever I come to Asakusa, I always buy it. If you buy three, it costs 1200 yen. It is a popular souvenir for those who like it. The history of "Raiokoshi" is very old, dating back about 1000 years. It is said to have originated from China and has been enjoyed as a snack for a long time. In any case, it has been a beloved treat for many years. The "Raiokoshi" made in Asakusa has been sold since the late Edo period.

When it comes to Asakusa's "Raiokoshi" (a type of traditional Japanese snack), this place might be the original one. The atmosphere outside the shop is great, with a lot of Japanese-style elements for a nice shopping experience. Many foreign tourists stopped by, so I think it must be famous online as well.

This is a well-known shop in Asakusa, known for its traditional sweets. It is located right next to the Kaminarimon Gate in Asakusa. I have tried their classic Kaminari Okoshi many times as a souvenir from Tokyo, but to be honest, it didn't quite suit my taste. However, this time when I passed by the shop, I tried a sample of a product called Churara, which was quite delicious, so I decided to buy it. It's like a modern version of Kaminari Okoshi. There are two flavors, Milk Peanut and Caramel Almond, and I bought both. I especially liked the Caramel Almond flavor. I recommend it as a souvenir from Tokyo.

My parents love visiting Asakusa, so we went to Kaminarimon for work. This place seems to be the most famous and has a wide variety of products available for purchase. The self-service tasting area allows you to try the products before buying, which is highly appreciated! Despite the bad weather, there were quite a few foreign tourists and the atmosphere was lively. Everyone was enjoying freshly baked senbei, fried manju, and colorful dango while strolling through Nakamise shopping street. It was fun to see them enjoying themselves, which made me feel happy too!

I was really curious about this shop called "Nama Okoshi" and decided to buy it. It's a soft okoshi with no fragrant smell, so it doesn't feel like okoshi at all. On the other hand, the can of the usual okoshi looks impressive, like a casual snack from a downtown area. Why does adding "nama" make it sound more delicious...? It made me wonder.

It's been a long time since I had Raiokoshi. When it comes to Raiokoshi, this long-established store is the place to go. The origin of Raiokoshi dates back to 1795 (Kansei 7), when street vendors started selling it in response to the reconstruction of the burnt down Kaminarimon gate. It is said that this store has inherited that tradition. Ukiyo-e prints by Utagawa Hiroshige from the same period also mention the name "Tokiwadō." Thank you for the delicious meal!

Tokiwado Raiokoshi Honpo @ Asakusa "Namaokoshi Azuki" "Namaokoshi Kokuto Kinako" "Raimei" *Takeout, matcha is my own. When you come near Kaminarimon, you should buy Namaokoshi! They often sell out, so I make sure to buy them when I find them. These are half-cooked sweets, unlike the typical Raiokoshi which is hard and crunchy, these are soft with a texture similar to between rice and arare. "Namaokoshi Azuki" and "Namaokoshi Kokuto Kinako" have a refined elegance and a unique texture that I really enjoy. Kokuto Kinako has a warm winter flavor, while Azuki has a delicious texture of red beans. Perfect for a tea time! "Raimei" has the hardest texture among Raiokoshi. Flavors include black sesame, cinnamon, kinako, aonori, sakura mochi, and peanuts. I particularly like the crunchy texture and aroma of black sesame and peanuts. The pink sakura mochi flavor is also unique and lovely. Among Raiokoshi, this is my absolute favorite!! Thank you for the meal. Favorite rating: ★★★★☆ #Tokiwado Raiokoshi Honpo #Asakusa gourmet #Asakusa souvenir #Asakusa Raiokoshi #Asakusa Namaokoshi #Asakusa #Namaokoshi #Nama Raiokoshi #Matcha #Tea time #At-home cafe #Tea ceremony #Wakameshi #Wakameshi_Asakusa

My dad is 80 years old and still full of energy. He traveled from Nagoya to Tokyo by Shinkansen all by himself. He always laughs when I make jokes. This time, he visited a friend in Asakusa, bought some Raiokoshi and sent them to our house before heading back to Nagoya. Today, the Raiokoshi arrived in a cardboard box. When I opened it, I found four big Santa-like bags, all containing the same thing. Inside each Santa bag were 10 individually wrapped Raiokoshi with various flavors. It's really thoughtful, but Dad, I can't finish all of these... Tokyo people sending Tokyo specialties to please people in Nagoya, my Dad. Stay healthy and energetic forever. Tokyo specialties Tokyo people ┏○))ｱｻﾞｰｰｰｰｽ!!! →Nagoya people→(Today, I distributed Tokyo specialties to my colleagues at work)

Thunder crackers! They are individually wrapped and contain cute pastel-colored snacks. They come in plain, peanut, black sesame, sakura, and matcha flavors. The peanut thunder cracker was delicious! Thank you for the meal (^人^)

A long-established confectionery shop near Kaminarimon in Asakusa. I always thought that rice cakes were supposed to be hard, but recently a soft rice cake has appeared! To cut to the chase, it's delicious. It's a different sensation from rice cakes, more like a different type of confectionery. There is a traditional confectionery in Gunma Prefecture called Gokabo, and it has a similar texture, moist and melting smoothly. It's the opposite of regular rice cakes, but it's also good.

Next to Kaminarimon, there is a place where the Monja pancakes are incredibly delicious! There are two flavors available: regular Monja and mentaiko (spicy cod roe) Monja. They are steaming hot, overflowing with juicy goodness! Although they are of a normal size, they are packed with plenty of ingredients, so you will feel satisfied with the portion. You can enjoy Monja pancakes on the go, which is convenient as it prevents the smell from sticking to your clothes. The aroma can be detected all the way to Kaminarimon, making it easy to find the place even if you are not familiar with the area. For those who love mentaiko, the mentaiko Monja is recommended! If you are not a big fan of mentaiko, then ordering the regular Monja is a good choice!

At some point, the conversation turned to the grandfather, and it was mentioned that whenever returning to the countryside, they would always bring back Raiokoshi from Jokkendo as a souvenir. In the past, during the Showa era, when it came to Tokyo souvenirs, Raiokoshi was one of the few things that came to mind. I had always thought that Raiokoshi was outdated and who would still buy it, but when the opportunity arose, I decided to visit the shop next to Kaminarimon. I knew there was a shop next to Kaminarimon, but seeing it up close, there were quite a variety of Raiokoshi available. There were soft ones and slightly harder ones lined up, so I asked the shop assistant if they had any harder ones. The shop assistant hesitated a bit and said they did have some harder ones, but seemed reluctant to offer them. I was curious as to why they didn't have the harder ones on display when they had some available. The shop assistant made a gesture of gnawing on something and indicated that the harder ones were difficult to eat. I decided to purchase a bag of the slightly harder Raiokoshi. It was unexpectedly expensive at 648 yen. I brought it back home and placed it on the family altar. As I sat in front of the TV during the Olympic Games, I opened the bag and took out a handful of Raiokoshi. They were bite-sized and came in various colors and shapes. Some had nuts, cinnamon, nori, sesame, or caramel. I enjoyed snacking on them while watching curling on TV. The game lasted for about 2-3 hours, and before I knew it, I had finished the Raiokoshi. I found them delicious when eaten occasionally. I would like to try the harder ones next time, as I think they would slow down my consumption and make them last longer.

I had a request from a company lady to buy something for her while in Asakusa, so I headed straight to Nakamise. The item she asked for was the famous "Raiden Okoshi" from the shop "Tokiwado Raiden Okoshi Honpo". When I arrived at the shop, I saw a variety of okoshi displayed, much different from what I remembered as a child. Back then, okoshi was wrapped in cellophane and shaped like a square prism, but now they come in various colors, shapes, and packaging. I tried some samples and ended up choosing the traditional "Raiden Okoshi" in a tin can. I bought a bag of individually wrapped square prism-shaped "Kamiso Okoshi" for the lady. I delivered it to her later, and she was pleased with my choice. The taste and texture of the okoshi were actually better than I remembered. It was a popular choice among tourists visiting Asakusa, and I might buy some for myself next time I'm there.

I received a souvenir from Tokyo, the ningyo-yaki from Tokiwado Raiokoshi Honpo. It's a classic Tokyo souvenir. Inside the castella cake is sweet red bean paste. The red bean paste is not too sweet, which is nice, but the cake was a bit dry. As a souvenir sweet, it's decent, but as a dessert for home, it's lacking in flavor. Thank you for the meal.

This is a shop that specializes in "Raiokoshi" (thunder rice cake). While strolling in Asakusa, I was intrigued by the sign that said "Monja Man" and decided to stop by. I ordered the "Monja Man" for 250 yen. It was steamed freshly and had a fluffy texture. I could taste the flavor of pickled ginger. It was a small but delicious monjayaki.

During a client dinner in Shinjuku, the other party also prepared a gift for me. When I opened it at home, it turned out to be the "Raijin Kamiose Can" from the "Tokiwado Raiokoshi Honpo Kaminarimon Honten." As someone born in Osaka, I couldn't help but think it was a pretty typical Tokyo souvenir. However, I had never tried it before, so I eagerly dug in. Inside the can were two types of rice cake, one made with white sugar and the other with brown sugar. I had them with coffee, and the white sugar one was your typical sweetness and flavor, while the brown sugar one had a richer and rounder taste. It's a simple taste that you don't find in modern sweets. In Osaka, we also have famous rice cakes like "Awakoshi" and "Iwakoshi," but compared to this "Raiokoshi," they are flatter and harder. I did some research and found out that "Raiokoshi" is made by steaming and roasting rice, then mixing it with water candy and peanuts to solidify. On the other hand, "Awakoshi" first crushes the rice finely before solidifying it with water candy, and "Iwakoshi" crushes the rice even finer, making it as hard as a rock. Despite using almost the same ingredients, the method of preparation makes a significant difference. The "Tokiwado Raiokoshi Honpo" store, which originated from street vendors in the late Edo period, opened its shop in Asakusa in 1892. With over a century of history, they have adapted their taste to suit the changing times. While "Raiokoshi" is softer than the "Awakoshi" I know, it's still considered hard for modern tastes. To cater to this, they have introduced new products with added wheat flour and starch to soften the rice flour, reducing the amount of water candy for less sweetness and hardness. It's a reminder that in any industry, maintaining tradition alone is not enough, and innovation is essential. Despite being a small treat, it provokes some thoughtful reflections. More importantly, after living in Tokyo for quite some time, I'm grateful to finally have the chance to try it. Thank you for the meal!

Even though the weather is nice, 80% of the shops on Nakamise Street are closed, there are few customers, and Asakusa feels very lonely. I occasionally purchase thunder cakes from the shop on the left side corner towards Kaminarimon. During Golden Week, cold amazake is being served to customers who make purchases. Everyone, please buy a lot.

Today, I went to Asakusa station to look for souvenirs. I took the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to the front car heading towards Asakusa. Upon arrival at Asakusa station, I exited through the front exit and turned left towards an old-fashioned shopping street. After passing a yakisoba shop on my left, I walked a bit and found exit 6. Exiting through exit 6, I arrived at Shin-Nakamise Street and turned left. After a short walk, I reached Nakamise Shopping Street and turned left. Continuing straight towards the Kaminarimon Gate, I turned right just before the gate and found the shop I visited today, "Tokiwado Kaminarikoshi Honpo" where I bought the Edo confectionery "Kaminarikoshi" as a souvenir. The shop has been loved for over 200 years. Inside the store, I was offered a sample of the confectionery by a male staff member. I decided to purchase a can of "Raijin" confectionery, which is easy to eat and has been popular for a long time, as a gift. With my purchase, I received a voucher for "amazake" (sweet sake). I used the voucher at the demonstration sales area next to the shop and enjoyed a cup of amazake for free. Amazake is believed to be good for health and comes in two main types: "rice koji amazake" and "sake kasu amazake." I tried the rice koji amazake, which is often called a "drinkable IV drip" due to its various health benefits. It helps improve gut health, activate the brain, and promote healthy skin and hair. After pondering these benefits, I finished the cup of amazake. Today, I visited "Tokiwado Kaminarikoshi Honpo" to share the nostalgic taste of Edo confectionery and enjoyed a cup of amazake, thanks to their kind service. It was a delightful experience.

When it comes to Asakusa, you think of Tokiwado's "Raiokoshi" (thunder crackers) - it's so common that I didn't even plan to review it. However, due to the current situation with the coronavirus recession, not only tourists but also regular elderly customers are avoiding visiting Asakusa, making it quite challenging. Therefore, I decided to support them by occasionally purchasing their products. I bought a mix of thunder crackers for a little over 1,000 yen, which included flavors like matcha and seaweed, offering a mix of traditional and modern tastes. It's a good option when you're not sure what to buy. On that day, they also gave me a homemade sweet sake as a gift, despite the difficult circumstances. You can find more information in the broadcast on BS1 on February 21st, "Winter of Decision, Asakusa - Business Owners in the Downtown Area and Credit Unions."

I received a discount ticket for riding in a rickshaw, so I got this. It's a bag with a design similar to Demon Slayer, containing three different types of thunder rice crackers. They are mini-sized, so you won't get tired of eating them. Thanks to the rickshaw discount ticket, I even got a limited edition bag with the Thunder Gate design.