Freshly Grilled Shrimp Cracker 'Yukari' Surpasses 100,000 Units Sold!

Image of Shrimp Cracker 'Yukari'

Sakakaku Sōhonpo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tōkai City, Aichi Prefecture; President: Yasusuke Sakakaku) has been selling freshly grilled shrimp crackers 'Yukari' daily at its 'BANKAKU FACTORY SHOP' (Bankaku Factory Shop), which opened in April 2025.

Since opening, the shop has frequently been featured in television, newspapers, and on social media. The uniquely aromatic flavor of the crackers has become highly popular, attracting many repeat visitors, and cumulative sales surpassed 100,000 units in May 2026 (※1).

※1: Total sales of 104,950 units (Period: April 24, 2025 – May 31, 2026)

About 'Freshly Grilled Yukari'

Freshly Grilled Yukari

Price: 100 JPY (108 JPY including tax) per piece

Feature: Exclusively available at this location nationwide. Sales end daily once the planned quantity is sold out.

Enjoy the exceptional aroma of 'Yukari' freshly grilled right at the store counter.

Grilling hours: From 10:30 AM (10:00 AM on weekends and holidays) until one hour before closing. Each order is grilled upon request.

※Operations may change depending on circumstances.

Manufacturing Process of 'Yukari'

The final finishing step, 'second grilling,' is performed at the counter of the 'BANKAKU FACTORY SHOP'.

BANKAKU FACTORY SHOP Store Image

Sakakaku Sōhonpo BANKAKU FACTORY SHOP

About the Lala Port Nagoya Minato Aclus Store

Address: 2-3-2 Minatomirai, Minato Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 455-8501

Business Hours: 10:00–20:00

※Weekends and Holidays: 10:00–21:00

Shrimp Cracker 'Yukari'

About Shrimp Cracker 'Yukari'

A flagship product of Sakakaku Sōhonpo. Approximately 70% of each cracker consists of fresh shrimp meat, carefully grilled to deliver a rich, deeply aromatic flavor.

The meticulous double-grilling process enhances its rich aroma and savory taste.

Since its naming and launch in 1966 (Showa 41), over 3.5 billion units have been shipped, making it a beloved local souvenir and gift item from Nagoya.

Sakakaku Sōhonpo

Sakakaku Sōhonpo Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1889 (Meiji 22) in Yokosuka (present-day Tōkai City, Aichi Prefecture), the company takes its name from its founder, Sakakaku Kakujirō. Centered on the shrimp cracker 'Yukari'—developed through innovation on 'ebihanpei,' a delicacy offered to the Tokugawa family during the Edo period—the company creates confections that make the most of nature's bounty.

In April 2026, the company celebrated its 137th anniversary since founding.