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Takahashi Seika “Vitamin Castella”

A vitamin-infused castella, Hokkaido’s favorite snack for a century.

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Takahashi Seika is a Asahikawa-based confectionery established in 1917. It was established by Mr. Takahashi, who trained in the art of castella making in Nagasaki, trained mochi and Japanese sweets making in Honshu, where he eventually found his way to Asahikawa as the first owner of Takahashi Seika.

Takahashi Seika’s “Vitamin Castella” is a snack every Hokkaido, Asahikawa citizen has eaten once. To solve the nutrition and food crisis post-war, the Vitamin Castella was made to create a food that was “cheap but nutritious”. It features more wheat than regular castella and is infused with Vitamin B1 and B2.

Vitamin Castella, a Hokkaido citizen’s favorite snack, has a fluffy, yet firm texture. This is because the castella contains less water to have it preserved longer. This texture and sweetness is loved as a nostalgic taste for Hokkaido citizens.

Highlights

  • Established in 1917 by the first owner who trained in the art of castella making in Nagasaki.
  • Contains vitamins to solve the post-war issue of less nutrition and starvation.
  • Its tender sweetness and unique texture is loved for a century by Hokkaido citizens as a nostalgic taste.

Photos

  • A photo of Takahashi Seika circa 1917 (around the time of establishment).

    A photo of Takahashi Seika circa 1917 (around the time of establishment).

  • Vitamin Castella with a fluffy, firm texture with a tender sweetness.

    Vitamin Castella with a fluffy, firm texture with a tender sweetness.

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Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

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Not available

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Is it possible to return or exchange a defective product after opening the package?

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Only in Japan, please send the product and we will send you a replacement.

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International shipping is not available.

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Details

Name in Japanese
高橋製菓「ビタミンカステーラ」
Postal Code
070-0034
Address
Hidari1, 13chome, 4jodori, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido (Address of head office)
Telephone
0166-23-4950
Closed
Saturdays, Sundays, Public holidays
Business Hours
9:00am-5:00pm
Price
Vitamin Castella 100 yen / 1pc
Access
15 min walk from JR Asahikawa Station.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)