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Calbee “Kappa Ebisen Takoyaki Taste”

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Calbee “Kappa Ebisen Takoyaki Taste”

A snack that is ideal for both travel and souvenirs.

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Known for its “Can't stop, won't stop” slogan, Kappa Ebisen has been a popular snack since 1964. It is made with a blend of several varieties of wild shrimp, including kishi-ebi, saru-ebi, aka-ebi, and northern shrimp. The shrimp are used whole, shells and all, so the snack contains calcium. Rather than being deep-fried, it is toasted until crisp and savory.

This long-selling snack is also available in regional flavors across Japan. In the Kansai region, you can find a version inspired by takoyaki, an Osaka specialty. Its slightly tangy sauce flavor is complemented by the aromas of red pickled ginger, green laver, and bonito flakes, making it a popular souvenir from Kansai.

It is sold at Kansai International Airport, stores on the Shinkansen concourse at Shin-Osaka Station, and service and parking areas along expressways, so pick some up if you spot it.

Highlights

  • A calcium-containing snack toasted rather than deep-fried for a crisp, savory texture.
  • Also available in a takoyaki-inspired flavor based on the Osaka specialty, making it ideal as a souvenir.
  • Sold at locations including Kansai International Airport and the Shinkansen concourse at Shin-Osaka Station.

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  • With eight bags in the box, there is plenty to share

    With eight bags in the box, there is plenty to share

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We will take custody of the product and investigate the issue. Please include the name of the store where it was purchased and the date of purchase, then send the product in its original packaging to us with shipping charges payable upon delivery.
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Where does the name “Kappa Ebisen” come from?
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The kappa is a legendary creature that has long been familiar to people in Japan.
In 1955, Calbee launched Kappa Arare, an arare-style snack made from wheat flour. Kon Shimizu, the creator of the popular manga Kappa Tengoku at the time, was asked to draw the kappa character featured on the packaging. Kappa Ebisen was the final product in the Kappa Arare series.
When Kappa Ebisen was launched in 1964, the shrimp was the focus of the packaging, so no kappa illustration was included. However, the name remained and continues to be used today as Kappa Ebisen.

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Details

Name in Japanese
Calbee 「かっぱえびせん たこ焼き味」
Manufacturer
Calbee
Price
¥777 for 8 bags
Retail locations
Airport stores, station stores, expressway stores, souvenir shops, and other retailers in the Kinki region (Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, and Wakayama prefectures)
Calories
58 kcal per bag
Best-before period
6 months
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa