Ōshima-ya

Browsing the sweet and savory treats lined up on the shelves brings an immediate sense of nostalgia. Nestled in a neighborhood shopping street near Shakujii-kōen Station, Ōshima-ya preserves the warmth of a classic Japanese confectionery shop. Alongside time-honored rice crackers that offer a rustic, comforting crunch, shoppers will spot items seldom seen in modern supermarkets, such as fragrant karumeyaki honeycomb toffee, ginger senbei, iced animal biscuits, and traditional morokoshi sweets.

Alongside bagged sauce-flavored senbei and ramune candies, the shop also sells Russian cakes individually by the piece. It is an easy stop whether you are craving a single sweet bite or looking to leave with a bag full of treats. Ōshima-ya is open from 9:00 to 19:00 every day except Wednesday, and transactions are cash only. Bringing along some loose change makes finding your favorite old-time confection all the more enjoyable.