Sayama, Saitama, Japan｜かにや工場ショールーム

When traveling around Saitama, Kaniya signboards often catch your eye. A Japanese and Western confectionery store with 11 stores in Saitama Prefecture. This store is located in front of the factory. The store looks plain from the outside, but once you step inside, it's bright and clean. The items are displayed in an easy-to-understand manner, such as in order of popularity. Kaniya's signature sweet is Kenki, which resembles a fluffy sponge sandwiched with cheese-flavored butter. Even people who don't like sweet things will like it. The daifuku was also chewy and delicious. There are many other types, and you can buy one at a time. Parking for several cars available

There is a horror author that I discovered about 30 years ago and have loved ever since. With its unique style, once you see it, you'll never forget it. I've seen it somewhere before. Although he has a comical style, he is the author of small masterpieces that perfectly depict the fear of looking into the abyss of humanity. Kaniya no Kenki was introduced in author Kanako Inuki's Saitama manga essay, and I've been wanting to try it someday. That day has come today. Kenki is a factory direct sales store. This font is exactly as it looks in the book. I couldn't wait to open the package and there was a slight cheese smell. When you bite into a Busse, you'll be addicted to the soft texture, the salty taste, and the richness and sweetness of the cheese cream. It is different from the Busse type sweets that you often see. The cheese was rich and delicious. In the 1950s, it must have been a fancy Western confectionery and a luxury item. On the way to Kaniya, I passed Iriso's Seven Song Well, which was introduced in the essay. Sayama-Iruma-Hanno has many hidden spots that are great for driving and playing with children. I'll be going for a drive to buy Kenki again soon.

I felt nostalgic for the Kenki I ate when I was little, so I went to buy some. It still had a slightly salty, buttery flavor and was delicious.