Fukushimaya

Fried fresh to order, hot agepan (fried bread) has a crisp exterior and an airy, pillowy crumb—the kind of simple treat best enjoyed straight away. At Fukushimaya, a traditional dagashiya snack shop in Nishi-Ogu, Arakawa Ward, this nostalgic treat is a beloved specialty that evokes memories of Japanese school lunches.

The variety of coatings is part of the appeal: classics like roasted soybean flour (kinako) and plain sugar sit alongside cinnamon, pleasantly bitter cocoa, and fragrant black sesame kinako. Their modest, snack-friendly size makes it easy to order several different flavors to compare, or to carry a bundle home for sharing.

Alongside the fried bread, chewy churros are another popular draw. In the warmer months, towering bowls of shaved ice with mix-and-match syrups also attract passersby looking to cool down on a neighborhood stroll. With snacks lined up in a delightfully old-fashioned shopfront, everything is easy to take away—ideal for a sweet pause during a park break or an afternoon wander.