The annual ring cake originated in Germany, where it is called the "king of cakes". Because of its complicated production process and blessed meaning, it is a necessary food for local festivals such as Christmas and weddings.

In addition to Germany, you can eat annual ring cakes in Switzerland and Japan, and it is very popular in Japan. Locals will take annual ring cakes as a gift. The annual ring cake is a popular snack in Japan. As a blessing gift, it can also be bought in general grocery stores. Among them, Juchheim, an old-fashioned annual ring cake with a history of more than 100 years, is the most famous product. Its founder KarlJuchheim came from Germany. He was imprisoned in Japan as a prisoner of war by the Japanese army during World War I, and was released after the war. Karl opened the first cake shop Juchheim in Yokohama.