Ogino Pan, a bakery located in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, is well-known among anpan (sweet bean bun) enthusiasts. It’s so popular that some people come from afar just to buy from them, and their headquarters’ factory outlet is even...

When it comes to Chiba souvenirs, seafood-based products are a must-check. Being a family of shrimp lovers, we usually gravitate toward anything related to lobster, but this time, it’s all about clams. Chiba Prefecture indeed has plenty ...

Highway service areas have often been highlighted as great spots for buying souvenirs. Takasaka Service Area in Saitama Prefecture stands out with unique features like pedestrian access between the inbound and outbound sides and a dog ru...

I recently learned that the birthplace of Japanese dairy farming is in Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture. I noticed this because there were many products and slogans referencing this at the roadside station “Michi no Eki Miyoshimura Hina no S...

When it comes to souvenirs, I think checking out local specialties and unique products is the first step. Even if it’s something you’re giving to someone else, a souvenir conveys a simple message of where you visited. For Chiba Prefectur...

This is a product I purchased at the roadside station "Fuwari Shibayama" after visiting the Shibayama Kofun and Haniwa Museum in Shibayama Town, Chiba Prefecture. Shibayama Town is famous for its ancient burial mounds and haniwa figurine...

Continuing with the items I bought at Roadside Station Hota Elementary School, this time I’m introducing karinto. The packaging prominently features “Hota Elementary School” and “Kyonan Rakuichi,” so it seems to be an original product fr...

The product I’m introducing this time is a traditional candied sweet potato from a long-established shop, given to me as a gift. Most people have probably tried candied sweet potatoes at least once. Processed versions with a longer shelf...

When it comes to souvenirs from Chiba, peanuts are the classic choice. I’ve already introduced several peanut-related products, but one of my absolute favorites is “Mame Shibori.” It’s something I could eat every day—simple in both appea...

Does anyone else feel like Yokohama seems more urban, even though they live in Tokyo? In my family, we usually head to Chiba on weekends, so Yokohama feels quite far. But this time, we went to the amusement park Cosmo World, which gave m...

One of Chiba’s specialties is spiny lobster. If you’re wondering why Chiba features “Ise” lobster, I’ve written about it elsewhere in my blog, so feel free to check it out if you’re curious. I came across this collaboration between spiny...

Although I live in Tokyo, every time I drive just 40 minutes to Yokohama, it always feels like a completely different atmosphere. The souvenir shops are filled with so many Yokohama-themed products that if I didn’t have to worry about my...

When it comes to Chiba, you can't forget the bounty of the sea. I’ve mentioned before how even though Chiba is known for spiny lobster, my other favorite is shiokara (fermented seafood). The richly flavored varieties from Aomori are exce...

After a long break, here’s a new post featuring another Aomori souvenir—that’s how excited I was to share this! This time, I’m introducing "Choco-Qsuke" by Shinbori Co., Ltd., which I purchased at Kub Foods in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefe...

Chiba's Souvenir Shops Are Packed with Great Finds! Today, I’m introducing a unique product called "Magic Hijiki"—a type of seasoning mix for making takikomi gohan (flavored rice). Although the packaging might seem plain, it was stacked ...

Since I was able to restart my blog thanks to Choco-Qsuke's introduction, I’ll keep it going! This time, I’m sharing another souvenir from Aomori! Let me introduce "Aomori Apple Caramel," a product from Ragnoo, which is arguably the most...