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Shibakko-kun Peanut Butter Sable (Fuwari Shibayama): A limited-edition treat featuring the Shibayama Town mascot, with the rich flavor of peanut butter!
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... -
Kyonan Rakuichi Karinto (Sawarabi): A Souvenir from Roadside Station Hota Elementary School, Inspired by School Route Signs
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... -
Oedo Asakusa Oimoyasan Koshin Miyabi: Freshly made candied sweet potatoes coated in rich syrup—perfect as an Asakusa souvenir!
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... -
Peanut King (Yamasu): A Nut Snack that Fully Delivers the Flavor of Chiba’s King of Peanuts
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... -
Ariake Bashamichi Ice Cream Harbor: The rich vanilla flavor stands out, so I highly recommend chilling it before eating!
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... -
Bakauke Spiny Lobster Flavor (Chiba Exclusive): Recommended for both spiny lobster lovers and Bakauke fans!
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... -
Red Shoes Girl White Chocolate Cookies (Yokohama Marine Foods): Both the packaging and flavor are elegant, making it a great gift!
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... -
Enjoy the Taste of Chiba’s Sea at Home with Suwa Shoten’s 3-Piece Set: Peeled Squid, Peeled Mentaiko, and Tako Wasabi!
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... -
Choco-Qsuke: A Retro-Style New Aomori Souvenir! A Must-Repeat Product with a Warning Against Imitations!
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... -
Magic Hijiki (Yamasu Co., Ltd.): A Magical Way to Make Delicious Takikomi Rice with Ease!
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 ... -
Aomori Apple Caramel: A Perfect Souvenir for Sharing from the Pastry Shop Ragnoo
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...
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