Kumamoto has many attractions. The Greenland amusement park is always filled with families and couples, while the Aso Monkey Theater entertains visitors with charming performing monkeys.
There are also numerous hot springs, with Kurokawa Onsen especially popular. Kumamoto offers abundant delicious food and a wide variety of souvenirs.
Among them, I recommend Brown Sugar Donut Sticks as an easy souvenir to buy.
What Are Brown Sugar Donut Sticks?
These stick-shaped donuts are crisp outside, moist inside, and moderately sweet.
They are a famous Kumamoto souvenir. Although sold outside the prefecture too, they still feel unmistakably like a classic Kumamoto gift.
Who Will Enjoy Brown Sugar Donut Sticks?
They are less greasy than ordinary donuts and leave a clean finish. Both their appearance and flavor are simple, and that is precisely their charm.
Carefully selected ingredients and frying oil produce a deep, lingering sweetness. Despite being fried, they are unexpectedly light and easy to eat.
They use generous Okinawan brown sugar and are popular with older people too. I especially enjoy them with milk, which softens the brown-sugar sweetness and makes it difficult to stop.
Many Varieties and Package Sizes
Besides the original brown-sugar flavor, purple sweet potato and Aso milk versions are available. There are assorted flavors, boxes combining karinto, brown sugar, and pudding, small casual bags, and boxes of up to 60 pieces, so you can choose according to the recipient. At the main shop you can tour the factory and sample products before buying souvenirs.
At under ¥40 per piece, they are inexpensive enough to distribute casually.
Packages feature Kumamon or Rilakkuma and come in many box and bag sizes. Every piece is individually wrapped, making them affordable for offices, schools, and other large groups.
Watch Brown Sugar Donut Sticks on Video
Here is the television commercial.
Brown Sugar Donut Sticks Product Info, Expiration Date, Manufacturer
| Product Name | Brown Sugar Donut Sticks |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / Seller | Fujibambi |
| Address | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Expiration Date | - |
| Place of Purchase | Souvenir shops in Kumamoto |
| Price | About ¥40 each |
