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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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...