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Why did mentaiko become popular in Fukuoka?Fukuoka has become increasingly accessible by low-cost flights and the Shinkansen, while destinations beyond the city center, including Itoshima, have also attracted more visitors. One of the pr...

Hakata OryoryoHakata Oryoryo from Nakamuraya is, simply put, a bite-sized kamaboko fish cake filled generously with rich cheese. The filling is so substantial that each piece is surprisingly satisfying. A package contains individually wr...

My impression of TirolianI bought Tirolian at the souvenir area inside Hakata Station.A famous sweet loved throughout FukuokaNickname: SarasaSatisfaction: [star rating="4"]Tirolian is a baked Fukuoka confection made by Chidoriya Sohonke,...

Many people think of hardtack as emergency food rather than a souvenir. Kitakyushu’s famous Kurogane Kata Pan, however, is in a category of its own. It is so hard that people compare it to iron, and first-time tasters are almost certain ...

Hakata immediately brings spicy mentaiko to mind, and few people seem to dislike it. Ago-otoshi Seared Mentaiko is ideal for yourself or someone close when visiting Hakata, Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, or Fukuoka Airport. What Is Hakata Ago-otos...

Hakata has so much delicious food that choosing a souvenir can be difficult. Tsurunoko, loved for more than a century, is an excellent answer and especially suitable for tea lovers and older recipients. My Review of Tsurunoko Seven piece...

Fukuoka and Hakata are famous for mentaiko, but Kururi Kururi Hakata is convenient for young children or casual distribution at work. Seven pieces cost ¥540, and the modest box is easy to carry onto an airplane. Larger boxes of 15 and 24...

Menbei is a famous Hakata specialty combining mentaiko seasoned cod roe with rice crackers. Because it is sold at Fukuoka Airport, many people from outside the prefecture have probably tried it. When you want a distinctly Fukuoka or Haka...