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The product introduced here is the Saitama-exclusive Sainokaori Rabbit Cream Daifuku sold by Nagotoya, a company that makes a wide variety of souvenir products. A box contains nine pieces and costs ¥648. The best-before date is printed o...

Saitama has several well-known souvenirs, including Soka rice crackers and Fukaya green onions. Gokabo is another long-selling product found throughout the prefecture. The Magic Gokabo introduced here is part of the Gokabo range made by ...

When I go out, there is about an 80% chance that I will choose ramen for lunch. There are delicious ramen shops all over Japan, so I cannot help seeking them out. This particular day was rather hectic, and I never managed to get ramen fo...

Whenever I choose souvenirs, I always check for products designed to accompany rice. Boxed sweets are tempting because so many are delicious, but I tend to eat too many. Whenever possible, I actively choose a local savory product that go...

Pickles may sound a little modest as a souvenir, especially when the product is not particularly famous. Yet when they are clearly a cut above the pickles you normally eat, they can become a fine souvenir in their own right. These delive...

I found and bought these while visiting the outbound Hanyu SA (Pasar Hanyu). I had once bought exceptionally delicious milk ice cream on a visit to a Saitama farm, so I thought this might suit my tastes too. Because it is a refrigerated ...

Fukkachan is the mascot character inspired by Fukaya green onions in Saitama. The plump, three-dimensional Fukkachan box attracted me at Takasaka Service Area. I have also seen this product frequently at other service and parking areas. ...

Products featuring Fukaya green onions can be found in almost every souvenir shop in Saitama Prefecture. Because Fukaya negi is a celebrated local ingredient, the products are generally well made and enjoyable. There are unusual variatio...

I have been visiting roadside stations around Japan as part of my ongoing search for regional souvenirs. The more places I visit, the more I rediscover how appealing these stations can be, and each visit makes me eager to explore the nex...

Every so often, you come across a product in a souvenir shop that seems completely out of place. Imagine a shop whose shelves are mostly filled with boxed sweets, only to find a jar of miso sauce sitting among them. In my experience, pro...

A small souvenir can make even a short trip more memorable. I found this highway-exclusive Jagariko flavor during a casual stop at Yashio Parking Area. It may not be specific to Saitama, but it makes a fun road-trip gift. Jagariko Spicy ...

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...