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Following the previous article, this review is once again about senbei—and once again about Utsunomiya and gyoza dumplings. Why did I eat two products with such similar names in succession? They were displayed side by side despite lookin...

Rice crackers as a souvenir are about as classic a choice as you can make. They are convenient because they suit a wide range of recipients and occasions. Asakusa, Soka, and Fukagawa offer serious senbei brands rooted in their local trad...

This time I am introducing candy. A single tin of candy may feel rather lonely as a souvenir, but it is a convenient extra item to add beside a substantial box of sweets. If you know the recipient’s family includes elementary-school chil...

At a time when going out had become almost impossible, our sweet-loving household turned to online shopping to satisfy our cravings. While searching for desserts made properly with Japanese-grown ingredients, I discovered a shop called H...

Fujiya's Milky candy has been loved in Japan for generations. This Tochigi-exclusive version pairs its familiar rich milk flavor with Tochiotome strawberry. I bought it at Michi-no-Eki Makuraga no Sato Koga in neighboring Ibaraki. Milky ...