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Why I recommend the Maxim’s de Paris assortment I often bought this favorite at Costco, where it was sometimes discounted. When I first discovered it there, I placed it in the cart without hesitation. Open the illustrated red Maxim’s box...

Review of Tokyo BrownieIt can be purchased inside Tokyo Station.Deeply satisfying chocolateNickname: NorrSatisfaction: [star rating="5"]Tokyo Brownie comes as six bar-shaped chocolate brownies in a box. I noticed the shop while searching...

Kuze Fuku Shoten Imo KenpiAn addictive flavor that satisfies everyoneNickname: KazumamaSatisfaction: [star rating="5"]Kuze Fuku Shoten carries many appetizing seasonings and specialty foods. At its Tokyo Solamachi store, visitors can als...

My recommended Tokyo souvenirKumoka from NOAKE TOKYO is a cloud-like cotton-candy confection designed to be shaken with flavored powder before eating. Its playful appearance and airy texture make it unlike the standard boxes found at air...

One classic Mount Takao souvenir is Takao Senbei. Unlike ordinary rice crackers, it is a Western-influenced kawara senbei made from wheat flour and egg—closer to a firm cookie. Its maple-leaf shape and simple flavor evoke the mountain, a...

I sometimes feel embarrassed giving flashy, newly imported sweets as souvenirs, so I prefer simple confections with the atmosphere of the Showa era. Surely I am not alone. I love old-fashioned sweets from long-established shops, and beca...

I first became familiar with Yoku Moku because I often received its sweets as business gifts. At the time I was surrounded by many different souvenirs, so I did not consciously compare which brand tasted best. After eating Yoku Moku seve...

This is an assortment from luxury chocolate maker Godiva. Six kinds of chocolate are arranged against a pale blue background on the stylish package. Their glossy surfaces look delicious. Godiva Biscuit Collection Box The best-before date...

I received a bag of Higashi Arare from a famous rice-cracker shop in Ryogoku. After tasting them, I found the flavor remarkably addictive, so I would like to introduce them here. Higashi Arare (Higashi Arare Honpo) The package is simple,...

Castella is strongly associated with Nagasaki, but excellent versions are also available in Tokyo. I received this one as a gift, and it proved every bit as delicious as its elegant appearance suggested. After looking it up, I learned th...

Tokyo attracts an enormous number of visitors, so naturally it also offers a vast range of souvenirs. Each area has its own character, from Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree to Ginza and Nihonbashi, although airports and major stations often car...

Dried Friet Premium Salt is produced by the famous French-fry specialist AND THE FRIET, with Tokyo-area shops in Hiroo, Harajuku, and Shibuya. It is slightly expensive for everyday snacking, but stylish and well received as a gift when v...

I have been buying souvenirs from all over Japan, and today an impressive range of regional and premium products is also available through Amazon and Rakuten. I wanted to keep a slightly luxurious box of sweets at home, so this time I or...

Yoyogi Parking Area is found only on the inbound side of the Shuto Expressway Shinjuku Route. Because Tokyo is our base for many trips, we regularly use the Metropolitan Expressway. I had long known that Yoyogi PA existed, but its inboun...

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...

Asakusa is one of Japan's most famous sightseeing districts. Because visitors come from every corner of the world, it also offers an enormous variety of souvenirs. One product that has remained consistently popular is the dorayaki from K...

The product I’m introducing this time is a traditional candied sweet potato from a long-established shop, given to me as a gift. Most people have probably tried candied sweet potatoes at least once. Processed versions with a longer shelf...