Review of Kyoto Kamogawa Duck SabléI bought it in the underground shopping area at Kyoto Station.An unusual Kyoto souvenirNickname: AoSatisfaction: [star rating="4"]Kyoto offers an enormous range of souvenirs, from historic standards to ...

Visitors from outside the prefecture may not know it, but Otemanju is so famous among Okayama residents that almost everyone recognizes the name. It is the kind of sweet that seems to be waiting whenever you visit a grandmother’s home.Th...

Review of Gokatteya YokanIt is sold by Gokatteya Honpo in Esashi, Hiyama District, and at souvenir shops around Hakodate, the airport and Hakodate Station.Nickname: blueblueblueSatisfaction: [star rating="5"]Gokatteya Yokan is a famous c...

Hattasan Soneiji’s famous Yakuyoke Dango: a gentle taste surrounded by scenery and traditionHattasan Soneiji in Fukuroi, Shizuoka, is a historic temple long loved for prayers against misfortune. Founded in 725 by imperial order, it has w...

Review of Matsumura ManjuI purchased it at Kusatsu Onsen.My number one among hot-spring manjuNickname: CapybaraSatisfaction: [star rating="4"]Manju is sold in almost every hot-spring town, but Matsumura’s version feels exceptional to me....

Review of Kamome no TamagoI purchased it at Morioka Station.A charming rounded shape and delicious flavorNickname: MachiSatisfaction: [star rating="5"]Kamome no Tamago is one of the most famous souvenirs associated with Morioka and Iwate...

Hakata Torimon is sold as a Hakata-style fusion of Western and Japanese confectionery. Soft white bean paste is enclosed in a tender, milk-scented skin. It is the maker’s most popular product and has earned long-running recognition at Mo...

Review of Kitami peppermint oilIt can be purchased at Memanbetsu Airport.A versatile item born from the land of HokkaidoNickname: karadinSatisfaction: [star rating="5"]This is peppermint oil made with mint, one of Hokkaido’s best-known a...

Review of Daibutsu PuddingIt can be purchased from Mahoroba Daibutsu Pudding Honpo, including around Yamato-Saidaiji Station.Reassuringly simple ingredientsNickname: CarrieSatisfaction: [star rating="5"]Daibutsu Pudding expanded rapidly ...

Review of Lake Akan marimoHow about keeping marimo as a living interior decoration?Nickname: karadinSatisfaction: [star rating="5"]The souvenir I would like to introduce is marimo, the round green algae for which Lake Akan is famous. On ...

Review of Yaizu bonito rice crackersThey can be purchased at service areas in the Shizuoka section of the Tomei Expressway.This is now the souvenir I always chooseNickname: TorakoSatisfaction: [star rating="5"]My first box came from a pa...

Review of matcha chinsukoOkinawa’s classic chinsuko in a green tea flavorNickname: sawaSatisfaction: [star rating="5"]When people think of sightseeing on Okinawa’s main island, Kokusai Street is difficult to leave out. To reach it, take ...

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...

Review of Sapporo Agricultural College Hokkaido Milk CookiesNickname: Midori no TanukiSatisfaction: [star rating="5"]“Sapporo Agricultural College” was the predecessor of Hokkaido University, an institution that trained many people in ag...

Review of Okuri TartIt can be purchased at Iyotetsu Takashimaya.A luxurious version of Matsuyama’s local tart with whole chestnutsNickname: KotetsuSatisfaction: [star rating="4"]In much of the world, a tart means fruit or another filling...

Review of Hakone thin-skin salt manjuIt can be purchased at souvenir shops around Hakone-Yumoto.A refreshing and delicious salted manjuNickname: AyaSatisfaction: [star rating="5"]During a trip to Hakone, I bought Hakone thin-skin salt ma...

Jaga Pokkuru is especially popular among younger travelers. Someone seeing the name for the first time may wonder what it is; in simple terms, it is a potato snack.Potato chips are the best-known potato snack, but Jaga Pokkuru takes a di...

Okayama’s famous kibidangoThe Seto Inland Sea region is home to many legends, and the tale of Momotaro is among the most famous. Okayama is often described as the birthplace of the Momotaro story, so kibidango has long been strongly asso...

When people in Kumamoto think of a truly classic Japanese confection, Homare no Jindaiko is one of the first names that comes to mind. It is the signature sweet of the long-established confectioner Okashi no Kobai. Smooth gyuhi—a soft co...

My impression of KurumiccoKurumicco can be purchased from Kamakura Beniya.A confection enjoyed by all generationsNickname: SanaSatisfaction: [star rating="4"]I first received Kurumicco as a souvenir from a colleague before I moved to Kan...

My impression of Ringo OtomeI purchased it at the Azusagawa Service Area.Charming and deliciousNickname: MaasanSatisfaction: [star rating="4"]Ringo Otome is an apple confection somewhat like a delicate rice cracker. It is wonderfully cri...

My impression of Ayumi’s sata andagiIt can be purchased at Makishi Public Market.A classic Okinawan souvenir everyone enjoysNickname: NekomochiSatisfaction: [star rating="4"]Sata andagi is a popular Okinawan fried confection, often descr...

Gokan Eemon is a black soybean madeleineWhen you cannot decide on an Osaka souvenirNickname: RinrinSatisfaction: [star rating="4"]Choosing a souvenir in Osaka can sometimes be harder than expected. You may want something light, easy to c...

My impression of Fujiiya Momiji ManjuMomiji manju from long-established FujiiyaNickname: SarabayashiSatisfaction: [star rating="5"]Momiji manju is one of Hiroshima’s representative confections. Many manufacturers produce it in a wide ran...

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...

Review of Kobe Beef Rice SauceIt can be purchased from the souvenir shop inside Kobe Airport.Kobe Airport souvenir shopNickname: skadueSatisfaction: [star rating="3"]During a trip home to Kobe, we bought Kobe Beef Rice Sauce as a souveni...

Review of Miyajima rice paddlesA rice paddle that offers a taste of Japanese cultureNickname: OfukuroSatisfaction: [star rating="4"]Rice is central to everyday eating in Japan, appearing in dishes such as donburi and sushi. A shamoji, or...

About Yoshida Kishimen’s semi-fresh noodlesKishimen, the broad and flat noodles associated with Nagoya, are one of the city’s best-known specialties. As a Nagoya resident, my clear favorite is Yoshida Kishimen. Nagoya has several famous ...

If I were choosing one souvenir from Aomori, my recommendation would be Usukurenai Hyakka from Okina-ya, a respected local confectioner founded in 1918.What is Usukurenai?Okina-ya’s famous Usukurenai begins with Kogyoku apples grown in A...

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...

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...

Biscuiterie Bretonne’s Gâteau NantaisGâteau Nantais is a traditional cake associated with Nantes in western France. Biscuiterie Bretonne presents it as a rich, compact butter cake finished with a fragrant glaze. Its small round shape loo...

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...