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A former secretary selects 5 truly delicious souvenirs from Iwate Prefecture!

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Iwate Prefecture, a treasure trove of ingredients blessed with magnificent nature, has a wide variety of delicious souvenirs. It can be hard to know which ones to choose.

5 Truly Delicious Iwate Souvenirs

"Which souvenirs are really delicious?"

What products are popular with locals?

I will introduce some truly delicious Iwate souvenirs and points to consider when choosing them, from the perspective of a former secretary who has seen many souvenirs

Tarte Tatin baked goods

you can't go wrong with Tarte Tatin , a classic Iwate souvenir

They also have a store on the first floor of Morioka Station, so it's popular within Iwate Prefecture as a souvenir from Morioka. Their wide variety of baked goods, including the "Tarte Tatin" (top left in the photo), which gives the store its name, are all delicious and sure to please. You're sure to find the perfect souvenir to suit your budget and tastes

Tarte Tatin
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My personal recommendation is the "Chabata Gato Chocolat Grand" (pictured top right). It's a luxurious treat made with honey from the local Morioka "Fujiwara Bee Farm." The rich chocolate flavor will satisfy even the most discerning chocolate lover

This is a souvenir you should definitely choose when you absolutely cannot afford to make a mistake

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Sanriku Sea Treasure Pickles

Sanriku Kaihozuke, the signature product of Nakamuraya, a company headquartered in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture , is a premium souvenir that lets you experience the charm of Iwate's ocean in one product. Even Iwate residents would be delighted to receive this product.

The Nakamura family, which was founded as a traditional Japanese restaurant, has created this dish using high-quality salmon roe, abalone, and mekabu seaweed caught in the nutrient-rich waters of Sanriku, which are deliciously prepared by professional chefs and packed tightly into one box

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It's delicious served over rice, or tossed in pasta for a more luxurious treat. It also pairs perfectly with alcohol, so pair it with some local Iwate sake for the perfect evening drink

This is a perfect souvenir to give to someone special as a token of your appreciation

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Kamome no Tamago

"Kamome no Tamago" is a long-selling souvenir from Sanriku .

The key point is that it looks just like a real egg, with a round, white shape and even the yolk inside being faithfully reproduced. Due to its cuteness, it has become a hugely popular product, with many posts being posted about it on social media

The fluffy yellow bean paste is wrapped in castella cake and then coated with white chocolate, creating an irresistible harmony

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It's a simple, comforting treat that will naturally leave you feeling happy once you've finished eating it

This is a souvenir that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from young women who love cute things to older people who enjoy Japanese sweets

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Oshu Potato

This is a very popular product from Fleur Kikuya

All of the sweets at this shop are delicious, but the Oshu Potatoes are especially exquisite.

The taste is so well-known that Terry Ito praised it on the information TV program "Sukkiri," saying, "It's the most delicious thing I've ever had in my life."

Oshu Potato is a sweet potato with a smooth texture. I would especially recommend it to people who say, "I don't like sweet potatoes because they're dry."

They have stores in the southern part of Iwate Prefecture, including Oshu and Ichinoseki, as well as Morioka. This is a product you'll want to get as a souvenir, or even as a treat for yourself

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Bean jam butter sandwich cookies

"An Butter Sandwich Cookies" are supervised by Fukuda Pan, a bun specialty store familiar to Iwate residents . They are popular among young people and have become increasingly popular as souvenirs in recent years.

It is sold at airports, stations, and also at service areas and parking areas within the prefecture, so it's also great that you can easily buy one while out for a drive

The crunchy texture of the crispy cookie dough and the crunchy bean paste butter-flavored cream is addictive.It has a long shelf life, so you can purchase it with peace of mind even if you need to carry it for a long time

Recommended for when you want to casually give a delicious souvenir

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Tips for choosing souvenirs

If you're going to the trouble of choosing a souvenir, you want to give something that will truly delight the recipient. Just by adding the following points to your own taste, you can make the recipient even happier

Choose something unique to the area

Souvenirs with the name of a place or packaging that makes it clear at a glance that they are from Iwate Prefecture are rare and memorable. Souvenirs that are "popular in Iwate Prefecture" are also a great topic of conversation when giving them, and they are appreciated for their special feel

Choose individually wrapped products for distribution at work

If you are giving souvenirs to your company or a business partner, choose souvenirs that are packaged in small portions

It's actually surprisingly time-consuming to serve sweets, but by choosing treats that show consideration for the recipient, you can make them even happier

summary

In this article, I've introduced some truly delicious souvenirs from Iwate from the perspective of a former secretary. Please use this as a reference depending on who you are giving the gift to.

There are many more recommended souvenirs from Iwate that we couldn't introduce this time. We hope you will try to discover your own special souvenirs from Iwate.

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