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Happiness spreads throughout your mouth! Strawberry Sweets are a great gift or souvenir...

For many people, seeing the word "strawberry" brings back happy childhood memories. That sweet and sour taste and the cute pink image...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2026.02.10

How about trying Bandai Mame for Setsubun? Introducing the nostalgic bean snack that can be enjoyed by both children and adults...

Setsubun is a festival held in the bitterly cold month of February. Many people probably have childhood memories of throwing beans energetically, chanting "Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi" ("Demons out, good fortune in"). After throwing the beans with all their might...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2026.01.22

If you're looking for souvenirs, don't miss these! 3 Japanese sweets that will make you look like a connoisseur: Part 2 [Fukuoka...

What do you pay attention to when buying sweets as gifts or souvenirs? There are all kinds of sweets, from popular items to classic items that everyone knows, but sometimes...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.12.09

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above! An observation deck overlooking the city and surrounding area...

Morioka City is located in a basin surrounded by mountains on all sides, and there are many viewpoints around the city from which you can get a bird's-eye view. Among these, we will introduce observation decks and driving courses with particularly spectacular views, as well as...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.10.07

It's not just bread, but it's also bread! A sweet, melt-in-your-mouth pure white soul food! The famous confection "Kumata"...

Kumatappan is a traditional confectionery from Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture. Although the name includes the word "bread," it is actually a Japanese confectionery. With its striking pure white appearance and long history, it is one of the most famous local confectioneries...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.06.17

What is the "Kiri Sensho" that pitcher Yusei Kikuchi thought was popular nationwide? [Iwate Prefecture]

Kirisensho is a steamed rice cake made from kneaded rice flour. It is a local confectionery served at celebrations in the central inland area of ​​Iwate Prefecture and eaten as a snack during farm work such as rice planting. The other day, I...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.04.07

What is the mysterious traditional sweet "Yubeshi"? Introducing recommended souvenirs [Fukushima Prefecture]

If you go to a station building or local product section in Fukushima Prefecture, you'll find a wide selection of delicious-looking sweets. This time, we'll be focusing on "Yubeshi," one of the most popular local sweets. Its chewy texture and simple flavor...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.04.03

What is Iwaki's famous confectionery "Jangara"? A Japanese confectionery with a smooth texture that will make you want to eat it again and again. [Fukuoka].

Jangara, a famous confectionery from Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, is characterized by its thick, rich bean paste and crispy, chewy crust. It can be purchased not only in Iwaki City but also at local product centers and supermarkets throughout Fukushima Prefecture.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.25

Chocolate-flavored sweets from Fukushima Prefecture! Limited-edition flavors of famous sweets?

It's no exaggeration to say that chocolate is a sweet tooth. It's delicious in spring and summer, but even more so in the cold season! Its rich sweetness reaches deep into your heart...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.12

Taroan's famous "Aizu Tenjin-sama" fluffy bouche with addictive cheese cream...

Have you heard of the sweet "Aizu no Tenjinsama"? It's a long-selling treat that has been sold by the confectionery store "Taroan" since 1979. It has a soft and fluffy bouche with a firm texture...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.01.20

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