Souvenir: Japanese Souvenirs


Traditional Confections: Senbei

A rice cracker, one of many traditional Japanese snacks, made of rice by baking a steamed rice cake to a crisp.It is popular for its crunch, and the flavor of soy sauce or salt adds to appeal. Aside from these salty flavors, a variety of flavors are available such as sea weed, sesame, red pepper and sugar. It is popular among a wide range of age groups.

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Ganko Shokunin is in the confectionery section on the second basement level in the main building.Dedicated and ardent Senbei Shokunin (pastry cooks) provide quality senbei, making the most of natural food stuffs. Each senbei reflects natural Japanese beauty and the pleasures of each season. Customers may buy just one piece of each kind if desired.
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Traditional Confections: Yokan

A sweet jelly made of an which is a sweet paste made of sugar and red beans and is a popular ingredient of traditional Japanese sweets. To make yokan, an is mixed with kanten (agar-agar jelly) and sugar, and then kneaded, sometimes steamed to make mushi-yokan.It tastes sweet and has a sticky texture. It is preferred among the elderly in particular.

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Toraya is in the confectionery section on the second basement level in the main building. Toraya is famous nationwide with a history dating back to the 1200s.It is proud of having served the Japanese royal family since the sixteenth century. Furthermore, Toraya’s Yokan is very popular in Japan and is said by many to be the best in Japan. 		  picture

Traditional Confections: Monaka

A wafer filled with bean jam. Thin and light shells are made by baking steamed and smashed rice paste.

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Suzukake is in the confectionery section on the second basement in the main building. Suzukake has been preserving the tradition of Hakata’s representative sweets for as long as seventy years. Saburo Nakaoka, who was recently entitled as “one of the distinguished craft men in Japan,” and other skilled pastry cooks provide quality taste. The little monaka in" the shape of a small bell is the most popular.		   picture


Traditional Confections: Manju

A bun filled with an (bean jam). The outside shell is made of different kinds of food stuffs such as wheat flour, buckwheat flour or rice flour. Kneaded flour is either steamed or baked with an in it. It varies in size and shape, and some kinds contain Western-style cream.

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Horaku Manju is in the confectionery section on the second basement level in the main building. The manju of this confectionery is well known to people in the name of Imagawa-Yaki or Kaiten-Yaki. The popularity goes so far as to make customers wait in line for its fresh-baked manjus. They can enjoy manju hot from the oven. When you are in Fukuoka, don’t miss it. 		  picture


Tea & Alcoholic Beverages

Japanese tea
Sake

  
at the second basement level of the main building		   picture


Daily goods

Chopsticks, Chopstick rests
China and porcelain

  
on the sixth floor of the annex		   picture


Traditional Japanese clothing

Kimono, Yukata
(an informal kimono for summer wear)

Fancy goods made of traditional Japanese fabrics

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Souvenir: Souvenirs of Fukuoka


Souvenirs of Fukuoka: Karashi-Mentaiko

Matured eggs of a walleye pollack, preserved in salt and red pepper. When asked to name the best souvenir of Fukuoka, many people surely refer to “Karashi-Mentaiko.” It goes well with alcoholic beverages as well as with rice. It is sometimes used as an ingredient for such dishes as pasta and fried rice.

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Shoboan is on the first basement level in the main building. Of hundreds of mentaiko shops, Shoboan provides the best quality, which is given credit by local citizens. Many people select Shoboan’s mentaiko for a souvenir and a gift of seasonal greetings		   picture


Souvenirs of Fukuoka: Hakata Ramen (noodle soup)

One of the best ramens in Japan. The soup containing tonkotsu extract, which is taken from pork bones, makes Hakata ramen special. There are wide variations in tonkotsu soups; rich or light, and white or brown. Each shop has its own style. Aside from the soup type, the most common style is served with chopped spring onion and with roasted pork fillets on it.

Packed Hakata Raumen for Souvenir

  
Taiho Raumen is on the first basement level in the main building. For forty-two years since its foundation, the soup has never been replaced completely but just added to with new materials, keeping the same taste as that of almost half a century ago. The soup and homemade noodles are packed for as a souvenir so that people can enjoy the same taste at home without the trouble to wait in line in front of the shop.		   picture

Souvenirs of Fukuoka: Shochu

A distilled spirit, popular through the ages in Kyushu. It is now in fashion all over the nation. As shochu is made from several materials: rice, barley, and potatoes, so the flavor and taste change accordingly. The tastes can have a striking effect or subtle effect, depending on the shochu. It is enjoyed with ice, water, or hot water.

in the liquor section on the second basement of the main building
 


Souvenirs of Fukuoka: Hakata Doll

The history of the Hakata Doll started early in the seventeenth century when Fukuoka castle was built. The first Hakata doll was made of clay that was originally intended to be used for the new castle’s roof tiles. The dolls are carefully made, and have a serene and impressive effect to the eyes of viewers, which is characteristic of the Hakata doll. A doll made in the image of a beautiful girl is the most popular.

on the fifth floor of the annex
 

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