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Gokofuku “Gokofuku Gonomi”
The advanced version of Fukuoka’s standard souvenir! Mixed cod roe in a compact size.
Spicy cod roe is Hakata’s major souvenir. Of all the numerous brands, “Gokofuku” will serve you Kofuku (happiness) in taste just as the name implies.
The name Gokofuku was chosen to replace Chinese characters for Gofuku (kimono, symbolic Japanese spirit) with Gofuku (five happiness) which means five good tastes of cod roe, soup stock, Mirin, sake, and red pepper. They are prepared with intricate details. Domestic flying fish, dried bonito from Kagoshima, Shiitake from Kyushu, etc. are gathered to create savory, spicy cod roe marinated in the rich original blend sauce.
Among their product lineup, the most unique is “Gokofuku Gonomi” with seasoned cod roe in a compact size which come in 10 different flavors such as red pepper, scallop, or basil olive - a rare set of Hakata souvenirs in an advanced-version. They are sold only at Iwataya Mitsukoshi Department Store. Do check them out.
Highlights
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Select cod roe in the original blend of sauce that bring ”Kofuku (happiness)” to your mouth.
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A bite size packed in a small box, which is recommended to compare different flavors.
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10 flavors - red pepper, scallop, basil olive, plum, cheese, Shichimi spice, Yuzu citrus, Shichimi calamari, butter, and seaweed.
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The sleek modern Japanese package - great for a gift.
Photos
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![Handy small packages fun to share with others]()
Handy small packages fun to share with others
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![There is also a set with spicy cod roe packaged in a nice modern design]()
There is also a set with spicy cod roe packaged in a nice modern design
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![Sold at the Gokofuku shop on the basement floor of Iwataya main store]()
Sold at the Gokofuku shop on the basement floor of Iwataya main store
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
We basically do not understand foreign languages, but Iwataya Mitsukoshi Department Store will help as much as they can.
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Is it possible to return or exchange a defective product after opening the package?
We do not accept returns, but we do exchanges.
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Is gift wrapping available?
Yes, we use the Iwataya Mitsukoshi Department Store’s wrapping paper.
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Do you have an overseas-shipping service?
International shipping is not available.
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Do you have your website overseas?
This product Gokofuku is not on an international website.
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Details
- Product name in Japanese
- 五口福ごのみ
- Manufacturer
- Hakata Gokofuku
- Price
- 40g for 324 yen (limited to the cod roe butter flavor: 280 yen)
- Sales Locations
- Iwataya main store B1 (2-5-35 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka)
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)