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Kayanoya

A former soy-sauce storehouse turned specialty ingredients shop. Kayanoya has spent 120 years helping more people enjoy “Washoku”, the world-recognized intangible cultural heritage of Japanese cuisine, with easy to use ingredients.

• Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, Marunouchi
• Miscellaneous Goods

A renowned premium Japanese food brand, famous for its all-natural, additive-free dashi packets. Its signature Kayanoya Dashi is made with carefully selected natural ingredients such as bonito flakes, kombu, and flying fish. Just steep the packet to create a rich, savory Japanese broth that's perfect for miso soup, hot pot, stews, rice dishes, and other Japanese recipes.

Okashigoten International street Matsuo store

Okashigoten International street Matsuo store is a popular souvenir shop located along Kokusai Street, the vibrant main shopping area of Naha City, Okinawa. Its dazzling exterior evokes the grandeur of the ancient Ryukyu Kingdom.

• Naha, Shuri, Itoman, Nanjo
• Local Products Center & Souvenir Stores

Located on Okinawa’s lively Kokusai Street, this popular souvenir shop is best known for its Okinawan sweet potato tarts. It offers a wide selection of sweet potato treats, brown sugar snacks, snow salt cookies, chinsuko, and other local specialties. You can also sample several popular items, making it easy to find your favorite.

The store is bright and comfortable, and the staff is friendly. It’s a convenient place to shop for gifts or treats for yourself. A must-visit shop for picking up Okinawan specialties after exploring Kokusai Street.

Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa

Built near the Toyosaki Seaside Park Beach, Okinawa's first outlet mall is named "Ashibinaa," which means "playground" in Okinawan language, symbolizing a gathering place for people of all generations.

• Naha, Shuri, Itoman, Nanjo
• Commercial Buildings

Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa is located in Tomigusuku, about a 15-minute drive from Naha Airport. It’s one of Okinawa’s most popular outlet malls, with more than 100 well-known domestic and international brands, including Coach, Nike, Adidas, Michael Kors, and Polo Ralph Lauren. There’s a wide variety of merchandise and discounts year-round.

In addition to clothing, shoes, bags, and sporting goods, the mall has restaurants, cafés, and souvenir shops. The spacious, comfortable setting makes it a great stop on the last day of your trip, where you can shop to your heart’s content and enjoy a relaxing time before leaving Okinawa.

Black Thunder

This chocolate snack is very popular for its affordable price of 40 yen and deliciousness. Cocoa cookie and plain biscuit are coated with chocolate. You can taste the light bitterness of a cocoa cookie matched with the sweetness of chocolate. Crunchy texture and the volume which can fill your stomach lightly pleases you.

• Snacks

Black Thunder has a rich chocolate flavor that’s sweet without being overwhelming. The crispy cookies and rice crackers create plenty of texture and a satisfying crunch. It’s affordable and comes in various limited-edition flavors, making it a classic snack and souvenir worth picking up when visiting Japan.

Calbee+ Tokyo Station

Calbee+ is an antenna shop operated by the popular snack maker Calbee. Located inside Tokyo Okashi Land at First Avenue Tokyo Station, it is a popular spot where visitors can enjoy snack foods and other treats that showcase the unique appeal of Calbee.

• Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, Marunouchi
• Local Products Center & Souvenir Stores

Calbee+ at Tokyo Station offers a variety of exclusive snacks, but the freshly fried French fries are the top pick. They’re crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and wonderfully fragrant—especially delicious while hot. It’s a must-visit spot for a tasty snack and souvenirs while exploring Tokyo Station.

Fushimi Inari Taisha

It is the head shrine of about 30,000 Inari shrines which are traditionally familiar throughout Japan and the god is worshiped for bountiful harvests of grain, business prosperity, the safety of households, recovery from illness, and wish fulfillment. This shrine was established in 711 AD.

• Kyoto
• Shrines & Temples

The shrine is famous for its Senbon Torii, a pathway made up of thousands of vermilion torii gates winding through Mount Inari. The spectacular, mysterious trail draws countless visitors who come to make a pilgrimage and take photos. The grounds also feature many stone fox statues symbolizing the messengers of the Inari deity, adding to the shrine’s rich cultural character.

A walk along the mountain trail offers beautiful natural scenery and a peaceful, solemn atmosphere. Whether you’re praying for career success and good fortune or looking to immerse yourself in Japanese shrine culture, Fushimi Inari Taisha offers an unforgettable experience. It’s an iconic Kyoto attraction you shouldn’t miss.

Shiroi Koibito

Everyone in Japan knows Hokkaido’s sweets, “Shiroi Koibito.” Ishiya Co., Ltd.was an ordinary candy maker to begin with, but utilizing quality ingredients in Hokkaido changed them into the producer of the classic dessert. More than 40 years passed since its beginning, but it is still the beloved souvenir of Hokkaido to this day.

• Hokkaido
• Snacks

Shiroi Koibito cookies left a lasting impression on me. The crisp cookies pair perfectly with the rich, silky white chocolate, which slowly melts in your mouth. They have a wonderful milky flavor without being overly sweet, and the texture is incredibly delicate. Every bite tastes like pure happiness and makes you want to reach for another one.

Alinamin EX Plus

Alinamin EX Plus is great for sleep-deprived, modern go-getters who face eye fatigue, stiff shoulders, and lower back pain. Alinamin is a trusted brand in play for 65 years.

• Medicine

Alinamin EX Plus is a popular Japanese dietary supplement containing active vitamins B1, B6, and B12, as well as vitamin E. It helps supplement daily nutritional needs and is especially suitable for people who spend long hours on computers, have busy schedules, stay up late, or often feel tired. The small tablets are easy to swallow and convenient to take as directed.

Ryukakusan Direct

Ryukakusan is a throat medicine that has been used for over 200 years in Japan to treat coughs, phlegm, and throat pain. The Ryukakusan brand is now releasing a new granule-type medication “Ryukakusan Direct Stick” and a lozenge-type medication “Ryukakusan Direct Lozenge.” The stick-type version comes in peach and mint flavors.

• Medicine

Ryukakusan Direct is a popular Japanese throat-care product made with herbal ingredients. The granules dissolve instantly in your mouth and can be taken without water, making them convenient on the go. They provide a cool, soothing sensation and help relieve throat dryness, itchiness, and discomfort from talking or using your voice too much. The flavor is mild and not irritating.

The individual packets are easy to carry, making them handy for work, travel, or changing seasons. They're a popular souvenir from Japan and a useful everyday throat-care essential.

AFURI Ebisu

Located just a 3-minute walk from Ebisu Station, this stylish ramen shop specializes in tanrei-kei (light and refined) ramen, crafted with pure natural spring water from Mount Afuri in Kanagawa and a carefully simmered blend of chicken and seafood. AFURI has expanded from Tokyo to Kanagawa, Hokkaido, and even overseas in the U.S. and Hong Kong. The Ebisu branch is open until 5 a.m. and operates as a completely cashless restaurant.

• Meguro, Ebisu

AFURI is famous for its signature yuzu shio ramen. Unlike the usual rich tonkotsu ramen, the broth is simmered with chicken bones, seafood, and vegetables, then finished with fresh yuzu peel. It has a delicate citrus aroma and tastes light, subtly sweet, and never greasy.

The noodles are springy and soak up the broth nicely, adding a hint of yuzu fragrance to every bite. The seared chashu is tender, while the sous vide chicken is juicy and flavorful. Toppings like bamboo shoots and a soft-boiled egg give the bowl even more depth.

The interior is simple and comfortable, and the food comes out quickly. Whether you're trying it for the first time or you're a ramen fan, you'll appreciate how refined and different it is from traditional ramen. If you enjoy light yet distinctive Japanese ramen, AFURI is definitely worth a try. It's also a popular must-visit ramen shop for many travelers to Japan.