王小鈞's Reviews Page 13/31

If you think this place is only about Anpanman, you’d be wrong.

As soon as you walk in, it feels like you’ve fallen right into your childhood memories. Familiar characters are everywhere, along with incredibly precious original manuscripts and illustrations. As I wandered around, I realized how much warmth Takashi Yanase put into his work.

If you’re visiting Kochi, it’s definitely worth stopping by, whether or not you’re with kids!

I only meant to pick up a souvenir, but the smell of freshly fried potato fries pulled me right in. The fries at Calbee+ are seriously dangerous. Hot and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and on a totally different level from what I usually eat!

After that, I quietly grabbed several bags of limited-edition snacks to take back to the hotel. I thought I’d save them and enjoy them slowly back in Taiwan, but they were almost gone before the trip was even over.

Sugar Butter Sand Tree is absolutely one of my go-to brands that I restock on every time I go to Japan!

The outside is a grain cookie made with whole wheat, rye, and oats. It’s light and crispy when you bite into it, with this lovely toasted aroma. In the middle, there’s a rich white chocolate cream that’s flavorful but not heavy, with just the right amount of sweetness.

The dangerous part is that I only planned to eat one, and before I knew it, the box was almost empty. Whether you’re eating them yourself, giving them to friends, or enjoying them at home with coffee or tea, they’re perfect.

Every time I go grocery shopping in Japan, it’s seriously hard to leave the cookie aisle empty-handed. These ALFORT sailboat chocolate biscuits are a classic snack that a lot of Japanese people love!

With one bite, you get a crispy whole-grain biscuit on the bottom, topped with rich milk chocolate. The sweet chocolate pairs so nicely with the grainy aroma of the biscuit, and the more you eat, the easier it is to keep going.

I especially love the small, bite-sized design. It’s perfect with a cup of coffee or hot tea when you’re craving something in the afternoon. The little sailboat on the package is cute too. Great for enjoying yourself or bringing home as a souvenir from Japan.

Japan’s super popular Black Thunder chocolate!

The name sounds intense, and eating it feels like getting struck by lightning from all the sweetness.

Every time I go to Japan, someone in my family always asks, “Can you bring back some Black Thunder?”

Personally, I think the sweetness is off the charts, and after one bar I want a cup of unsweetened tea. But my family just keeps eating one after another and can’t stop!

Crispy biscuits mixed with rich chocolate, tasty and budget-friendly. No wonder it’s been popular in Japan for so many years. You can often spot it in supermarkets and convenience stores.

For me, it’s a “sweetness overload alert.”

For my family, it’s “the No. 1 must-buy item in Japan” 😂

Whenever I see these at a Japanese supermarket, it’s honestly hard not to toss them into my basket. Kids love them, and adults can’t help but keep reaching for one after another—this is such a popular Japanese potato snack!

The cup packaging is super convenient. Open it up and you get crispy potato sticks, perfect for watching shows, riding in the car, or snacking while traveling.

There are lots of flavors too, like the classic salad, cheese, buttered potato, and mentaiko butter. The most popular one is the salad flavor, with a light veggie aroma and hints of carrot and celery. The more you eat, the more addictive they get!

This is a must-buy in Japan, and older family members ask for it all the time!

Every time I go to Japan, before I even finish packing, the elders in my family start reminding me, “Don’t forget to buy Alinamin!” Alinamin EX Plus tablets are known for supplementing B vitamins, and many people use them as part of their daily wellness routine to help with eye fatigue, stiff shoulders, and lower back tiredness.

You often see whole rows of it in Japanese drugstores, and tourists casually bring a few bottles back to Taiwan. It’s basically the classic Japan souvenir for the older generation.

Some people buy snacks or cookies, but my family’s wish list is always:

“You can buy fewer sweets, but remember to get a big bottle of Alinamin!”

When I arrived in the Shigaraki area of Shiga Prefecture, my first thought was, “Are there way too many tanuki here?”

Along the roads, in front of shops, and in gardens, you can spot Shigaraki ware tanuki everywhere, each with a charming, goofy expression, almost like they’re greeting travelers.

Shigaraki ware is one of Japan’s six ancient kilns and has a long history of pottery. The area is built into the mountains, and old climbing kilns and cave kilns are still preserved today. Walking through this little mountain village, the air feels simple, quiet, and full of earthy clay.

The cutest part is definitely the round little tanuki ceramic figures!

Some are holding sake bottles, others are holding account books, and each one has a slightly different expression. The more you look, the more soothing they feel.

In Japan, tanuki are also seen as lucky charms that bring good fortune and business success, so it’s no wonder so many shops have one out front.

Every time I go to Japan and pass by the airport duty-free shops, I can’t help but bring a few boxes home. It just tastes so much like a trip to Japan!

The fluffy sponge cake is as soft as a cloud when you bite into it, with rich, sweet banana custard cream in the middle. The banana aroma is natural and not too heavy, so it’s hard to stop after just one.

Tokyo Banana isn’t just a dessert. It’s like a little box of memories from traveling in Japan. It makes a great gift, and it’s even happier to enjoy it yourself〜

Every time I go to a supermarket in Japan, I can almost never resist tossing this into my basket. It looks like a little bamboo shoot, but it’s packed with chocolate temptation!

The outside is crispy and crunchy cookie, paired with rich chocolate. With one bite, the buttery cookie aroma and sweet chocolate come together perfectly, making it hard to stop eating.

Japanese snacks really know how to take cuteness to the next level. Even cookies can be shaped into adorable little bamboo shoots.

You don’t have to wait for a trip. Just opening a pack gives you that little happiness of feeling like you’re back browsing a supermarket in Japan.

I buy it every time I visit Japan. It’s great as a gift or just for yourself!