Maruichi Shoten’s oyster crackers are striking as soon as you see them! A whole oyster sits in the center of each cracker, retaining its rich ocean flavor after dehydration and drying. Paired with the crispy cracker, it has a lightly salty aroma and the distinctive umami of oysters—savory and salty. Both the appearance and flavor are great conversation starters. If you’re looking for a distinctive and memorable souvenir, these are worth considering.
Maruichi Shoten “Whole Oyster Crackers” | Review by Linda Liao
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Seamall Shimonoseki
Seamall Shimonoseki in Shimonoseki City is a large-scale complex shopping center, the largest in Yamaguchi Prefecture, composed of a department store, a specialty store street, and various facilities.
結束一整天的戶外行程，趁著傍晚搭車前來到 Sea Mall 逛逛，沒想到意外挖到寶！商場規模不算大，卻有不少熟悉又好逛的店家，像是 UNIQLO、大創等，逛起來輕鬆又自在。最讓人驚喜的莫過於西松屋，嬰幼兒服飾價格親民到令人難以置信！尤其遇上折扣時，真的會忍不住越挑越多。這次入手幾件小朋友的排汗衫，質感不錯、價格又漂亮，完全是物超所值的購物小確幸。
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Koeido “Kibidango”
A signature confection from Koeido, one of Okayama’s leading traditional Japanese confectionery makers, founded in Ansei 3 (1856). Made from domestically grown glutinous rice with sugar, starch syrup, and millet using a traditional method, it is known for its soft texture and delicate sweetness. It has long been a popular Okayama souvenir associated with the legend of Momotaro.
While browsing the souvenir shops at Okayama Station, I was drawn to the cute look of the “Kibidango” and couldn’t help but stop! Okayama is the birthplace of the Momotaro legend, and this confection incorporates elements of the folktale that are sure to make you smile. The small dumplings are soft and chewy, with a delicately sweet filling that isn’t overly rich. In addition to the classic flavor, limited-time flavors are also available. Even the wrapping paper is incredibly cute, making this a souvenir full of Okayama character.
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Namba Marui
Located in the heart of Osaka's Minami area, Namba, it is directly connected to the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Namba Station via an underground pathway, allowing customers to enter without getting wet even on rainy days. It also has good access from other JR and private railway stations.
Namba Marui is located right next to Osaka-Namba Station, making it very convenient for shopping or planning a day around Osaka. It features clothing, lifestyle goods, accessories, and a variety of distinctive brands. The overall style is fairly youthful, making it a good place to take your time discovering interesting items. The department store also offers tax-free shopping, but Japan's tax-free system will switch to a refund system starting November 1, 2026, so it may take some time to get used to it after that~
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