Many foreign tourists enjoy shopping and eating during their trip in Japan. Japanese snacks are very popular among them as well as other Japanese food and traditional Japanese items. They are wide-ranging, tasty, unique, and look pretty and are exactly what you want for souvenirs. You can find Japanese originals like mochi, red-bean jam, and green tea flavored treats.
What makes MUJI snacks so exciting?
Among many kinds of Japanese snacks, don’t you want something different, something new for souvenirs? Here’s good information for you. MUJI, a brand famous for its household goods and interior products, has a wide range of original snack selection.
◆What is so great about MUJI snacks?
1: Tasty!
2: Handy in size, and modest price.
3: Clear packaging makes it easier to see and choose the snack.
4: Good as a gift.
MUJI snacks have been loved by everyone for 20 years. Among many kinds of their snacks, let us introduce some delicious ones, especially recommended to enjoy in spring! Some of these are available only in Japan!
Who will be happiest on receiving these? The three most recommended snacks!
If you are tired of common snacks that you see at every supermarket or airport, MUJI is where you should go! Here are our three most recommended MUJI snacks ideal for souvenirs! Find something new!
★ 3 most recommended souvenirs for your friends who have children, and for your sweetheart!① SOYBEAN FLOUR BALL (優しい昔菓子 きなこ玉)
The harmony of fragrant soybean flour and soft candy is just exquisite so much so that it can get addictive!
Price: 100 yen (tax included)
Photo source: www.muji.net②KONPEITO CANDY (優しい昔菓子 金平糖)
Colorful candy made from sugar is loved especially by children.
Price: 120 yen (tax included)
Photo source: www.muji.net③ MIXED FRUIT FLAVOR SODA DROPS (優しい昔菓子 果汁入り ラムネミックス)
The assortment of 5 different flavored soda candies made from beet sugar produced in Hokkaido.
Price: 120 yen (tax included)
Photo source: www.muji.net★ 3 most recommended souvenirs for your coworkers and girlfriends!① STRAWBERRY JAM PIE (いちごのジャムパイ)
Flower shaped pie topped with sweet strawberry jam made in Japan.
Price: 250 yen (tax included)
Photo source: www.muji.net② SAKURA RICE JELLY PANCAKE (桜もち入りミニトラ焼き)
Red-bean jam and cherry flavored mochi are sandwiched between cherry flavored, tiger-striped pancakes.
Price: 190 yen (tax included)
Photo source: www.muji.net③ SAKURA COOKIES (桜のクッキー)
The secret of savory taste is “salt-pickled cherry leaves.”
Price: 250 yen (tax included)
Photo source: www.muji.net★ 3 most recommended souvenirs for your drinking buddies and your father!① SWEET AND SOUR SQUID (甘酢いか)
Sweet vinegar marinated Japanese squid’s tentacles are soft and appetizing.
Price: 190 yen (tax included)
Photo source: www.muji.net② DRIED KELP (おつまみ昆布)
Dried, seasoned Hokkaido kelp is rich in nutrients.
Price: 150 yen (tax included)
Photo source: www.muji.net③ DRIED SQUID SHEET (するめシート)
Dried squid cut in bite-sized pieces. The more you chew, the more the flavorsome it gets.
Price: 200 yen (tax included)
Photo source: www.muji.net
So good! Three ways to enjoy MUJI snacks more♪
IKIDANE NIPPON staff added one small touch to the already delicious MUJI snacks.
Have more fun with MUJI snacks along with some simple ingredients!
① “BAUMKUCHEN CHERRY BLOSSOM” (桜バウム) French Toast
Baumkuchen cake grilled like French toast. You can also enjoy its great cherry fragrance.
Recipe: Soak “BAUMKUCHEN CHERRY BLOSSOM” in the mixture of 1 egg, 50 cc of milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar for 30 minutes. Melt some butter on a heated frying pan. Grill both sides of the cake over medium heat.
② “SALT RICE CRACKER” (山形県産米100%使用 お米と塩のせんべい) baked with cheese.
The chewy texture of baked rice crackers and cheese is exquisite♪
Recipe: Sprinkle some cheese on “SALT RICE CRACKER” and bake for 2 minutes 30 seconds in a toaster oven at 500w. Put some toppings like tomatoes and Genovese sauce over the melting cheese.
③ “STRAWBERRY-FLAVORED MOCHI DAIFUKU” (いちごのひとくち大福) and fruit in coconut milk.
Great harmony of chewy texture of daifuku and sweet coconut milk♪
Recipe: Put “STRAWBERRY-FLAVORED MOCHI DAIFUKU” in a glass and pour the mixture of coconut milk and fruit over it. Cool it in a refrigerator. A great dessert for summers!
MUJI Snacks You Can Get Only in Japan!
We introduced 12 kinds of MUJI snacks out of many popular choices. There are still more varieties you can get only in Japan! Don’t forget to visit MUJI when you come to Japan.
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