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One-of-a-kind Souvenirs from Toyama
After enjoying all that Toyama has to offer, the next thing on any savvy visitor's to-do list will be souvenir shopping! Toyama boasts such a plethora of souvenirs that you may feel spoilt for choice! Here, we will introduce you to a variety of souvenirs by category, from standard souvenirs bursting with Toyama charm to slightly novel souvenirs with a different twist.
The Japanese ‘Osusowake’ gift-giving culture of sharing joy and happiness is still deeply rooted in Toyama. Why not take inspiration from this wonderful custom and share Toyama's specialties with your friends and family?
Delight in the gift of souvenirs that will bring smiles to everyone's faces, whether giving or receiving!
Seafood Souvenirs
Seafood is a must-have souvenir from Toyama, a fisherman’s paradise renowned for its natural bounty. The prefecture is a treasure trove of seafood, thanks to its prime location encircling the fertile waters of Toyama Bay.
Gleaming 'shiroebi' white shrimp and plump firefly squid are just a couple of the exquisite foods that can only be found in this famous bay.
Long-lasting dried and smoked fish and flavorful processed seafood make for great souvenirs!
Indulge in the huge variety of fresh seafood and share the taste of Toyama Bay with family and friends!
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Masu Zushi
A top Toyama souvenir! Salted and seasoned trout and vinegared rice are carefully wrapped in bamboo grass and stuffed into a wooden ‘magewappa’ sushi box. Tuck into the rich flavor of Toyama!
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Processed Firefly Squid Products
‘Oki-zuke’ is a salted, rich flavored dish made by slowly marinating fresh firefly squid in soy sauce and mirin. Moreish squid innards are also used in delectable dried and smoked dishes, which are packed with umami and flavor.
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Kamaboko
‘Maki-Kamaboko’ is made by rolling up fish paste without using a board. The rolls preserve the fresh flavor of the fish and give it a rich, natural fish taste. Meanwhile, colorful ‘saiku-kamaboko’ is usually made in the shape of a sea bream or other lucky charm, and is used for weddings and celebratory occasions.
Traditional craft souvenirs for daily life
Traditional ‘monozukuri’ craftsmanship has flourished in Toyama since the 16th century. These crafts, rooted in the unique Toyama climate, have long been beloved not just in the prefecture, but all throughout Japan.
Famous traditional crafts include Takaoka copperware with its long history of over 400 years, Takaoka lacquerware, which was designated as a national traditional craft, and beautiful handmade Ecchu washi paper from Yatsuo and Gokayama. There are also various innovative modern products that utilize traditional craft techniques. These carefully crafted items are sure to be a welcome souvenir from Toyama.
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Suzugami (Shimatani Syouryu Studio)
As thin as paper, this innovative tin metal product can be continuously molded into any shape. It can be used not only as a plate at the table, but bent and twisted to become whatever shape you need!
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Sake Cup (Yotsukawa Seisakujo KISEN)
Sake cups produced by a collaboration between skilled Takaoka copperware craftsmen and Yamanaka lacquerware potters. The combination of wood and metal gives the sake cups a stylish appearance, utilizing old and new techniques to create a truly unique contemporary product.
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Raden glass (Amano Lacquerware)
Raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) glass was created using the traditional techniques of Takaoka lacquerware. Raden abalone shells are inlaid on beautiful glass material and finished with lacquer. Looking through the glass, you can see the rainbow-like brilliance of the shells and the warm texture of the lacquer, creating a wonderful harmony of texture and light.
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Dry Lacquer Sake Cup (Shibata Lacquerware)
Sake cups made using the dry lacquer technique. The unique curvature of the cups is a particularly interesting feature. The sake cups come in a wooden box, making them ideal as an upscale souvenir.
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Gokayama Washi (Gokayama Washi no Sato) FIVE, SEKKA, Chinchiro Series, etc.
New washi brands by young designers FIVE, SEKKA, Chinchiro, who all utilize traditional washi paper. Their stylish washi card cases, pouches, and book covers feature exquisite light colors unique to washi.
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Yatsuo Washi (Keijyusha)
Yatsuo Washi is designated as a national traditional craft, successfully maintaining its tradition of handmade paper for generations. The company offers a variety of washi items, creating new products while conserving the natural feel and warmth of washi.
Confectionery
Sweets are one of the easiest souvenirs to hand out. From nostalgic confectionary that has been loved for centuries, to innovative snacks with a new twist on tradition, Toyama boasts a wide selection of excellent products that are sure to please. Many of the packages are also stylishly designed, so be sure to look out for them. We have compiled a list of all the best confectionaries from Toyama that we think everyone will love.
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Tsukisekai
Tsukisekai offers an elegant taste and light texture that quickly melts in the mouth. This famous confectionary is an iconic Toyama favorite, made by combining fresh chicken eggs, wasanbon sugar, agar, and other ingredients and then drying it to perfection.
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Kankontan
A fluffy sponge filled with a thick custard cream. These cute little treats taste like a creamy cake and a classic Japanese ‘wagashi’ confectionary all in one, making it a souvenir that will be appreciated by people of all ages.
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Shiroebi Senbei
The “Jewel of Toyama Bay” is now available as a thin rice cracker! Shiroebi are a rare species of white shrimp found in Toyama Bay, bursting with an elegant sweetness. The perfect amount of salty seasoning makes this a must-have item.
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Sankaku Dorayaki
A soft, chewy crust and sweet red bean paste filling make this dorayaki irresistible! Thinly sliced rectangular sandwiches of sumptuous red bean dorayaki are cut diagonally to form an eye-catching triangle. The unusual shape and deliciously simple taste make it a welcome souvenir.
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Takaoka Ramune
The cute appearance of Takaoka Ramune makes it a popular Toyama souvenir. This refined ramune soda is beautifully handcrafted down to the smallest detail. Flavors include ginger, yuzu, strawberry, apple, and plum. The adorable packaging is a huge selling point.
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T5
T5 is a set of gorgeous confections that come in five beautiful shades. The elegant and soft colors make for a sophisticated memento of your trip to Toyama. The five flavors of cherry blossom, green tea, yuzu, wasanbon, and sesame seed are highly refined, and like thin ice, this gentle confection melts in your mouth.
Sake Souvenirs
Delicious food from Toyama is best accompanied by delicious sake from Toyama!
Enjoy the refreshing and mellow taste of Toyama’s premium sake brewed from the famously clear waters of the Northern Alps.
Toyama's abundant pure water and cold winters create ideal conditions for sake brewing. For this reason, there are hundreds of sake breweries dotted throughout the prefecture. Many of them are earthen storehouses built between the Edo and Meiji periods, with thick walls that keep the temperature stable inside, benefitting the brewing and storage process.
Toyama offers a variety of excellent sake made from pure water and rice, and each brewery's sake is unique. Thinking about the person you are giving the sake to and wondering what kind of taste they would like will add a wonderful touch of sentimentality to your trip.
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Masuizumi (Masuda Shuzo Brewery)
A rich daiginjo that pairs perfectly with Toyama’s famous seafood and mountain produce. Best served slightly warm.
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Wakatsuru (Wakatsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd.)
This sake's elegant aroma, umami, and fullness create a refined and calming taste experience. In addition to the limited distribution Junmai Daiginjo ‘You-no-shizuku’, the Daiginjo ‘You-no-mine’ is also recommended.
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Kaze-no-Bon (Fukutsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd.)
”Junmai-shu: Kaze-no-Bon” is made at a historic sake brewery established in 1848. This sake is made from 100% organically grown Koshi-hikari rice, which is free of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and is gentle on the body.
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Maboroshi-no-Taki (Mikuni-hare Shuzo Co., Ltd.)
Since its establishment in 1887, Mikuni-hare Shuzo has continued to carefully brew sake using the pure spring water of the Northern Alps. This sake has a refined aroma and a soft, creamy texture.
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Akebono (Takasawa Shuzo Co., Ltd.)
A crisp, light and dry sake. Blessed with fresh fish as well as abundant mountain produce, Himi is a place where sake brewers takes full advantage of the lush local climate.
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Sanshoraku (Sanshoraku Shuzo Co., Ltd.)
Live, laugh, Sanshoraku! This junmai sake is brewed with plenty of local Nanto Gohyaku-mangoku rice. It has a rich aroma, undertones of koji malt, and good acidity for a refreshing aftertaste.
Noodle Souvenirs
The search for delicious food never ends!
Toyama is also home to many incredible noodle dishes that are sure to please your taste buds. From Toyama Black Ramen - a well-known local favorite - to chewy udon and smooth somen noodles, we introduce the mouth-watering flavors nurtured by Toyama's rich climate, unique food culture, and bright local craftsmanship.
Since these are Toyama's very own specialties, the taste is of course second to none.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the taste of Toyama in the comfort of your own home!
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Men-ya Iroha Toyama Black Ramen
Local ramen known for its rich black soup with a hint of soy sauce. As the five-time winner of the top prize at the Tokyo Ramen Show, Men-ya Iroha's black ramen is famed for its crisp and decadent flavor.
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Himi Udon Noodles
The chewy texture is addictive! These udon noodles are carefully hand-pulled, making them firm and smooth. Recommended as a souvenir for long trips.
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Okado Somen
Tonami's specialty of Okado Somen is a traditional delicacy with a history of over 160 years. The long noodles are neatly folded and wrapped around each other, making them beautiful to look at and perfect as souvenirs.
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Toga Seiryu Somen
Toga Village is surrounded by 1,000m tall mountains and abundant nature. This is where Seiryu Somen is made during the cold of winter, using the clear water of Toga and carefully selected wheat. The somen is still hand-pulled the way it has been for generations, culminating in a delicious final product.
Toyama Souvenir Series
Enjoy this series of special souvenirs from Toyama!
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Tomi Take Out
Modern and nostalgic souvenirs bursting with Toyama's charm!
A set of Toyama agricultural, forestry, and marine products and processed products made with traditional techniques, such as trout sushi, kamaboko, and furikake, packaged in stylish wrapping. The “Tomi” logo is the distinguishing mark. -
Ecchu Toyama Delicacies Selection
'Ecchu Toyama Delicacies Selection' delivers a variety of Toyama's delicacies, nurtured by the rich climate of the sea and mountains and the region's unique food culture and craftsmanship. These souvenirs perfectly encapsulate the spirit of the local custom of ‘osusowake’, or sharing good fortune and joy.
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Ecchu Toyama Craft Selection
The 'Ecchu-Toyama Craft Selection' of crafts was born out of the custom of “osusowake” in Toyama.
The company offers a wide range of products in various sizes for a reasonable price, utilizing the best craftsmanship and a wide range of materials and techniques unique to Toyama. -
Betsubara Toyama
We racked our brains and came up with the ultimate list of souvenirs (sweets and crafts) favored by women, culminating in 'Betsubara Toyama'. 'Betsubara' is a combination of old and new Toyama culture, born from a collaboration between traditional artisans and up-and-coming designers.
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Beauty Selection
Discover beauty and wellbeing products from Toyama that can enrich your daily life.
The 'Beauty Selection' was born out of our desire to “share” the richness and healthiness of Toyama's daily life, both mentally and physically.
Why not incorporate Toyama's natural blessings into your daily routine?
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