Iwate

  • Kamome no Tamago (Seagull's Egg)

    Famous confection wrapping yolk bean paste in castella and white chocolate.

    Originated in Ofunato, cute round shape modeled after seagull eggs. Abundant seasonal limited flavors popular across generations.

  • Nambu Senbei Assortment

    Variety-rich assortment including sesame, peanut, chocolate.

    Traditional confection with various toppings on simple wheat and salt dough. 'Mimi senbei' (edge crackers) broken for hot pot also popular.

  • Nambu Ironware Teapot

    Iron kettle in modern colors with international acclaim.

    Made by traditional sand mold casting, enamel-coated interior for easy maintenance. High heat retention brings out tea's true umami.

  • Sobacchi Plush Toy

    Sobacchi, eldest of official Wanko Siblings.

    Cute local character wearing wanko soba bowl. Palm-sized, perfect souvenir.

  • Sanriku Wakame Seaweed

    High-quality wakame with thick, tender texture.

    Rias coast currents promote thick leaves with crunchy texture and deep umami. Ranks first in national share, perfect for miso soup and shabu-shabu.

  • Kiniro no Kaze (Golden Wind)

    Premium new Iwate rice brand.

    Pursuing balance of stickiness and sweetness, produced only by carefully selected contract farmers. Good grain structure stays delicious even when cold, adopted by high-end sushi restaurants.

  • Ginga no Shizuku (Milky Way Drops)

    Iwate original light-style brand rice.

    Lustrous like stars shining in space with light, refreshing taste. Reduced-pesticide cultivation with environmental consideration.

  • Maesawa Beef

    Supreme marbled Japanese Black cattle.

    Selected bloodline, rice straw-centered feed, and pure water raising. Low fat melting point creates instant melt-in-mouth texture.

  • Nambu Bijin

    Junmai ginjo regularly featured in international competitions.

    Long-established Ninohe City brewery using hard water to create dry yet fruity aroma sake. Also obtained overseas halal certification.

  • Kuji Amber

    Japan's only commercially mined amber.

    Mined from approximately 90-million-year-old strata. High rarity value as accessories and crafts.

  • Nambu Senbei

    Simple thin-baked crackers with fragrant sesame and peanuts.

    Wheat flour and salt dough baked in iron mold. Rich flavor variations including navy senbei.

  • Iwate Blueberries

    Large blueberries with enhanced sweetness from temperature differences.

    Cultivated in northern highlands, juicy with rich flavor. Pick-your-own at tourist farms also popular.

  • Sanriku Fresh Sea Urchin

    Purple sea urchin with rich sweetness raised on kelp.

    Harvested May–August. Shipped nationwide in saltwater packs maintaining freshness.

  • Nambu Ironware

    Cast iron craft with 400-year history.

    Iron kettles and pots offer excellent heat retention, with trace iron dissolving in water for iron supplementation. Teapots popular overseas.