Nara, Japan has always been one of the most popular places to visit, with a wide range of cuisines, making it a foodie's paradise. So what are the best souvenirs for your friends in Nara? Let's find out together with me.

1 Yamato Tea Senbei "Nara and Ranchan"/NARA NAGOMIKAN

Yamato Tea Senbei, a combination of pancakes made of egg and Yamato Tea-flavored cream filling, is a flavorful and delicious snack. The rich aroma of Yamato tea adds layers of flavor to the creamy filling, and the elegant tea-green packaging makes it a great souvenir choice for even the locals in Japan!

2 Yamato Tea Senbei/Tamura Ao Yoshien Tea Shop

Nara's "Tamura Ao Yoshien Tea Shop" is one of the most famous tea shops in the world, and it is one of the most famous tea shops in the world. Tamura Aoyoshien Tea Shop" in Nara sells tea roasted on the same day, and the aroma of the tea always makes you stop in your tracks. The Yamato tea, harvested in the Yamato Plateau, where the climate is favorable for tea cultivation, is full of sweet tea flavor. Take it home as a gift for your tea-loving friends and family! Tamura Aoyoshien Tea Shop, 18 Katsunanin-cho, Nara-shi, Nara-ken

3 Breathable Chocolate flavored with soybean powder/marushige

Breathable Chocolate, with its breathable freshness, is a popular souvenir from Kansai! Nara Yoshino's soybean flour flavor is the best of Nara! Other flavors include matcha from Kyoto Gion and cocoa from Osaka Kitashinchi. If you're in Nara, look for them in the shopping streets!

4 Nara Rainbow Pop Candy/IKOMA

IKOMA's popular Rainbow Pop Candy has a girly pink color, and when you bite into the crispy shell, the refreshing taste of soda immediately spreads out in your mouth, which is said to be like quenching your thirst after drinking a soda, but it's not the most popular snack in the world. This popular snack is not always available, and must be selected by postcard lottery in March and September every year, so even Japanese people have to wait in line! IKOMA Kashiwa Honpo, 1421-2 Omotoguchi-cho, Ikoma-shi, Nara-ken

5 "Yoshino Whiting"/Matsuya HONTEN

Kashiwa soup, often found in Wakame, is made with sun-dried kudzu, and is often served in a Japanese-style soup. Kudzu soup, which is often found in wakame ingredients, has a lot of nutritional value. This "Yoshino Kaigu" is made by combining kudzu soup with Shikoku's Sambon candy in the shape of a lovely cherry blossom, and when it melts in your mouth, you can feel the mild flavor of kudzu spreading in your mouth, making it a gentle and delicate gift for accompanying people. Matsuya Main Store, 520 Iibai, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara

6 "Bushi Manju"/Manmanto Tomonori

Bushi Manju are dumpling-shaped dumplings based on the Kasuga Taisha's Shimotsuki (Shimotsuki) motif. The surface is covered with sugar, and the inside is filled with a rich red bean paste. The buns are from Manmanto Tomonori, a famous wagashi store established in the late Edo period. They also sell "Norikoboshi," a wagashi shaped like the petals of a camellia flower, which is made exclusively for the Mizutaki Ceremony at Todaiji Temple! Manmanto Tonori, 34 Nara Cake and Rice Hall Chuo-gai, Hashimoto-cho, Nara-shi, Nara-ken.

7 "Mimuro"/Shiratama-ya Eishu

This century-old store in Nara, Shiratama-ya Eishu's famous "Mimuro" has been a signature product of the original owner since the store's founding, with a richly scented filling made from specially selected Danajima red beans, wrapped in a crispy, not-too-sweet, glutinous rice-based crust. The flavor is not too sweet, and it's a great accompaniment to matcha tea or coffee, making it a very special souvenir! Shiratama-ya Eishu, 497 Oaza Sanrin, Sakurai-shi, Nara

8 "Fern Cake"/Fruitsmith Chishuuan Yoshimune

The third-generation old store, "Fruitsmith Chishuuan Yoshimune, Nara Head Office," produces a lot of traditional and delicious wakame, and "Fern Cake," which was awarded the Prime Minister's Prize at the 21st National Fruit Fair, is one of the best. One of the most popular products is the fern cake, which is made with Japan's domestically produced fern flour and has a deliciously chewy texture that you can't get enough of. Fruitsmith Chishuuan Yoshimune Nara Head Office, 39-1 Oshigami-cho, Nara-shi, Nara-ken

9 Mugwort Mochi / Nakatani Tang

Mugwort mochi, a favorite among Japanese, is made with high-quality ingredients such as glutinous rice, red beans, soybean flour, and mugwort, along with the high-speed mochi pounding techniques of professional workers. It is a perfect gift for Nara! Nakatani Hall, 29 Hashimoto-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture

10 Pickles and Pickled Vegetables / Ajitei Yamasakiya

Ajitei Yamasakiya, a long-established pickle store in Nara, offers a wide range of Nara's local cuisine as well as many popular small dishes, including wasabi Nara pickles and shredded peppercorns, which are suitable for souvenirs. Don't forget to buy local products when you come to Japan. Don't forget to buy local flavors when you come to Japan! Ajitei Yamazakiya, 5 Higashi-Kannan-cho, Nara-shi, Nara-ken.