What do you imagine when you hear the words “Okinawa souvenir”? The usual suspects come to mind, such as chinsuko, red sweet potato tarts, and brown sugar sweets. In recent years, however, the fashion candy “Pa no Financier” has been gaining attention as a new star product. These baked goods are full of pineapple, which...
The “Snow Salt Sando,” made with plenty of Miyako Island snow salt, is a much-loved Okinawan souvenir, with its “addictive sweet and sour taste” and “one bite reminds you of the tropical sea. Snow salt, which is produced using a proprietary process that leaves behind an abundance of minerals, is like magic that elegantly enhances...
If you come to Okinawa, there is one spot you must not miss: Kokusai Street! This street, which graces the center of Naha City, is a 1.6-kilometer shopping and gourmet street full of energy. From souvenir shopping and Okinawan dining to live performances, Kokusai Dori is packed with the “present” and “traditions” of Okinawa! Whether...
