Now, more than ever, when travel is difficult as we'd like, we want to bring "Okinawa" to you.
This time, with the theme of "Mail-order items that let you experience Okinawa," Okinawa Lab has selected Okinawan-made items that we can confidently recommend.
Why not add a touch of Okinawan flavor to your daily snack time with these Okinawan-themed items, each packed with thoughtful details?
1. Sweet treats
1-1. Hirami Lemon Cake | [oHacorté]
1-2. Sweet Potato Tart | Okashi Goten
2. Snack-type treats
2-1. Peanut Crunch | Kokuto Honpo Kakinohana
2-2. Iejima Wheat Chips Kekkun | Iejima Family
2-3. Island Tofu Chips | Akayura
3. Traditional sweets and snacks
3-1. Winter Melon Pickle Assortment | Traditional Confectionery Shop, Shiga Kippan
4. Drink-based snacks
4-1. Spicy Brown Sugar Cola | Bottled Food
4-2. Herbal Tea | Okinawa Herb Garden
4-3. Cordial | Atelier cafe bar Seihei
5. A relaxing time to experience Okinawa
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※please note
All information in this article is current as of December 2020. Please note that in addition to product prices, separate shipping and handling fees may apply. For the latest information, please check each store's website or social media.
1. Sweet treats
1-1. Hirami Lemon Cake | [oHacorté]

The "Hirami Lemon Cake" from the popular fruit tart specialty shop [oHacorté] is a baked good with a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Hirami Lemon is the Okinawan word for "shikuwasa." The cake itself, as well as the delicious, crunchy icing, are made with plenty of freshly squeezed shikuwasa juice.
The refreshing sweet and sour taste that fills your mouth is truly the taste of happiness. The classic Okinawan sweet, "lemon cake," meets Ohacorte to create a nostalgic yet new Okinawan dessert that's a new staple.

【Detailed information】
[oHacorté]
"Hirami Lemon Cake"
Price: 5 pieces / 1,188 yen (tax included)
10 pieces / 2,376 yen (tax included)
Official purchase site: [oHacorté] Online Shop
1-2. Sweet Potato Tart | Okashi Goten

One of the most popular Okinawan souvenirs is Okashi Goten's "Beniimo Tart," a highly popular treat featuring a fragrant tart crust topped with a comfortingly sweet purple sweet potato paste.
If you're ordering such classic souvenirs, be sure to also try "Imoimo Tart." Made with 100% Okinawan purple sweet potatoes and Akane sweet potatoes, a specialty of Yomitan Village, this tart offers a unique paste that allows you to enjoy the different flavors of each type of sweet potato.
These colorful purple and orange tarts, so typical of Okinawa, are so cute that they'll instantly lift your spirits the moment you open the box.

【Detailed information】
Sweets palace
"Sweet potato tart"
Price: 6 pieces / 777 yen (tax included)
10 pieces / 1,296 yen (tax included)
Official purchase site: Okashi Goten Online Shop
2. Snack-type treats
2-1. Peanut Crunch | Kokuto Honpo Kakinohana

You'll likely find yourself tasting Okinawan brown sugar many times during your trip to Okinawa. Made from sugarcane grown in the fertile land, this nutrient-rich brown sugar has been loved by the people of this island since ancient times.
Among the traditional sweets that use brown sugar, there is "brown sugar peanuts," which are made by coating peanuts with brown sugar. Brown sugar maker Kakinohana's "Peanut Crunch" is a convenient size version of this classic tea snack, which has a rich sweetness and a fragrant texture that leaves you wanting more.
It pairs perfectly with tea or coffee, making it ideal for a relaxing break. Be sure to also try the "Brown Sugar Black Sesame Peanut Crunch," which has added black sesame for an even more fragrant flavor.
【Detailed information】
黒糖本舗垣乃花
"Peanut Crunch" "Brown Sugar Black Sesame Peanut Crunch"
Price: 324 yen each (tax included) / 1 bag
Official purchase site: Kokuto Honpo Kakinohana Online Shop
2-2. Iejima Wheat Chips Kekkun | Iejima Family

It's actually not very well known that wheat is grown in Okinawa, a place where beautiful nature that captivates us remains.
"Kekkun" wheat chips, made with wheat from Ie Island in Okinawa, were created with the desire to let people more easily enjoy safe and secure domestically produced wheat that is carefully cultivated from soil preparation under the abundant sunshine of Okinawa.
The crisp, light texture, the lingering flavor, and above all, the rich, fragrant aroma of wheat are outstanding. You'll find yourself reaching for one after another without even realizing it.

【Detailed information】
Iejima Family
"Iejima Wheat Chips Kekkun Mini 8-Pack"
Price: XNUM X yen (tax included)
Contents: Salt flavor 60g x 3 / Brown sugar cinnamon flavor 60g x 3 / Spicy flavor 60g x 2
Official purchase site: Iejima Family Official Online Shop
2-3. Island Tofu Chips | Akayura

"Shima Tofu," characterized by its rich soy flavor and depth, is an indispensable soul food on Okinawan dinner tables. "Shima Tofu Chips" are a crispy, light chip version of this famous island tofu.
With four delicious flavors—seaweed, cheese and pepper, spicy, and black sesame—these tofu snacks offer a unique and satisfyingly crisp texture that you won't tire of. They're incredibly addictive and perfect as a snack to accompany your evening drinks.
With these healthy, additive-free chips made with island tofu, both adults and children can enjoy a safe and delicious snack time.

【Detailed information】
Akayura
"Island Tofu Chips"
Price: Approximately 216 yen each (tax included) / 1 bag (※Price may vary depending on the purchase site)
Types: Seaweed flavor / Cheese pepper / Spicy / Black sesame
*The official purchase site is currently under preparation (scheduled to open in 2021). As of December 2020, it can be purchased from major sites such as Amazon and Rakuten Market.
3. Traditional sweets and snacks
3-1. Winter Melon Pickle Assortment | Traditional Confectionery Shop, Shiga Kippan

"Kippan" and "Toganzuke," traditional Ryukyuan sweets that were introduced to Okinawa about 300 years ago and were once only available to people of a certain social status, are now being offered.
These confections, crafted with meticulous care by skilled artisans, are works of art. With each bite, a rich sweetness and elegant aroma unfold, making them a sophisticated treat for adults.
Currently, the only place that manufactures and sells "Tachibana Mochi" and "Tougan-zuke" (pickled winter melon) is Shiga Kippan Store. Their "Tougan-zuke Assortment" is an exceptional product that respects traditional flavors while offering a new and unprecedented taste. The elegant and beautiful Tougan-zuke is truly impressive.

【Detailed information】
Traditional Confectionery Shop: Jahana Kippan
"Assorted Pickled Winter Melon"
Price: XNUM X yen (tax included)
Official purchase site:Shigehana Kippan Online Shop
4. Drink-based snacks
4-1. Spicy Brown Sugar Cola | Bottled Food

Binfood is an Okinawan specialty store that handles everything from planning to manufacturing and sales of bottled goods. Committed to stress-free, safe, and secure ingredients, their unique and exquisite products are made by gathering the most delicious ingredients of the season.
From syrups and condiments to rice accompaniments and sweets, when you open a jar of products from Binfood, a small "food universe" originating from Okinawa unfolds before you.
If you want to enjoy an exciting snack time, we recommend "Spicy Brown Sugar Cola." This handmade cola, made with rare, naturally grown Miyako Island brown sugar, organic spices, and island ginger, is so delicious that you'll look forward to snack time.

【Detailed information】
Bin Food
"Spicy Brown Sugar Cola"
Price: 100ml / 1,000 yen (tax included)
200ml/1,400 yen (tax included)
Official purchase site: Binfood Net Shop
4-2. Herbal Tea | Okinawa Herb Garden

Okinawa Herb Garden's herbal teas are caffeine-free teas born in Okinawa that have a gentle aroma that uplifts both mind and body, transforming your usual snack time into something special.
Made with herbs nurtured by the island's rich natural environment, these herbal teas are crafted with meticulous care, containing no artificial colors, flavors, pesticides, or preservatives. The beautiful colors and profound aromas, reminiscent of Okinawa's bounty, are the result of a carefully crafted original blend.
This set, featuring three popular tea varieties and a tea bottle, allows you to easily enjoy herbal tea from the day it arrives.

【Detailed information】
Okinawa Herb Garden
“Okinawa Herb Garden Gift Set Ⅱ・Ⅲ”
Price: XNUM X yen (tax included)
◆You can choose from two colors for the bottle cover.
Set II / Pink
Set III / Gray
Official purchase site: Okinawa Herb Garden
4-2. Cordial | Atelier cafe bar Seihei

Atelier cafe bar Seihei's "cordials" are like treasure chests, each bottle filled with wonderful things from Okinawa.
Cordial is a syrup made by infusing herbs and fruits. It can be enjoyed in countless ways: diluted with water or soda as a drink, mixed with alcohol to make cocktails, or used as a dressing in cooking.
Atelier cafe bar Seihei's "cordial" is made with a generous amount of herbs and fruits grown in Okinawa, and the recipe changes depending on the season and climate.
Why not enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the comfort of your own home, a taste that perfectly encapsulates the peaceful and enriching pace of life on this island?

【Detailed information】
Atelier cafe bar Seihei
"Cordial"
*Available items vary depending on the time of year. Please check the official website below for details.
Official purchase site: ISLAND CHEF'S APARTMENT
5. A relaxing time to experience Okinawa
Although it may seem a little far away now, the wonderful items lovingly crafted in Okinawa will surely bring a taste of Okinawa to you.
Enjoy a relaxing snack time that evokes the feeling of Okinawa!
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