Don't get lost anymore! The 15 best souvenirs of Mie Prefecture chosen by locals.

Mie Prefecture has many sightseeing spots.For this reason, many people from outside the prefecture come to visit us during the long holidays.Because it is also a prefecture full of sightseeing spots, there are a wide variety of souvenirs.It is.

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Since I myself am from outside of Mie prefecture, I still worry about what kind of souvenirs I should buy for my relatives and friends when I go back to my parents' house.

In this article, to solve such problems,Introducing 15 Recommended Souvenirs from Mie PrefectureTo do. This time, I would like to take an original questionnaire in the company where many people from Mie Prefecture are enrolled and announce it in a ranking format!

Also this time,We have created a “mistake search” from among the recommended souvenirs from Mie Prefecture!

There are four mistakes in total!Try it now!

*The correct answer is given at the end of the article.

MieL editorial department's selection of 15 souvenirs from Mie Prefecture

15th place Suehiro “Ice Manju”

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Suehirois a store in Kuwana City. This famous product "Ice Manju" has been made since around 1950,It is still made today while preserving the manufacturing methods of the time.

The outside of the ice cream is milk ice cream instead of the manju skin. There is a wide variety of flavors such as dainagon, brown sugar, strawberry, and matcha.There is no need to worry about the expiration date, so there is no doubt that it will be appreciated as a souvenir.It is!

14th place Relaxation and “Ise no Kaori Isuzu River water”

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Fragrance specialty store "relaxing” is located in “Okage Yokocho” in Ise Jingu (Naiku).

Most of the incense of Kutsurogiya isMade with natural fragrancesThat's right. Among the many incense in the store,"Ise Incense, Isuzu River Water"is the best-selling product, with many people buying it as a souvenir.

The incense is inspired by the purity of the Isuzu River, which flows along the inner shrine side of Ise Jingu Shrine, and has a cool and transparent scent.One of the favorite souvenirs for womenAs, it is recommended ♪

13th place Tamburan “Assorted Baked Sweets”

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Tambourineis a store in Yokkaichi City. I myself received baked sweets from a friend before,A well-known restaurant in Yokkaichi known to those in the knowThat's right.

The subtly sweet and elegant cookie and moist financier were so delicious that I went to the store to buy them myself the next day.

The outer box and wrapping paper containing the cookies are also sophisticated and elegant,It seems to be pleased as a souvenir for the business sceneIt is.

12. Tamakiya “Hekoki Manju”

※source:Tamakiya

Tamakiyais a store located in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture.Manju baked with plenty of sweet potato.Eating sweet potatoes makes you fart! That's why it was named "Hekoki Manju".

“Hekoki Manju” has a sweet and gentle taste that will make the person who receives it smile.

This time, we ranked 12th!

11. Heiji Senbei Main Store “Heiji Senbei”

※source:Heiji Senbei Main Store

Heiji Senbei Main Storeis located in Tsu City.Only sugar, wheat flour, and eggs are used as raw materials.It is a dish that is loved by a wide range of generations with its smooth and light taste.

It has a long shelf life of 90 days and is individually wrapped.So you can be happy as a souvenir in the business scene!

10. Iga Kaan Yamamoto “Katayaki”

※source:Iga Confectionery Yamamoto

Iga Confectionery Yamamotois located in Iga City, which is familiar with Iga Ninja. I myself received this katayaki as a souvenir when I was still a resident outside the prefecture.I was shocked by the incredible hardness.

Did you know that Katayaki Senbei is hard because of its historical background? Speaking of Iga, it is the land of ninjas.Katayaki senbei began when Iga ninjas ate as portable food when they were on duty.It is said that.

For a ninja, it was born as something that is as small as possible, does not become a burden, and is nutritious."Katayaki"It is said.

When you buy it, it comes with a small wooden mallet for breaking the katayaki into bite-size pieces! A small wooden mallet is a clever small item that is sure to leave a deep impression on the person who receives it.

9th place: Haridaya “Sekijirushi Senbei”

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Haridayais a long-established store with several stores in Ise City.Created as a gift confectionery for the Emperor's visit to Ise Jingu Shrine in the Meiji era.it was done.

Itoin senbei is not hard but crispy and has a slightly sweet taste.The expiration date is also 60 days at room temperature from the date of manufacture.Therefore, even in the business scene, it is recommended as the best souvenir ♪

8th place Takeshi Nakatani Association “Sasasasasasasasa medium cookie”

Takeshi Nakatani Associationis a shop in Ise City. Cookies made by hand in Ise-Shima using domestic and Mie ingredients,Products that are handmade and hand-packagedThat's it.

A cookie is slightly larger than a 500-yen coin and less than 1 cm thick. The size is easy to eat, and above all, the logo design of the product name has a big impact, so there is no doubt that it will leave an impression!

“Ise-like souvenirs like Jingu”This cookie was born with this concept, and is recommended as a memory of your trip to Mie Prefecture.

7th place Sankyuya “Lemon Cake”

※source:Sankyuya

Sankyuya is located in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture. This lemon cake is made with wheat flour from Mie Prefecture and lemons from Hiroshima Prefecture.

Thinly slice the skin of each lemon by handThe cake is made with a lot of time and effort, and the taste is gentle and exquisite! (There is a limit to the number that can be made in one day due to manual work)

If you are interested, please contact us.We recommend ordering earlyI will do so!

6th place: Nagamochi Sasaiya “Nagamochi”

Nagamochi Sasaiyais a long-established store in Yokkaichi, founded in 1550. The main feature of the product is its appearance.The flat, long-rolled mochi is filled with azuki bean paste, making it even more satisfying to eat than it looks.

Both sides are grilled with a nice aroma, and for me, the aroma whets my appetite every time.

Because freshly made sweets are sealed as they are,The expiry date is 3 days from the date of manufacture.However, it is a dish that many people buy as a gift for acquaintances in the neighborhood.

5th place Matsusaka Maruyoshi “Matsusaka Beef Shigure”

※source:Matsusaka Maruyoshi

Matsusaka Maruyoshiis a Matsusaka beef specialty restaurant in Matsusaka city that every local knows.Shigureni has a sweet flavor with a hint of ginger.

As for other ways to eat it, I personally thought it was delicious.

In addition, I tried topping "Shigure-ni" on top of rice and pouring dashi soup over it. It has a surprisingly light taste, and I have eaten it many times during the cold winter months.

Long shelf life of 60 daysTherefore, it is definitely one of the souvenirs that people outside the prefecture will appreciate.

4th Akafuku “Akafuku Mochi”

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akafukuThe history ofIt dates back to 1707, about 300 years ago.

The shape and manufacturing method that have not changed since its founding are protected, and the unique shape isThe craftsman expresses it by shaping the three lines with his fingers.

Akafuku, which is used for eating and drinking at the main store, is still made by hand in this way, and you can sometimes see how it is made at the main store.

By all means, when you come to Ise sightseeing, why not stop by the main store and heal the fatigue of your trip while eating Akafuku?

3rd place Chitose "Ise Udon"

Chitoseis a long-established store founded in 1917 in Ise City. There is a shop near the Tourism Culture Center, and it is a shop familiar to many people.

I want you to have it with the same taste as the taste of the shopThere is also a wish of the shop,Fresh noodles are used instead of frozenIt has been. For this reason, the expiry date is as short as 4 days for noodles and 1 week for sauce when refrigerated from the date of shipment, but you can enjoy authentic Ise udon at home, so it is a rare and highly appreciated souvenir. It can be said.

How about a souvenir for those who like rare things?

2nd place Blanka “Shell Reine Plain”

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Blankais a shop with its head office in Toba City.Selected as a snack for the coffee break at the Ise-Shima SummitThis is the trigger, and it is a western confectionery that has become famous in a blink of an eye.

Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, it has an exquisite texture that makes you want to eat more than one. Of course it is delicious even if you open it from the bag and eat it as it is, but I personally think that the most delicious way to eat it isHow to eat after toasting for about 2 minutesIt is.

I feel that the crispness on the outside increases and the taste doubles.Expiration date is 30 days from productionYes, it is individually wrapped, so it is recommended as a gift for workplaces where there are many young people.

1st place: Hembaya shop “Hemba mochi”

※source:Hembaya Shoten

Hembaya Shotenis a shop in Ise City. The skin of the shop's specialty "Henba mochi"Soft and chewy, the bean paste is not too sweet, and has a smooth texture.It is.

All of the ingredients for hemba mochi are carefully selected and made in Japan.2 days including manufacturing dateIt is.

There is also an eat-in corner inside the store, so it is one of the stores that I would like you to stop by when you come for sightseeing in Ise.

Points to keep in mind when choosing souvenirs for each occasion

Souvenirs for friends and people who are indebted on a daily basis are indispensable when traveling or returning to the countryside.It is.

While choosing souvenirs is fun, there are probably many people who wonder, "Would it bother me if I give this to them?"

Depending on who you give it to, what you consider will change. I think that the target audience for souvenirs varies, but the important thing that can be said in common isThe point is whether it can be stored for a long time and at room temperatureIt's going to be

Therefore, this time, we will introduce three points that you should be aware of when choosing souvenirs for each occasion!

3 tips for choosing souvenirs for your loved ones

Personal gifts areIt is best to choose the one that suits your taste.is. However, I think it can be difficult to research the tastes of the person you are always gifting.

So please consider the following three points.

3 souvenir points for business

In the business scene, there are many opportunities to bring souvenirs. More than souvenirs for individuals, in the business scene,You have to choose a gift that gives the impression that you care about the other personThing.

It would be nice to be able to do preliminary research on the business partner, but if it is difficult,At the very least, it is important not to cause any inconvenience to the person you are giving the gift to.It is.

For example, no matter how rare and popular a cake you get, if the other company doesn't have a knife, you can't cut it into pieces. You will also need small plates and forks. You will also need a refrigerator if you are not going to eat it right away.

No matter how delicious the food may be, it can be a nuisance to the other party, so please refer to the following three points.

Souvenirs that are happy to receive and happy to give

While writing this article, I thought about why I feel happy when I receive souvenirs.

Of course, receiving the "thing" as a souvenir is a pleasure, but I think that many people are also happy when they think of themselves and think, "I'll buy this."

that is,Food that you like, or food that you have troubled yourself with and chosen for yourselfIf so, I think it's even more so.

In other words, handing over souvenirsexpression of affection for othersI think. That's why it's important to do research before giving.

"Empty-handed is bad, so let's buy something and go home."Of course, it is an expression of affection, but I hope that you will use this article effectively while imagining how happy the recipient will be!

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