Top 5 deep souvenirs from Okinawa that you want to bring back to remember your honeymoon trip!
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Okinawa has its own unique culture and specialty products, and there are many souvenirs available.
We’re introducing the top 5 of the best gifts for newlyweds that are sure to be a memory of their honeymoon, as well as the best gifts for those who have taken care of them.
You can find them at local souvenir shops and tourist attractions, so be sure to find your favorite item!
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1st place: Ryukyu glass products
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Ryukyu glass is a traditional craft unique to Okinawa. It is characterized by its bubbles and colors reminiscent of the beautiful subtropical nature of the islands of Okinawa, as well as its delicate and beautiful designs. There are also workshops where you can experience making a pair of glasses for your wedding anniversary! I think you can spend precious time by incorporating these items into your daily life and soaking up the memories.
In addition, we offer a wide selection of items for everyday use such as glasses, vases, and figurines, as well as exquisite pieces perfect for gifts.
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2nd place: Shisa
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The Seisai, an iconic symbol of Okinawa, is revered as a guardian deity meant to ward off evil spirits. It is popular as a lucky charm, and souvenirs such as figurines and keychains of various shapes and sizes are popular as gifts.
There is also a chance to make a sisser, so it’s recommended that you decorate a sisser that matches your new home.
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3rd place: Okinawa sake (boshu)
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Okinawa's signature liquor, Awamori, is sugar-free and low in calories, yet has a higher alcohol content than sake. Therefore, it provides a rich and satisfying drinking experience. Additionally, commemorative bottles with names and dates can also be made, allowing you to store Awamori for a long time as a wedding anniversary gift and preserve it as old sake.
Having the sake aged in a vintage bottle is also a great way to open the bottle on a special occasion to celebrate a special day in life!
Perfect for memories of your honeymoon trip. Try tasting various types of shochu brewed by local breweries.
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4th: Okinawa's ingredients
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The ingredients from Okinawa are also unique and are a popular souvenir for honeymooners. You can enjoy local flavors such as satay eggplant, gimermi tofu, and pickled island radish. Recently, local trendy confectioneries have also become popular!
In the city of Port Kawaguchiko, located in the central part of Okinawa Island, there are cafes and shops selling miscellaneous goods lined up in a place called "Port Minatogawa Stateside Town,"
At the black sugar kanule specialty store "Hokusei" located in that area, and at "Ohakorette," which is popular as a tart shop, we recommend the Hiramilemon from Okinawa!
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5th Black Sugar
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Okinawa is a famous producer of black sugar, and the island of Toyomara in Miyakojima is the number one producer of black sugar in Japan.
Black sugar contains minerals, proteins, zinc, and vitamins, so it can be expected to promote health as well!
If you plan to use it directly, the block type is recommended; for use in baking or cooking, the powder type is recommended.
Black sugar has a unique flavor with richness and sweetness, and is a specialty that captures the island’s unique atmosphere.
