Top Picks for Mementos at Roadside Station Michi no-Eki Namie
Traveling is a blast, and one of my faves things is snagging souvenirs. We recently rolled through Roadside Station "Michi no-Eki Namie" in Fukushima Prefecture, which reopened in 2021, symbolizing reconstruction in the hard-hit Namie Town.
Michi no-Eki Namie is the perfect pit-stop, offering a shop stocked with fresh veggies and seafood, and a bakery serving Namie Yakisoba Bread – a fan-favor. It's a social hub, letting you unwind over a light meal. Alright, let's dive into some top-notch souvenirs to pick up when you visit Namie Town!
- Swanky "Hama-no-Kagayaki" Onion SoupSourced from onions grown right in Namie Town, this soupy delight will surely impress your senses and taste buds. Namie Town recommended onion farming as part of the resurgence in agriculture after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant incident.
- Savor the Heat with Namie Produced Cayenne Pepper Powder "NAMIE KARAO"This spicy sensation hails from chili peppers cultivated in Namie Town, and it perfectly complements that yummy Namie Yakisoba! The "Namie Cayenne Pepper Project" worked diligently to produce their locally-sourced pepper powder.
- Crunch into Namiemachi PotatoLoad your cart with these potato chips simulating French fries that fuse Namie's chili pepper goodness. This tasty treat is exclusive to Namie Town. If you prefer a kick, this spicy snack may be your ideal match!
- Slurp SUZUKI Sake Brewery's Savory SakeThe SUZUKI Sake Brewery in Namie strives to uphold the rich tradition of brewing sake, dating back about 200 years. Their signature brew, "Umi No Otokozake," will delight your taste buds. The brewery reopened in 2021 within the Michi-no-Eki Namie.
- Divine Sake Lees from SUZUKI Sake BreweryNot only does the brewery make mouthwatering sake, but they also craft their own sake lees. This delectable leftover ingredient adds a fruity taste that vaguely resembles sake in its own right. With numerous cooking options, sake lee could be a versatile and affordable souvenir.
- Taste-testing Chirimen (Boiled and Dried Baby Sardines)Drop by Gyoshou Suzuei, a chirimen (dried baby sardines) shop standing tall in Namie Town for over a century. Their innovative tsukudani (sweet-and-sour condiments) products are like no other!
- Grab Momoiro Clover Z Collaboration ProductsMeet Momoiro Clover Z, one of Japan's leading girl-groups, touring Fukushima Prefecture for the very first time this year. Michi-no-Eki Namie offers a variety of collaborative merchandise produced by the host towns.
- Tsunagari Pen: A Momoiro Clover Z x Coffee Time CreationCrafted by a person with disabilities in Fukushima, this distinctive pen features four colored threads carefully wound together. You can find Tsunagari Pens in hues based on each of the group members' signature colors.
- Head-turning Guinomi (Sake Cups)Momoiro Clover Z joined hands with Obori Soma-yaki, a 300-year-old traditional Japanese craft in Namie, to create these stunning sake cups. The back of each cup displays the "running horse" Obori Soma-yaki motif, bearing Momotan, the mascot character of Momoiro Clover Z.
- Polished Pokémon ProductsPokémon Park "Chansey Park in Namie Town" unfurled its doors in December 2021, right at the Michi-no-Eki Namie. The venue showcases original Pokémon Center goods, featuring Chansey, the "Support Pokémon" of Fukushima, to captivate your inner Pokémon trainer.
Mic #Eki Namie hosts numerous other delights, including eateries, pottery classes, and even the first MUJI store set up in a roadside station! So, are you ready to explore all that Michi no-Eki Namie offers in the beautiful Fukushima area?
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- After indulging in the Namie Yakisoba, enhance your meal with the spicy Namie Produced Cayenne Pepper Powder "NAMIE KARAO".
- To remember the rich history of Namie Town, consider picking up Momoiro Clover Z Collaboration Products, crafted by local artisans.
- Discover the local lifestyle by exploring eateries, pottery classes, or even the first MUJI store set up in a roadside station at Michi no-Eki Namie.
