"Tsukushu Seika" may not ring a bell, but when you see their products, you'll recognize many snacks commonly found in supermarkets. Despite its small size, the store is packed with a wide variety of products, all at very affordable prices. Unfortunately, photography is not allowed inside, so I could only take pictures of the products and the exterior. - Peach-colored Mangetsu (162 yen): These light shrimp chips are addictively delicious with a subtle saltiness. - Tsunatori Arare (82 yen): These twisted rice crackers have a nostalgic, simple flavor and come in a generous portion. - Caramels (1 bag for 50 yen): Each bag contains about 15 pieces of caramels that are not too sticky and melt in your mouth. They are quite sweet but very tasty. - Castella Rusk (100 yen): This pack of thinly sliced castella cakes is crispy and seems like a great snack for kids. - Castella "Hajikko" (102 yen): This pack offers a good value with plenty of pieces. The end pieces of castella are often sweeter due to the concentrated syrup, making them delicious. - Chikuzen Juku (Box of 5 for 505 yen): The bagged version is slightly cheaper. These steamed buns are filled with jam made from "Toyomitsuhime" figs from Asakura. They make a great souvenir from Fukuoka. I've visited this store multiple times and always end up buying various items due to their affordability. They also offer a stamp card for additional savings for frequent customers.

When I saw Chikuhoseika on TV introducing the making of diamond-shaped rice cakes, I learned about their direct sales store and hesitantly made my way there. The vast land was completely empty, making me wonder if I had come to the wrong place. But then I saw the fluttering banners with "direct sales store" written on them, which put my mind at ease. I entered the direct sales store, expecting it to be spacious, but was surprised to find it quite small inside. I noticed the diamond-shaped rice cakes and asked how to eat them. I was told that they can be eaten as they are, or baked. I decided not to buy the rice cakes, but I did purchase some non-branded turtle shell-shaped senbei for only 60 yen, which was surprisingly cheap, and a castella cake for 95 yen. I also bought a few branded items before heading home. I will definitely visit again.

Fukuoka Prefecture, Iizuka City, Tsushima, Chikufu Seika's direct sales office. I visited again in October 27th year. The main reason for coming here is the zunda mochi, which can be frozen. Personally, I don't eat it, but my family loves it. It's not too sweet, so it's okay for people with diabetes. There seems to be an event happening nearby. I visited again in October of the 28th year. It's been a year since my last visit. They will have an anniversary festival on October 29th and 30th. I came to buy frozen zunda mochi because our stock at home is running low. The items I bought this time are zunda mochi (30 pieces), caramel (1 bag), candy (1 bag), and fried snacks (2 bags). All of these are for my family to eat. The zunda mochi here has the filling inside instead of outside like usual. It's not too sweet, so I regularly take out a few pieces from the freezer to thaw and eat. I can easily eat 5-6 pieces at a time. When I buy, I ask for the frozen ones. I don't even need them to put a expiration date sticker on them. Yesterday, a 70-year-old neighbor lady was diagnosed with liver cancer. Her husband had stomach cancer surgery last year. They live alone, so I need to help them in some way. It seems to be stage 4, so it's tough, but I hope they can hang in there. I took 5 pieces of zunda mochi and bananas for her husband. They looked lonely.

This is a factory direct store of a confectionery manufacturer that sends out traditional Japanese sweets to retail stores in Fukuoka Prefecture. They are famous for their manju using sweet potatoes and chestnuts, and they also offer outlet sales at very affordable prices. I bought one sweet potato manju, one potato manju, and one chestnut manju. The most eye-catching item displayed in the store was the large chestnut manju, so I also bought one. It was impressively large and had a satisfying taste. The chestnut paste was packed tightly inside, and just eating one made me very full.

This is a confectionery manufacturing company located in Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. They also have a factory direct sales outlet. I received a gift of their "Chestnut Bun" which is palm-sized (lol). When you think of chestnut buns, you usually imagine small ones with a thin skin, so this one was quite surprising (lol). It has a unique appearance that resembles the shape of a chestnut. Inside, there is white bean paste mixed with chestnut fruit. It is dense and satisfying, almost like a main dish (lol). It could be a fun and casual souvenir to bring back as a conversation starter (^^).

When it comes to a candy factory, it's a place that excites children and girls who love sweets. It can be considered a sacred place. My family is no exception. My wife and children love sweets in general. We often visit Fukuoka because we have relatives there. We also enjoy the rural scenery of Tagawa, so we go there often. We visit our relatives in Fukuoka a few times a year. On those occasions, we are served sweets from this place as tea snacks. It's a taste I've been familiar with since childhood, but I'm not a big fan of sweets these days. However, inspired by Mr. Myレビ's review, I decided to visit after a long time. The first thing I bought was at the entrance on the left side. My youngest daughter (4 years old) stared at the candy sold by weight next to the entrance, and I had a bad feeling... Shortly after, my daughter started demanding, "I want candy," so I let her pack her favorite ones. It's 49 yen per 100g... it's cheap. The candy she packed with her small hands was strawberry milk, milk candy, and others... Then, my son (3 years old) also said, "candy too..." and the chain of desire began again... These kids have a habit of wanting something when one of them wants it... Reluctantly, I asked my son, "Can't you do it yourself?" and he replied, "No, Papa will do it..." A longer period of defiance than the three sisters... In my mind, I was thinking, "This damn brat is irritating," but when I said, "Okay, then let's not buy it," he started saying meaningless words like, "I don't know, I don't know what Papa is doing." So I handed him something randomly packed in a bag, and he smiled on his own... He's a foolish son... Leaving aside our children... But really, how can they offer these things so cheaply without shipping costs? (((;ﾟДﾟ))) shivering You can buy everything at a low price. - Castella A real Castella with a length of about 20 cm and a thickness of 8 cm. It lacks the moistness of modern times and has a nostalgic dryness. (I only ate a piece.) Despite its short shelf life, it is cheap at 95 yen. - Sekitori Okoshi It is often called "Rai Okoshi" in supermarkets and convenience stores... It costs 76 yen. I thought this kind of snack was suitable for snacking... but it was eaten before I knew it... - Maru Boru 8 pieces for 118 yen. The dryness and old-fashioned feel are nostalgic. - Caramel Various flavors packed in a bag just like the candy sold by weight. - Manju Various manju (potato manju) Why is the name changed even though it's essentially sweet potato manju? It gives a sense of an old-fashioned taste. (As told by my wife) - Chestnut Manju Plenty of red bean paste with small chestnut pieces scattered throughout... Considering the regular price, the size and weight (about three times that of a certain famous chestnut manju) make it a good deal. "Those who love sweet Japanese sweets will love this" (As told by my wife) - Sweet Potato Manju First, my daughter took a bite and twisted her head, saying, "Huh?" When I asked what was wrong, she said, "It tastes weird..." My wife, who was eating other manju, said, "It has cinnamon in it." This one... it seems like it's a love it or hate it situation (As told by my wife) The manju are all large in size, and they are sweet old-fashioned sweets. As mentioned above, I don't like sweets, so I didn't eat them...

I stopped by after visiting the old Ito Denemon residence. When I entered the shop, I was impressed by the factory direct sales, the manju buns were so cheap! Even buying so much only cost around 1,000 yen. Castella for 230 yen, sweet potato manju for 38 yen, and so on. It's exciting how inexpensive they are. I got some frozen zunda mochi as they only had it in that form (96 yen). By the time I got home, it had thawed out and was in good condition without needing an ice pack. I tried zunda mochi for the first time, and it was delicious. It has a simple taste. The sweet potato manju had a similar taste to chidori manju. It might be good to have them when you're feeling tired. I don't often have the chance to visit this area, but I would like to stop by this shop again when I'm nearby.

Ever since reading takami2626's review, I had a craving for "zunda mochi" and finally managed to buy some this time! The zunda bean paste has just the right amount of sweetness and a good texture from the beans. The outer layer of sweet mochi-like coating is also delicious, and I really enjoyed it. "Zunda mochi" tastes even better when chilled. I will definitely buy it again if I come across it! I hadn't noticed before, but they also sell Western-style sweets in addition to Japanese sweets. I decided to try two types of roll cakes. Both use buttercream instead of whipped cream. They may not taste like those from a specialty Western confectionery, but the chocolate roll cake was well received by my kids who like buttercream. Visited on a weekday afternoon at 2 pm during a drive. There were only about three other customers. They sell old-fashioned sweets that older people may enjoy at factory direct prices. - Castella (1 pack for 95 yen) - Candy sold by weight (you can buy your favorite ones like caramel) - Imo manju (a simple sweet with a taste similar to Nikki with white bean paste) - Black sugar manju These sweets may not be familiar to younger people, but they seem to be popular with locals and older customers. I usually eat Western sweets, but it's nice to have traditional Japanese sweets once in a while. All the sweets are cheap, so you can easily buy them.

Yesterday, there was a broadcast on FBS's "Mentai Wide" that approached the secret of a super cheap store. I confirmed that it was located within a 30-minute drive, so I went to check it out. I arrived about 10 minutes after the store opened, but the line was already long. The store was small, so the line quickly grew. Even though it was just a reconnaissance mission for me, I bought some senbei, okaki, chestnut manju, and sweet potato manju. It cost less than 300 yen, which was a good deal. The 95 yen (excluding tax) castella was sold out, which was disappointing. The taste was normal, nothing special. The store will have a founding festival this weekend, so it will likely be even more chaotic.

My family received this as a gift from a friend. The friend also received it as a gift, so they weren't sure if it was delicious or not. However, when I returned from mountain climbing, it had already been opened and half of it was eaten (laughs). I took a photo and decided to upload it. I did a little research on the shop. It is a confectionery company in Fukuoka Prefecture, established in 1973, so it seems to be a company that has been around for 40 years. They offer candy, caramels, snacks, and sweets, and this "sweet potato bun" is in the sweets category. Since the price was not displayed, I am curious about how much it is. I tried it right away. Hmm, it's kind of... indescribable. It's not bad, but... well, I don't particularly like "sweet potatoes" to begin with, so it's hard for me to evaluate it... but since it was a gift... thank you for the meal.

I saw it on TV before, and my girlfriend ordered me to take her for a drive to a factory direct sale where sweets are cheap. It's been a while since I had a day off, and I really wanted to sleep in, but I decided to be kind and go along with her request. I thought, "It's okay to just try it out," but I'm a considerate Gorigo who goes along with her whims. I relied on the navigation system and we arrived safely. I thought it was quite a distance to drive from Nakama City just to buy sweets, but I didn't dare say that to my girlfriend. I personally feel that driving to Hiroshima for snowboarding, which I love, is much closer, but I can't say that to her. There were more customers than I expected! The age group of the customers was on the older side. I had imagined the store to be about the size of a convenience store, but the interior was small. Customers would leave after paying and the next customer would enter, so there was a bit of a line. There were a lot of sweets like senbei and manju that seemed to be popular with the elderly (no offense). The selection was quite good. But there were only sweets with packages I had never seen before... (I just don't have much knowledge about sweets, but I've heard that there are some famous products sold at places like airports, according to my girlfriend). The store was a bit cramped for leisurely browsing. I felt a bit cramped, so I left the shopping to my girlfriend and went outside first. Honestly, I prefer a spacious store where I can shop leisurely at regular prices. My girlfriend was delighted to show me all the items she bought. It seems like girls enjoy this kind of thing (^_^;) Well, as long as I could see her smile, I guess it's all good. As a reward for bringing her to the factory, I received a sweet potato manju and a salted bean daifuku on the way back. The feedback is that they were just ordinary sweet potato manju and salted bean daifuku that you can find anywhere. Especially the sweet potato manju almost choked me because it took away the moisture in my mouth and got stuck in my throat. It was dangerous to eat while driving. Make sure to have a drink ready before you try it out!

At Ion and MaxValu, they were having a Spring Kyushu Fair☆ Murasato Hakata Chi-man 3 pieces for 432 yen. It contains white bean paste with added cheese. The flavor of cheese in the white bean paste is definitely noticeable. It has a slightly different taste compared to just white bean paste. The skin is soft and the shape is like a flower. Thank you for the meal.

This is a gift from the confectioner Murasato. One piece of Chikuzen Juku, where figs are made into sweet bean paste. It uses figs from Asakura, with a milk bun skin and figs called Yomimatsu-hime. A combination of Western-style white bean paste and figs. It was very delicious. You can enjoy the texture of the figs.

At the supermarket "Unisan" in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, they sometimes hold local product fairs. I purchased the following items: - Chestnut Manju (250 yen + tax) These manju are shaped like chestnuts and have a substantial weight to them, indicating they are likely filled with plenty of sweet bean paste. The label indicates they contain "white bean paste with chestnut pieces." While I personally prefer black bean paste, it seems they used white bean paste to highlight the chestnut flavor. When cut open, you can see a chunk of white bean paste with scattered chestnut pieces inside, although the chestnut flavor is not very strong. Local product fairs at supermarkets often offer items with long shelf lives, making it convenient to purchase inexpensive sweets.

A confectionery company in Iizuka City. The company was founded in 1974 and prides itself on being a "comprehensive confectionery manufacturer that can make anything", producing candies, caramels, snacks, and traditional Japanese sweets. One of their offerings is the chestnut manju, which is a type of traditional Japanese sweet. It is a giant chestnut-shaped manju with a thin outer layer filled with plenty of white bean paste containing chestnut chunks. It is not only large in size but also has a substantial weight to it, equivalent to about 3 or 4 regular-sized manju.

I received a souvenir from Fukuoka prefecture. It is a round steamed bun called "Juku Ohitotsu." Inside the moist dough, there is white bean paste and fig. The fig used is a Fukuoka original brand called "Toyomitsuhime." You can feel the texture of the fig in the bean paste. I haven't eaten figs much before, but I didn't feel any discomfort eating this. Maybe because it uses white bean paste, it reminds me of "Torimon." It seems like you can only buy it at Hakataza or souvenir shops inside Fukuoka Airport. Using ingredients made in Fukuoka to make snacks is a great way to introduce Fukuoka's food culture. Thank you for the meal! (●￣人￣●)

I hesitated whether to go out on this cloudy day, but I ended up going to a Kyushu product exhibition called "Dining Table Tropical Paradise"! I found a product called "Moshimoshikame-san?" which at first glance seems unrelated to turtles, but upon closer look, it resembles a turtle shell! The sweet flavor was easy to eat and I couldn't stop reaching for more. I really liked it and will definitely buy it again if I come across it. It was a good decision to go out after all!