The one reviewer, a fan of shiokara (salted squid), found this dried version very tasty, with flavor that deepens the more you chew, better as a snack with drinks than a sweet, and quite salty. It is cheap enough to buy in bulk and hand out to coworkers.

The one reviewer raves about this matsumae-zuke (kelp and squid pickle) with crunchy herring roe, saying the umami of kelp and roe is flawless. They enjoy it with drinks but prefer it piled on hot white rice.

The one reviewer praises a whole small pumpkin filled with rich pumpkin pudding, gently sweet and fragrant. The skin is sweet and soft enough to cut with a knife, so the entire thing can be eaten.

The one reviewer explains that this dice-shaped caramel, once sold nationwide by Meiji, is now a Hokkaido-only product: a red-and-white square box holding milk caramels two at a time. They note its fame from a legendary TV travel show that used it as a die and say fans everywhere will want to eat it and roll the dice.

The one reviewer calls this Hokkaido-only drink sweet yet refreshing and recommends seasonal flavors like green apple. They note the exam-season packaging and suggest sending it to relatives with students as encouragement. Bought at a local convenience store.

The one reviewer describes a sweet modeled on the egg of the red-crowned crane, a local natural treasure: white bean paste shaped like a yolk, wrapped in sponge cake and coated in white chocolate. They call it a quintessential Hokkaido gift made with fresh local ingredients.

The one reviewer praises these large scallop adductors, each smoked individually and marinated in oil, as a labor-intensive delicacy packed with umami. They say one taste makes you want another and it is worth mail-ordering.

The one reviewer, who received it from a relative, loved the cute zoo package and the authentic taste: firm, springy thin noodles and a light yet rich salt broth. They say the noodles alone would sell it without the zoo name.

The one reviewer was surprised when pouring it into a chilled glass: instead of the usual brown or yellow, this beer is a clear blue, so it is fun to look at as well as drink.

The one reviewer describes three kinds of individually wrapped bars, three per tray and six trays per box, with Royce's reliably good chocolate and inventive combinations such as matcha with nuts and cookies. Slightly heavy, but easy to eat and offering a choice, making it good for the office.