Reviewers praise the crisp, buttery, lightly sweet layered pie, and many say it suits tea. It is light, reasonably priced and individually wrapped, and is widely given to coworkers and family. Several note it does not taste of eel, though the garlic hint is mentioned; one found the cookie a bit hard or over-baked.

Reviewers praise the fluffy steamed-cake texture and smooth milky cream, with matcha, strawberry and seasonal flavors. Several note it is individually wrapped, comes in sizes from 2 pieces up, and has cute chick packaging. It is bought as a gift and for personal snacking; a few found it quite sweet.

Reviewers praise this black chocolate version of Genji Pie as light, elegantly sweet and not too rich, and note it is sold only in Shizuoka. One gave it as a backstage gift and the recipient enjoyed it.

The one reviewer loves this powdered green tea that dissolves in hot or cold water with no teapot, with adjustable strength. It is light and slips into a bag, so it makes a great gift when traveling home with lots of luggage.

The one reviewer praises this instant matcha drink with tiny puffed arare crackers, tasty in water or hot water and best as matcha milk. It dissolves easily, and the reviewer and friends keep buying it as a hometown gift.

The one reviewer loves these nut and chocolate sweets, with almond, cashew and pecan covered in white, dark or milk chocolate. The gold, red and black packaging looks upscale and comes wrapped, suitable for office gifts.

The one reviewer says this eel tsukudani (simmered preserve) has a strong eel flavor. The jar can be eaten in small portions and is light and easy to carry, so it suits gifts.

The one reviewer praises this salted-bonito ochazuke (tea over rice) mix as a fresh find, with elegant packaging and a price of about 1,000 yen. It is compact for handing out, works as a furikake topping or in rice balls, and pleased both children and older people.

The one reviewer praises this baumkuchen as moist and light, soft like sponge cake and not too sweet. They say even people who usually dislike baumkuchen can enjoy it, and bought it as a gift.

The one reviewer praises this plain-looking, nostalgic madeleine from a Shimoda shop, not heavy on butter or milk, with a sweetness that is not cloying. It is easy to eat many.