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5 Tasty Akihabara Souvenirs for Otaku

5 Tasty Akihabara Souvenirs for Otaku

Last updated: 18 August 2020

One of Tokyo's top sub-culture spots, Akihabara, is the place to check out the latest niche electrical appliances and anime culture. If you have free time and are in the area, why not bring back unique souvenirs of Akihabara back home? Although these items may not be available year-round, it's worth keeping an eye out for new and interesting souvenirs!

Maid Cookies, with Cute Cat-Girl Designs!

Maid Cookies, with Cute Cat-Girl Designs!

Maid cafes are synomymous with Akihabara, with staff dressed in maid clothes to serve guests delicious snacks and drinks. It comes to no surprise that there are even Maid Cookies that are almost too cute to eat!

The combined flavor of milk and maple is heavenly and they are individually packaged, so it's a great way to share with family and friends!

Manufactured By: OTOH Edo Rabbit

Made In Tokyo Print Cookie
メイドイン東京プリントクッキー
Akihabara

Baked Chocolate Goodness: Yaki Choco

Baked Chocolate Goodness: Yaki Choco

This is a sweet that features cute characters on the package along with the catch phrase, "it’s sweet, no less." Interesting enough, this delicious snack is actually manufactured by a Japanese sweet shop with 100 years of history in Yamagata!

It was created by 6th owner who loves Akihabara and selected ingredients are used for this sweet, so not only does it have an eye-catching appearance but it tastes exquisite as well. It is available at the gift shop, The AkiBa.

Manufactured by: Shogetsudo Nunokawa

Shougetsudoununokawa Yakichoco
松月堂布川 焼きチョコ
Akihabara

Adorable Shrine Maiden Treats: Taiganjoju Castella Yaki

Adorable Shrine Maiden Treats: Taiganjoju Castella Yaki

If the design of the package wasn't enough to give you a cuteness overload, then this castella sponge cake will win you over with it's delicious taste! Custard cream is luxuriously poured into the castella sponge that is a baked mixture of wheat flour and eggs.

Feel free to eat 'til your dreams come true! They are available at Animate, AKIHABARA GAMERS, and souvenir shops in Akihabara area.

Sales and manufacturing: coade

Taiganjouju Kasuterayaki
大願成就かすてら焼き
Akihabara

"Notice me, Sempai!!" - Tsundere Cookies

"Notice me, Sempai!!" - Tsundere Cookies

"Tsundere" is a word you often find in Japanese anime and manga. It indicates an attitude that is dry at the first meeting, but changes into the loving one once he or she gets familiar with another person.

This is a cookie with print that expresses the mind of girls who cannot be honest with themselves. There are 4 designs in total and the facial expressions of the girls are very animated and cute. You can find these at Animate, AKIHABARA GAMERS, and souvenir shops in the Akihabara area.

Sales and manufacturing: coade

Tsundere Cookie
ツンデレクッキー
Akihabara

Kaomoji Castella Yaki (´・ω・`)

Kaomoji Castella Yaki (´・ω・`)

Kaomoji (emoticons) are very popular online all over the world. Among all the kaomoji, the one that is the more familiar in Japanese circles with its derpy cuteness is:

(´・ω・`)

This is an expression used when you are feeling down and slightly distressed and they make an appearance on these Kaomoji Castella Yaki. They are a baked sweet that has custard cream inside with the unmistakable brand of the above kaomoji.

Although the face seems to be down and out, the taste of this snack is so good that it will make you smile. They are available at Animate, AKIHABARA GAMERS, and the souvenir shops in Akihabara area.

Sales and manufacturing: coade

Shobon Kasuterayaki
ショボ~ンカステラ焼き
Akihabara

*This information is from the time of this article's publication.
*Prices and options mentioned are subject to change.
*Unless stated otherwise, all prices include tax.

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