Souvenirs
Local Sake "Shiratake"
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Local Shochu
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Tsushima Honey
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Tsushima honey, made by the Japanese honey bees, is collected from the nectar of flowers that bloom year round. This honey is called "Hyakkamitsu (The Nectar of 100 Flowers)," because it ages for many years and is highly concentrated.
The honey is made and harvested in a Hachido beehive, which one could see it all over Tsushima. Apiculture began on the island during the 6th century. |
Hachido Beehive
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KasumakiOne of Tsushima's most famous souvenirs, and similar to castella. This sweet bean roll cake was served 350 years ago when the feudal lords returned to their homes from Edo (modern day Tokyo) to express the joy that the entire household felt.
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Shiitake MushroomsTsushima shiitake mushrooms are also called "abalone of the forest" due to their rich flavor and meat-like thickness.
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PearlsSince the time of our ancestors, Tsushima was an island where high grade, natural pearls were harvested. Now, in Aso bay, pearls are cultivated and then shipped throughout Japan.
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Wakata Ink StonesIn Wakata, a part of the Sasu region of Izuhara Town, the raw ore harvested from the Wakata River is refined and shaped into Wakata ink stones, which are the favorite of many calligraphers and used in their masterpieces.
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Moshio SaltSea salt made with seaweed. It is known for containing more minerals than regular salt.
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Other Souvenirs
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AboutWhen I first came to Tsushima, I was disappointed with the lack of souvenirs. I have worked with a local organization to design souvenir products. They are available at a number of souvenir shops throughout the island. Please note that some stores may not have some of the following products.
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【Polo-Shirt】 Tsushima HieroglyphicsRepresents Tsushima's local specialties in hieroglyphic-like letters. From the left side, they are the hachido beehive, anago, hiougi shellfish, Taishuba horse, Tsushima island, Tsushima leopard cat, and shiitake mushrooms.
Hachido beehive: A box that's used to harvest Tsushima honey. See "Tsushima Honey" above.
Anago (conger eels): Tsushima has the largest catch of conger eels in Japan. With their thickness and rich flavor, they are enjoyed as sushi, fried, and in soups. Hiougi (fan) shellfish: Vibrant color shellfish raised in the peaceful waves of Tsushima's coves. Taishuba horse: The Taishuba horse is native to Tsushima. This breed is small, but powerful and was used in agriculture. Today, only about 30 remain, but there is a breeding program trying to increase the breed's numbers. Tsushima leopard cat: Tsushima cats inhabit only the island of Tsushima. It is classified as critically endangered species, and only an estimated 80-100 remain in the wild. Tsushima shiitake mushrooms: Tsushima is famous for shiitake cultivation. They are also called "abalone of the forest" due to their rich flavor and meat-like thickness. |
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【T-Shirt】 Beware of Tsushima Leopard CatBased on a road sign which can only be seen on Tsushima.
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