Famous Japanese YouTuber Iku Sensei’s Top 5 Recommended Taiwanese Souvenirs

By / Scenic Spots Family Compilation & Report
 
According to statistics from the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation, from January to November 2019, Japan was the top overseas travel destination for Taiwanese, with over 4.5 million people choosing Japan as their preferred destination.

Whether traveling or on a business trip, there’s always a need to buy souvenirs to express goodwill, and the most commonly chosen Taiwanese souvenirs are none other than pineapple cakes and peanut candies. Eslite Spectrum Songyan Store was once voted by CNN as “the coolest department store in the world,” attracting thousands of overseas visitors every month. Over 80% of the brands in the store are locally created in Taiwan, making it the top choice for picking authentic local Taiwanese souvenirs. Famous YouTuber “Iku Sensei / Ikulaoshi” recommends how to choose gifts that will truly touch the hearts of detail-oriented Japanese recipients.

Taiwanese local gifts you absolutely can’t miss: the 56th Golden Horse Awards’ designated VIP gift, the handmade stuffed egg rolls “Hai Bian Zou Zou.” With a crispy and solid crust, a bite reveals a rich egg aroma paired with a solid filling — once you try it, you’ll be hooked.

In addition to the two star products beloved by Hong Kong and Macau travelers — the uniquely golden Taiwanese pork floss “Classic Pork Floss Egg Rolls” and the super bursting filling made from freshly ground peanuts from Beigang “Peanut Love Filling Egg Rolls” — we also recommend the Taiwanese local iron goddess oolong tea-flavored “Tie Guan Yin Tea Egg Rolls,” which release a subtle tea fragrance with each bite. Refreshing and not cloying, they’re definitely a safe bet as a Taiwanese souvenir.

When thinking of Taiwan, tea is definitely one of the first things that comes to mind. “Jing Sheng Yu,” which creates a unique Taiwanese tea experience with purple clay teapot-brewed tea drinks, allows international friends to experience Taiwan’s nature and culture through tea.

The enchantingly orchid-cooled “Qing Xiang Li Shan Oolong” and the exclusively roasted “Light Roast Shan Lin Xi Oolong” that brings out delicate honey flavors are both top choices. Jing Sheng Yu also offers thoughtful English and Japanese versions of a simple three-step guide to enjoying tea, allowing international friends to easily recreate the Taiwanese tea experience at home.

Many Japanese people like to unwind with a cold beer, and what’s beer without a snack? The Taiwanese domestic brand “Yuan Wei Qian Xun,” which has won multiple international awards including the Monde Selection, has a golden and crispy exterior with a tender and rich interior — definitely the perfect beer companion.

“Yuan Wei Qian Xun” also features a “Dan Hong Qing Xue” gift box with Hakka tung blossom designs, full of local Taiwanese flavor. It includes plain cheese threads, vegetable crisps, octopus flowers, and pleurotus eryngii crisps — every bite is delicate and natural.