When traveling to Okinawa, many visitors want to bring home souvenirs made from local specialties. Do you know? In addition to souvenir shops, local supermarkets also offer unique gifts! Here are our top recommendations for souvenirs that you can find in local supermarkets.
Unlike nationwide supermarket chains, Okinawa has many locally operated chains specific to the prefecture. Although these shops may seem simple, they offer an attractive variety of prepared foods, locally grown vegetables, and souvenirs – a typical feature of Okinawan supermarkets.
1. Ryukyu Chocolate (琉球ショコラ）
Price: 430 yen (tax included)
Combining chocolate with Okinawan brown sugar in a golden ratio creates chocolate wealthy in Okinawan flavor. Brown sugar has long been a companion to tea, and this product objectives to convey brown sugar to the state in a greater convenient form. Handcrafted for a crisp, mild texture, it can provide the rich, deep taste of brown sugar.
This product is neither plain brown sugar nor everyday chocolate—it stands uniquely aside. Resistant to melting even at forty°C, it's best for carrying on long journeys. Varieties infused with Okinawan sea salt “Nuchimaasu” or pineapple fruit offer even extra distinctive local flavors.
2. Okinawa Beer Nuts (オキナワビアナッツ)
Price: 16g × 5 bags 448 yen (tax included)
Featuring Taco Pepper, Turmeric Curry, and Almond Cheese flavors, this mixture showcases Okinawa's particular individuality, with each bag containing a mixture of types. Its small-element packaging makes it best as a bulk souvenir present.
3. Ishigaki Salt Island Nuts (石垣の塩 島ナッツ)
Price: 16g × 5 bags 450 yen (tax included)
Crispy unique nuts crafted with “Ishigaki Salt” crafted from Ishigaki Island seawater. Similar to beer nuts, each bag offers three flavors: Island Pepper, Okinawa Taco, and Mild Cheese. Conveniently packaged in five small luggage items, ideal as souvenirs or for private leisure.
4. Island Tofu Chips (島どうふチップス)
Price: 237 yen per bag (tax included)
Crumbled island tofu is lined in flour, first deep-fried, then baked to gain a mild, crispy texture with minimal oil. It's impossible to resist crunch makes it tough to forestall at simply one. Free from preservatives, artificial shades, and chemical flavorings, it is filled with protein and other nutrients. Looking for a healthy memento? This island tofu snack is an extraordinary preference.
5. Calbee Lemon Potato Chips (ポテトチップス シークワーサー味)
Price: ¥138 (tax included)
Calbee potato chips are available in various flavors, and this Okinawa-specific variant features shikuwasa juice and Ishigaki salt for a fresh Okinawan taste.
If you cannot withstand anything classified “constrained edition,” grab this now!
6. Supaiman Persimmon Seed Snack (すぱいまん 柿ピー一番)
Price: 260 yen (tax included)
Rich in citric acid, the dried plum “Suppaiman” aids in heatstroke prevention and is produced by a local Okinawan company. While dried plums are common elsewhere, this product boasts numerous variations.
Varieties include squid tempura, nori tempura, and wakame seaweed, showcasing the plum's appeal in diverse ways—well worth trying.
7. Sesame Nori Tempura (チムグクル NORIテンプラ)
Price: 300 yen per bag (tax not included)
The original “Chimugukuru” series from local supermarket Ryubo is brimming with Okinawan charm and comes highly recommended. ‘Chimugukuru’ is an Okinawan dialect term (chim = heart, kukuru = connect), meaning “heartfelt sincerity, true feelings from the depths of one's heart.”
The nori tempura snacks come in flavors like “Okinawan Soba,” “Tacos,” “Hirayachi,” “Shredded Carrot (Ninjinshirishiri),” and “Sweet Potato Tempura (Umukuji),” all brimming with authentic Okinawan flavor.
8. Sea Chips (海チップス)
Price: ¥274 (tax included)
Fish-flavored potato chips made with Orion beer yeast, flavored with tantalizing tartar sauce. The 32-gram portion size prevents overeating, making it an ideal adult snack and gift with drinks.
9. Peanut Brown Sugar (じーまーみー黑糖)
Price: 278 yen (tax included)
Okinawan cuisine includes a dish called "gimami tofu", where "gimami" refers to peanuts. This Okinawan specialty snack, made with peanuts coated in brown sugar, is perfect for tea time or as a snack with drinks.
10. Angel's Wings (天使のはね)
Price: Salt flavor 307 yen
Maruyoshi Salt Senbei Shop's "Angel Wings" have been sold since 2007. Influenced by the increased supply of wheat flour during the post-war American occupation, Okinawan salt senbei often use wheat flour, making them a local classic.
When the dough that flowed from the cracks of the senbei mold was cut, it unexpectedly revealed a unique texture and delicious taste. This led to its commercialization and widespread popularity. It can be enjoyed alone or added to soups and fries, offering versatile culinary possibilities.
11. Sweet Potato Tart (紅いもタルト)
Price: ¥518 (tax included) for a 3-pack
Okashi Goten's Sweet Potato Tarts are a classic Okinawan souvenir choice, also available in supermarkets. The 3-piece pack offers medium portion sizes for those who prefer not to buy the entire box.
While many manufacturers produce sweet potato tarts, Okashi Goten is the original manufacturer. Their tarts are often found in souvenir shops, with many directly operated shops throughout the province. Their classic taste is so extraordinary that it makes you scream, "This is the best!" - Really, the last option.
12. W1 Sauce (W1ソース)
Price: 626 yen (tax included)
Okinawa's steak culture is famous, and the W1 sauce commonly found at steak restaurants makes an excellent souvenir. Unlike yakiniku sauce, this sauce has a more pronounced spiciness. Following the discontinuation of the British "A1 sauce", W1 sauce has become the mainstream choice.
Its high fidelity to the original means that many people hardly notice the difference, ensuring its enduring popularity. Available in supermarkets, it lets you easily recreate the unique flavors of Okinawa at home.
13. Sanpin Tea (さんぴん茶)
Price: 8-pack for 200 yen (tax not included)
Fell in love with Sanben tea while traveling, but found the bottles too heavy. Try tea bags instead—the "kansui-dashi" variety is perfect for both winter and summer.
14. Shikikan (四季柑)
Price: ¥537 (tax included)
Okinawa Pepsi's Shikikitsu bottled beverage has high acidity levels and is not recommended for direct consumption. It can be mixed with wine or soda water, or used as a substitute for lemon juice in salads.
15. Orion Beer (オリオンビール)
Price: 212 yen (tax included)
Must-Try Orion Beers – The perfect soft ale for Okinawa's refreshing climate. Recent years have seen the introduction of several varieties.
Riding the craft beer wave, offerings now include IPAs, wider varieties, beer cocktails and a jackfruit-flavored option worth trying.
16. Awamori Coffee (泡盛コーヒー)
Price: 290 yen (tax included)
Available at convenience stores in Okinawa, but also sold in the liquor section of supermarkets. This awamori-infused coffee blend won the Japan Food Awards.
Similar products from other brands can also be found in supermarkets. This unique awamori blend is perfect for first-time tasters and makes an excellent souvenir gift.
