A town where happiness is born with an American vibe! 4 recommended souvenirs from Fussa City

Fussa City, located next to Akishima, has about one-third of its area occupied by the U.S. Yokota Air Base. Because of this, you can enjoy an American atmosphere while still being in Tokyo, with American-style shops lined up along National Route 16. At the same time, the name “Fussa” can be read as “a town where happiness (fuku) is born (umu),” which makes it sound very auspicious. As a result, there are also many souvenirs in Fussa that are connected to “fuku.” Let’s take a look at four recommended souvenirs from Fussa City, a place full of American flair and happy vibes.

1. Fuku Roll

One of the specialty souvenirs at Café du Jardin, located along Route 16, is the Fuku Roll. As the name suggests, it’s an auspicious roll cake souvenir. The fluffy, soft sponge combined with plenty of cream brings happiness to those who eat it.

The sponge owes its fluffy texture to a blend of cake flour and kudzu starch. Inside, it’s filled with pure fresh cream, giving it a rich, milky flavor. Because of its delicate nature, however, the cream quickly collapses at room temperature. Be mindful of this when buying it as a souvenir.

At Café du Jardin, another popular souvenir is the “American Castella.” Created as a fusion between American chiffon cake and Japanese castella, its sponge is just as fluffy and light as the Fuku Roll but with a deep richness in flavor.

2. Fuku Usagi

Cloud Nine Bakery, located near the east exit of JR Fussa Station, is a popular bakery known for using fermented butter and domestic rye. While the shelves are lined with freshly baked bread that looks different every day, the recommended souvenir from Fussa is the “Fuku Usagi.”

These adorable rabbit-shaped cookies look like they’ll bring happiness just by appearance. They have a crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth texture. In addition to the standard white rabbit, there’s also a cocoa-flavored black rabbit and even a spicy-flavored bunny.

Since they’re bite-sized, they’re easy to share as gifts. Handing them out at the office is sure to create a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

3. Yokota Base Sweet Chocolate Crunch

If you visit Fussa, you might also want to take home goods related to Yokota Air Base. Especially along the shopping street “Fussa Base Side Street” on Route 16, there are many spots where you can enjoy American-style food and shopping.

For a quick purchase of Yokota Base goods, the FamilyMart Fussa Yokota Base-mae store along Route 16 is recommended! They carry a wide variety of unique items, including military-themed T-shirts, caps, pins, and stickers.

As souvenirs for conversation pieces, sweets like the “Yokota Base Memorial Pure Chocolate Sand Pie” and the “Yokota Base Sweet Chocolate Crunch” are popular. With packages featuring the words “Yokota Base” and fighter jet designs, these are souvenirs unique to Fussa.

4. Otama Ham and Fussa Ham

Despite its small size, Fussa City is home to two long-established meat processing companies: Otama Ham and Fussa Ham. Both date back to the early Showa era and specialize in products such as ham, sausages, and bacon.

Otama Ham is especially popular for its additive-free hams made with authentic German techniques. The fact that they use 100% domestic pork is also a big selling point. At the factory’s direct sales store, you can buy delicious hams and sausages at better prices than the market.

Meanwhile, Fussa Ham holds direct sales every Thursday (except holidays) on its factory premises. On this day, many customers from both inside and outside Fussa flock to the factory. These hams, considered part of Fussa’s traditional industry, also have a long shelf life, making them perfect souvenirs.

◎ Summary

How about these recommended souvenirs from Fussa, a city rich in international charm? Known as the shopping street closest to America in Japan, Fussa offers no shortage of American-style souvenirs. In addition, the city has two sake breweries, so bringing back local sake is also a great option. Buy delicious souvenirs in Fussa, and take a little bit of happiness home with you.

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A town where happiness is born with an American vibe! 4 recommended souvenirs from Fussa City