Best Niigata Souvenirs Beyond Sake: Senbei, Sasa Dango, and More
Niigata’s identity runs deeper than sake. Five non-alcoholic specialties worth packing in your suitcase — sasa dango, senbei, kanzuri, Tsubame-Sanjo metalware, and traditional textiles — with honest notes on price, shelf life, and who each one suits.