Souvenirs Worth Buying in Nara (1) 🌸🌺🌿🍃

Persimmon Leaf Sushi 🍣🍂 🌸🌺🌿🍃 Nara's famous local dish, "Persimmon Leaf Sushi," is a traditional pressed sushi made by wrapping salted mackerel and vinegared rice in persimmon leaves. 🌸🌺🌿🍃 After being left for a few nights, the flavors of the mackerel and persimmon leaves gradually infuse into the rice. 🌾 ✨ The tannins in the persimmon leaves also have antibacterial and preservative properties. 🌸🌺🌿🍃 Besides mackerel, you can also find options like salmon, eel, and shrimp. 🐟🍤 You can purchase this delicious sushi at renowned shops near Nara Park, such as "Kakinoha Sushi IZASA Nakagawahonpo," 🌸🌺🌿🍃 "Kakinoha Sushi Heison," and "Kakinoha Sushi Honpo Tanaka"! 🏞️🥢 #Japan 🇯🇵🌸