What Japanese Souvenirs Do Minnesotans Appreciate?

Hi everyone!

I’m from Japan and considering moving to the Twin Cities. To see if it’s a good fit for me, I’m planning to visit Minneapolis and St. Paul for a month to experience the area.

During my stay, I’d like to attend some local tech meetups for software engineers and network with people. To leave a good impression and show my appreciation, I’m thinking of bringing small Japanese souvenirs to share with people I befriend or connect with.

What kind of Japanese souvenirs would be appreciated by Minnesotans? I’m looking for ideas that are unique, thoughtful, and hopefully easy to bring in my luggage. Any suggestions are welcome! Especially if you’ve ever had experience receiving or giving Japanese souvenir, I would like to know your opinion.

Thank you!