Buying souvenirs for your family, friends and yourself is amazingly difficult. For our readers do not want to waste your
whole day wandering around to buy super Japanesey souvenirs, we have listed down 12 must buy souvenirs suitable
for all races and ages.
1. Kendama (For kids and immature friends)
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Kendema is a traditional toy that came to
Japan in 1700s for kids. Today, it gets super popular all around the globe. There are even Kendama competitions and associations around the world. Check out this video clip! This is how you are supposed to play with.
2. Tenugui (For your mom)
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Tenugui is a small size rectangular cotton towel
made of terry cloth. Since it is just a towel with fancy pattern on it, the chance
of your Tenugui not being used is very low. If you do not know what to buy for
your family or friends, just get this one, they will figure out their own way to use
it.
3. Camera (For a person you are heavily indebted)
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Everybody knows Canon, Nikon and Fuji. But
Japan has got more world class camera brands such as Minolta, Pentax, Konica and
Mamiya. Japan is the place to buy camera and it is
way cheaper than in other countries.
4. Green Tea Kit Kat (Just for you)
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If I were a chairman of Nestle, I would
have launched this green tea chocolate all over the world. I am so sick of
being asked to send this chocolate to foreign friends. This limited Kit Kat
edition is only in Japan.
5. Royce Chocolate (For your romance)
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Asian travelers put this chocolate
on the top of their shopping list while traveling in Japan. Though Japanese
chocolate is obviously not as famous as Italian, you could trust
Japanese people’s fastidious taste.
6. Perfect Whip (For your sisters and female friends)
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It's sensationally popular in other Asian countries
especially in South Korea. Pretty much every Asian girl never forgets to shove this cleansing foam into their luggage. Don't get disappointed if you see an empty shelve, it happens quite a lot.
7. Cat Figured Goods (For your niece)
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Japan is heaven for cat lovers. You could
buy all sorts of products designed with cats or shaped like cats every corner
of streets. They have far more than just Hello Kitty.
8. Maneki Neko (For your miserable friends)
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You might not have heard of it, but you
must have seen it. This fortune bringing lucky charm is available in all sizes
and all material. Japanese people believe the beckoning cat brings the luck and
prosperity. Even if you are not a believer of lucky charms, Maneki neko is just so cute enough to buy. Gotoku-ji temple is said to be the origin of the cute
kitty.
9. Daruma Dolls (For your still poor entrepreneur friends)
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Representing the founder of Zen Buddhism,
Daruma dolls are believed to bring luck, prosperity and accomplishment. All the
brand new dolls waiting to be sold on the shelves have no pupils. The one who
buys the doll is supposed to draw one eye when making the wish and the other
one when the wish is fulfilled. You could buy from pretty much every gift shop.
10. Chopsticks (For Sushi lovers)
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If you are a person who appreciates Asian cuisines, you would certainly know how the Japanese chopsticks are different from other countries. Short and round Japanese chopsticks are perfect for Sushi and
Gyudon.
11. Calpis (For ...m....eh...)
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People from English speaking country are crazy about this Japanese fizzy drink made of fermented milk. If you find it
difficult to believe author’s recommendation, just try it. Just one sip is
enough to make you put your faith in my recommendation.
12. Adult Videos & Sex Toys (Sh! Sh! For yourself)
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Japan has developed very unique, shocking
and perverse adult entertainment industry for centuries, and the advanced
Japanese adult industry plays the central role in the global market. They have
great selection of creative adult products well beyond your imagination. It
could be great presents for your horny friends, but under aged people should
never go near any of that.
More Japan
1. JAPAN'S GEOGRAPHY FOR DUMMIES / By Marcus
2. JAPAN'S 9 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES BETTER THAN THE OTHER 8 / By Marus
3. TOP 6 SUSHI BARS IN TOKYO : IF YOU DON'T GO, YOU ARE AN IDIOT / By Shibasaki Tabong
Written by Shibasaki Tabong
Oversized Shibasaki Tabong is an epicure who loves to eat all sorts of Asian foods. He used to own a restaurant in Osaka, but his great passion for Asian food made him leave his homeland and travel around Asia.
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