Souvenirs are an interesting purchase category. They function to demonstrate that you traveled to the country, as well as to prompt your memories. They are also one of the best ways to tell your friends and family that you’re thinking about them while traveling in Japan.
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Furin (Wind Chimes)
A furin or wind chime is often used to represent the summer in Japan. It is hung outside or near the windows and people enjoy the soothing sounds it makes when the wind blows. Some people simply use it to decorate their room, the design of a furin helps to add a slight Japanese edge to any room. It has can be used in many different ways depending on people preference. Buy one on Buyee to take home and each time the Furin gently rings you’ll be reminded of your Japan trip.
Chopsticks
A pair of chopsticks one of the best and most popular Japanese souvenirs. If you or someone you know back home who loves to eat Japanese food the traditional way, then nothing beats a pair of chopsticks, this could be specific to Japan and useful too! Check all the available options on Buyee, there are options for men, women and children alike. Also there are many designs, materials and lengths to choose from. As an added extra they can also come with traditional chopstick cases.
Tenugui (Handkerchief)
Tenugui are a type of traditional Japanese towel in smooth texture, and usually have a specific pattern or image. Traditionally, tenugui were used as napkins and towels for drying hands or body. It could be handmade, hand painted and with a lot of cultural history, but nowadays they come in an endless variety of mordern patterns. As well as they can be used in various ways other than a wipe, such as: wrap gifts, wear around the head instead of a headband, wear around the neck instead of a scarf, use instead of a place mat or simply display like a paint.
Macha (Japanese tea)
Macha is a big part of the Japanese culture, you’ll find several tea shops selling a wide range of different tea flavors, and quality is always guaranteed. If you want to buy a nice gift for someone who loves tea back home, I can recommend you to visit Buyee and buy a tea set with a traditional pot, cups and Japanese tea. It’s a really nice Japanese souvenir!
Sensu (Japanese Folding Fans)
Japanese folding fans are a popular choice not only as a souvenir but also are a cooling item for Japanese people in the hot summer, with just a few flicks of your fingers you can have your own refreshing summer breeze. You can find some good quality foldable fans with traditional patterns all over and they make for a great gift that showing Japanese image all over it. And sensu’s design makes the it much easier to slip into your purse or pocket, and is therefore a more popular accessory for travel.
After Word
Souvenirs are ont only great gifts for others, offering a memory or snippet of the particular place you visited or you like, but are also great gifts for yourself, as a reminder of the time spent somewhere in Japan!
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