What souvenirs should i get for my friends in Japan?

Question

What souvenirs should i get for my friends in Japan?

Answer 1

For your Japanese friends, depends on their age and budget, t-shirt, baseball hats, California wine, etc.



Japan is souvenirs heaven.

again depends on your budget, the possibility is endless.

find something relate to your trip, Japanese culture, etc. and please, don't get any Japanese Disney land stuff....

For yourself - check out Akihabara (electronic town) for some new gadget - make sure the power voltage is right for the U.S. though

Answer 2

You should get them things in Japan that you don't see in the US. (no chopsticks, etc.) Try to find something personalized, like their name written in Kanji style. Bring a Japanese newpaper back for them to look at. Japanese candy is also a fun gift- it tastes WAY better than American candy! ^_^

Answer 3

I read somewhere that t-shirts in Japan that have English words on them are very trendy. I think the same goes for t-shirts with Japanese words in the US. A simple t-shirt exchange might work for you.

Answer 4

A wife!

Answer 5

"Pokeyman?! Pokeyman with the pokey and the man and the thing where the guy comes out of the thing, and he likes to fall out of that whrr ah ah ah!"

Answer 6

My cousin got me a good luck charm that's supposed to be hung on the doorknob. I think she bought it a shrine- not sure. Maybe get some sort of small ornament, besides it won't take up much space in your luggage.

Answer 7

Japanese candy is really good and really different

Answer 8

For childeren PLUSH's are good.

They're teddies like Hello Kitty

and GloomBear. :)





HOPE IT HELPS.

Answer 9

When going from the US to Japan, bring them candy...seriously. Japan's candy and sweets don't have much sugar in them, and know that ours does. So a sugar high is usually the best gift (I'm not kidding).



From Japan to the US, if your friends don't regular the Asian grocery stores, get them some pretty chop sticks, a cup, or non-perishable treats. Maybe even some Japanese candy or cookies to show them the difference in sugar.

If they DO regular Asian stores in the US, then probably something that you wouldn't find here, or that they wouldn't buy even if it is here, and since everything in Japan's so expensive, simple little things, even non-practical gifts like a ninja sword-letter opener is cute and appreciated.

Answer 10

bring local items that your area is known for to your friends in Japan. For instance, if you live in VT, maple sugar candies would be perfect. Baseball stuff is BIG, especially anything relating to the Japanese players. for the adult males.. can't go wrong with Jack Daniels or Wild Turkey.



for things to bring back from Japan, it really depends on your budget and your space considerations. Kimono and yukata are nice, as are the Carp flags for the younger boys. go to the nicer 100 Yen stores and you can find a TON of neat stuff..cheap!

Answer 11

From US to Japan:

T shirts

Sports items (an official team baseball or football would be great)

Harry Potter books (in English. They have the Japanese translated versions over there, and many would love to have the "original" copies)

Food stuff: Beef jerky, Ferrero Rocher candies, chili hot sauces (This is quite a novelty in Japan. Japanese cooking is usually on the mild side and most people rarely use hot sauces, at least nothing stronger than Tabasco).



From Japan to US:

Small wood, ceramic or papier mache souvenirs that you find around shrines and tourist locations (I know they are touristy but hard to find anywhere else).

Woodblock prints (expensive)

A new car (just kidding)



Don't get: DVDs (The US is considered "region 1" and Japan is "region 2" and their DVDs are not compatible. Some are "region 0" and can play anywhere, but they are rare).

Answer 12

stickers, pens, pencils, chopsticks. If you like crafts, ask her to look at a craft store or sewing store--they have these little books that show you how to make super cute "mascots" (tiny animals you can hang on your bag) and/or stuffed animals "nuigurumi". The cheapest books are a dollar or two, the more expensive ones are about $10. These books are almost impossible to find in the US and are usually sold on ebay for at least double the original price. I also love Japanese magazines--fashion mags, mags w goth/lolita style or street style, and interior design or architecture. However, they can really weigh down your luggage. If your friend is a good friend ask her to buy a couple at the airport and carry them along on the plane.

Answer 13

Take those small souvenirs of

liberty statue or

naigara falls or

noah's arc or

If u want to give a personnel touch customize them by engraving on it from the stores.



Take few good chocolates,

good perfumes,

interactive toys for kids,

some good tops for girls/boys.



Some semi precious stones fancy jewellery for girls which can be for occasional wear.



Some good gadgets for boys which can come handy for them like ipod or any in ur budget.



list goes on......... :)

Answer 14

Maybe some books, or some handicrafts specially made in your country. When I came to Japan, I brought chopsticks made from woods, originally handmade from my country, and also small leather puppet (wayang), a cultural symbol of Javanese people. In Japan, the temples/shrines sell many lucky charms or so, but (1) make sure you can speak Japan, because (2) every lucky charm has its own purpose, like a special charm to make one give birth easier, lucky charm to safe trip, etc. And not much people in the shrines can speak English, so you may end up buying lucky charms not suitable for your purpose. There are also small beautiful gifts like keychains, but I heard rumors that gifts with price less than 100 yen are made in China. You know, Japan-made souvenirs are well-quality and usually wrapped beautifully.

Answer 15

Hmmmm. I would get something that is made in the USA. Something from Harley Davidson, something from Lennox China, but check all the labels because some of it is made overseas. It depends on where you are in the USA too.



Texas....something with Chili peppers

Vermont....100% pure Vermont Maple Syrup...have it shipped

Oregon.....Salmon? Again, have it shipped or checked as luggage all the way home.



E-mail me your location and I'll give you some good ideas. Enjoy your trip!

Answer 16

Coins may be an option. A roll of pennies or some combination of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters may be well received.



And Japanese currency might be well received here in the states. If some of the coins have empty centers (but perhaps they don't), they may be good for necklaces or large key rings.

Answer 17

One of souvenirs in Japan.

Answer 18

From my understanding your country is BIG into Baseball. If your friends back in Japan are fan of this Sport? Try stopping by a few baseball stadium's. And taking a pitcher of yourself in front of as many as you can. This will not only give you something to look back on... But something to help connect your friends back home to you, their favorite sport, and your trip.

Answer 19

How about a football? Or anything Nascar related.



I would bring my female friends back dresses or shoes, my male friends maybe something electronic (like a new PS3 game) that hasn't been released in the US. They have so many nice electronics that are not available here.

Answer 20

THINGS FOR JAPAN FRIENDS

authentic United States stuffs

like brand name cloths, handbags, diamonds for expensive gifts (high price in japan)

Ginseng for the elders

inexpensive gifts

baseball cap of yankee team (japanese love baseball)

If you live in NY, make sure you get I LOVE NY shirts

Have a fun trip



THINGS FOR FAMILY AND OTHER IN U.S.

wooden shoes that Geisha wears

Japanese silk robes

get PS3, Nintendo Wii (game console and games)

Answer 21

if i ever go to Japan (I have a friend over there); this is my list of things to bring back (bear in mind that this is in my case, I'm a guy):



FOR ME:

A full kimono set, including the kimono, haori (jacket), hakama (pants), a pair of tabi (socks), a pair of geta (sandals). the full outfit.



FOR FAMILY/FRIENDS:

A miniature geisha figurine; a friend of mine has 4 of them, including two dressed in wedding kimonos.



A Kabuki mask



a couple of bottles of real Japanese Sake (rice or plum).



Lanterns



A rice paper parchment with a Japanese verse, written in Kanji using the Sumi-e method of drawing.



If you ever go and travel, i strongly suggest you visit the Akihabara District; is the technological mecca, where you'll find thousands of electronic stores and fin stuff that you will never find in the US in terms of high tech devices.



My advice, go with plenty of money, you will thank me later. :)

Answer 22

I'm not sure what you should bring your friends in Japan, but if you visit Tokyo, browse through the tech district, Akihabara. There you'll find all sorts of relatively cheaply priced cameras, mp3 players, and just about anything you can imagine ^^

Answer 23

overall you should get them each something that Us/Japan is famous for. THan you should give them something that they have intrest in.

FOr Us to Japan, You should get something that has something to do with their personallity because if you get them somr random japenese thing, they may not like it. For example, if they like the city tokyo, you could give he/she a picture of toykyo and glass letters that say TOKYO.

for your friends in japan, again get them something that has something to do with their personallity. Mybe you should get them something that is famous in the US, maybe a statue of the golden gate brigde in San Francisco, a statue of the white house, and the other famous things in Whasington DC and in the other parts of the US. I have come from the US and have been in Japan so if you have more questions, you can contact me at [e-mail]. It would help if you told me what your friends are like.also you can get them maybe a small ornament

Answer 24

my friend once bought me a keychain, which was nice until i saw her holding a plastic bag containg dozens of the same keychain. to me, this seems unpersonal, so try to avoid that if you can



other than that, maybe you could try those crazy japanese toys,

Answer 25

Since I have no informayion fm where u r going 2 Jap, I may suggest u get some water melons if u can carry. They will eat it before the meals. Fm Jap u can bring 4 your friends and 4 yourself some nonsai plants, tea pots, artificial flowers, kimonos, biscuits well wrapped and packed in tin boxes or containers. What else? Your health!.. Sincerely, MASU

Answer 26

American Candy, um anything with american sayings on it, here in Japan we have english sayings but they are often riddlied and confused. Mostly american treats (junk food and such) also games, toys stuff like that. Hope this helped I was a little confused if it was for them or you...

Answer 27

well u can always get them american movies &tvshows

on dvd even though you cant understand it its still fun to watch it

and american music, they are actually pretty popular in japan.

you can get them an original cd of someone (justin timberlake? haha) or like a mix of some popular music



american snacks like twinkies and hohos, those are rly sweet compared to most japanese snacks and are so american



and pictures of american places are always good

if they're into fashion maybe u can get them like a graphic ts that saids something in english on them



and for getting stuff from japan, you can probably stop in at any store and find something for everyone

Answer 28

Japanese stuff - tea set, sake set, chopsticks, those cloth doors (a cool cloth that hands in doorway to act as a casual door), anything made in Japan that you don't see here too much.

For mom & special girlfriends & sisters - KIMONO!

Answer 29

if your friends are all guys, i would suggest any gadgets from baseball sports.

souvenirs from japan, what else, electronics baby!

Answer 30

Some chopsticks would be great or a japenese calander!

Answer 31

Bring them souveniers that they would like. For instance, if one of your friends likes tea, bring them tea.

Answer 32

Bring home a tortured American soldier so we don't forget.

Answer 33

Cowboy hat and boots! LOL!





Things i would get from Japan would be Numchucks and a Samurai Sword... YEAH!

Answer 34

Um...lets see. American food? like hot dogs or cherry pie!? maybe a book filled with pictures of the USA or your home state? American music, American....anything really. i think it all depends on what state you are from. Some states have landmarks or recognizable things (new york, Hollywood)

Answer 35

The thing you really need to bring back is a Yukata (kind of summer kimono) for your girlfriend/sister/mom.

Answer 36

candy, this is because, the taste of the candies in US is much more different than the ones in Japan, believe me, I tasted them be4 (as in from those two different countries)

Answer 37

AMERICAN FLAGS!!! It would be such an American thing to do. And even better... when you see them, pitch it in their yard and claim their land as an American territory.



MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!



Funny stuff. Think about it.

Answer 38

something that really represents japanese culture and something unique and sums up your friends personality.

Answer 39

samurai swords

Answer 40

whatever fits in ur budget.... among the following

japanese paper doll

japanese chopsticks

Folding fan

Japanese dolls,

paintings....

KIimono

kimono jackets ...

Answer 41

saki

Answer 42

how about a picture of pearl harbour

Answer 43

ANY THING CULTURAL IN JAPAN WILL DO

Answer 44

you should get them a miniature of statue of liberty !!!!

Answer 45

i don't know...seems like everything in the US is made in China. good luck. ;)

Answer 46

check this site out. Hope it helps :) Have fun!!!!



http://www.existenz.co.jp/souvenir.htm

Answer 47

STEAK!

Answer 48

send them postcards!!