Buying souvenirs in Japan is one of the best parts of any trip, and it’s a lot more than grabbing a Godzilla t-shirt from a novelty shop. Although there’s nothing wrong with that, I want to help you find the one-of-a-kind shops.
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If you’ve ever browsed a high-end department store in Japan, you might have come across some stunning Japanese deer leather accessories covered in intricate, textured patterns. These aren’t your typical mass-produced luxury handbags, wallets, and phone cases. Instead, Koshu Inden is a 400-year-old craft that gets its origins from the samurai battlefields.
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Travel shows featuring Japan can give you a glimpse of the country’s customs, traditions, and everyday life. They can offer useful cultural insights before visiting the country firsthand. Read more
Onigiri rice balls are a common Japanese snack shaped into triangles or balls and wrapped in seaweed. The most common fillings are pickled plum, salted salmon, shrimp tempura, and a few other fish or seaweed ingredients. Read more
Japanese sake is a rice-based alcoholic drink made through fermentation and filtration. It uses rice koji, a fungus grown on rice, for fermentation.
Brewers all over Japan have been making sake for over 1,000 years. Japan has around 1,500 sake makers crafting unique regional varieties, with their own distinct flavor profiles. Read more
The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology is a fascinating blend of history and modern technology. Read more
Jizo Bosatsu, also known as Ojizo-sama, is a revered figure in Japanese Buddhism who is believed to protect and guide the souls of the deceased, particularly children. Read more
Daruma dolls are a unique and symbolic figure in Japanese culture. These small, round dolls have a rich history and represent perseverance, goal-setting, and good fortune. Read more
Kurashiki in Okayama, Japan is an Edo-era merchant town developed around the Kurashiki River. Read more
Nestled in a small valley in Gifu Prefecture lies Sekigahara, a town steeped in history and cultural significance. Renowned for its pivotal role in shaping Japan’s future, the town offers visitors a journey back in time. Read more
Becki and Shawn
Japan Travel Specialists
Hi, we’re Becki and Shawn! We love Japan and are truly passionate about Japan and Japan travel.
We’ve lived, worked, and traveled in Japan for 20+ years, so we know where to go, what to see, and how to get there. Join us in Japan for an adventure of a lifetime!
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