5 Best Souvenirs to Buy in Japan

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    • 2019-08-22

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When it comes to travelling, souvenirs are an absolute must! Whether you want to bring back a glimpse of the place you visited as a gift for others or you just want a keepsake of your travels, souvenir shopping will be required! Travelling in Japan is no different, and as a country with a particular fondness for souvenir-giving there is no shortage of souvenirs to choose from. With so many choices it can be overwhelming and finding the right souvenir can be a chore, so here’s a look at the top 5 souvenirs to buy in Japan to help narrow down that search a little more!

The best souvenir: Tenugui

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If you had to buy only one souvenir the best choice would have to be Tenugui! Tenugui are cotton cloths which come in both traditional Japanese patterns as well as more modern/colourful patterns, with some even featuring popular characters! They not only come in a wide range of patterns but also have a wide range of uses. Tenugui can be used as hand towels, decorative pieces, headbands, wash cloths and more… a very useful souvenir indeed! They are also relatively inexpensive and great value for money, which is why they’re the best souvenir choice in Japan!

Japanese sweets

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If you tend to have a sweet tooth then Japanese sweets are the perfect souvenir for you. In Japan there are both traditional sweets (known as Wagashi) and modern sweets, however as a souvenir the traditional Wagashi are recommended. There are many types of sweets that fall under this category and the choice does depend on your own personal taste, but some popular sweets include: Yokan (jellied dessert made from adzuki), Daifuku (mochi filled with anko), Konpeito (sugar candy) and Yatsuhashi (famous in Kyoto). When choosing your sweet souvenirs do, however, be aware of the expiry dates as some may not be so long lasting.

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