barok 0 Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 So yeah, what are some good souvenirs ? What have you bought here in Japan, or anywhere else for that matter, that has been truly appreciated. Alcohol seems like an obvious choice to give to men, but what about women ? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Barok all my friends want green tea these days. Its so trendy to give good tea but its cheap and easy to pack. Link to post Share on other sites
dancing_barefoot 0 Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Depends on age. For mums, anything that is delicate and colorful and oriental looking seems to go down well. And some lovely cakes. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Quote: Originally posted by dancing_barefoot: anything that is delicate and colorful and oriental looking seems to go down well. You bet!! (not that bad at all, but take care at work) Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard_freak 0 Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Good on ya db! Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Ha ha. I'm sure she would. You were just surfing the internet from one of your financial sites and it kinda popped up huh? (the picture that is, not...)? Link to post Share on other sites
mikazooki 0 Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 that looks nice. i'd like to try some. which is an odd thing to say about omiyage... Link to post Share on other sites
Curt 1 Posted August 9, 2003 Share Posted August 9, 2003 Senbe, rice crackers Link to post Share on other sites
akibun 0 Posted August 9, 2003 Share Posted August 9, 2003 Is senbe popular? Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 Oh yeah, my parents love them. Good presents. Some beautifully pakced cakes are also great presents. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 most north americans that I know "just say no to senbe crackers". seaweed and or soya sauce just dont go down with the futsu crowd. If the crowd is some what trendy then give it a shot. Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Theres loads of senbe to choose from that doesnt feature seaweed. SOme of the sweet ones with soy sauce and granules of sugar, super hard, are popular with my crowd. Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 I was about to say the same - but remember to warm people about the superhard kinds..... my father broke a tooth on one a couple of years back. None too happy. Link to post Share on other sites
dancing_barefoot 0 Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 I've been asked for some Japanese pokemon trading cards or something. Not a clue what that is Link to post Share on other sites
zwelgen 0 Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 my mum wanted one of those pretty canisters that you put tea in. has washi round the outside etc. cheap light and mum likes it. We are all a happy family. Link to post Share on other sites
viv&kev 0 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 We took back lots of very traditional pottery, beautiful things they were. They went down very well. Link to post Share on other sites
mort 0 Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 A cliche maybe, but pretty little kokeshi (?) dolls are quite popular. Link to post Share on other sites
sam_casper 0 Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 db where do u find those pictures! ya goose! Link to post Share on other sites
xxx 2 Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 I have taken some beautiful paintings home (done on Japanese papar) that went down really well. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 How about souvenirs to bring back to Japan? I always bring lots of chocolate and teas and things from England - always goes down well and a no-brainer. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 I find a selection of delicious and nutritious cheeses always goes down well. Fun for everybody! Link to post Share on other sites
sweetaz 0 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 db: got sucked into that one....ain't nothin delicate about that!! for all the rest of the chicks out there who wanna have a look...here's a warning....ooooch!!! Link to post Share on other sites
neversummer 0 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 The japanese prints are good on walls behind a glass frame. Link to post Share on other sites
green 0 Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Everyone at home really loves those kakinotani snacks (chocolate ones an extra bonus) Link to post Share on other sites
rachael 0 Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Hard to get them there choco ones. Our local cake shop does some scrummy rum/raison type cookies that go down really well with the people back home. Link to post Share on other sites
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