The Best Japanese Experiences and Souvenirs (Part II)
Japan is one of my favorite countries– for both otherworldly experiences and for the fantastic souvenirs to bring home. Read more about what makes Japan such a unique destination to …
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Best 27 Japanese Souvenirs and Experiences Around Tokyo (Kanto) Part I
Because there are so many fantastic Japanese souvenirs and experiences, this post will come in two parts, this is part I. In Japan, the magic is in the subtlety. Other …
Keeping One Eye Open: Daruma and the Art of the Japanese Wish
Wishes can be precarious things. A good wish should come straight from the heart, free of calculation, prudence and caution. Overthink a wish and you risk wishing for the wrong …
Shopping for Japanese Souvenirs at Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple
If you are day tripping from Tokyo, consider Kawasaki’s Daishi Heikenji temple, only a 20 minute train ride from Tokyo. Not only is the Daishi Heikenji temple pretty fabulous, but …
How I Almost Left my Good Luck in Japan: Omamori
Sometimes, a souvenir is so ubiquitous that you lose any sense of urgency to buy it. You know you’ll see the souvenir again (maybe even many times over), so you …
Why I Never Buy Sunscreen in the US
European Sunscreen– the Most Useful Souvenir? Sunscreen is bulky, messy, and not particularly interesting, so you may be wondering why I would suggest picking up some tubes on your next …