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Souvenir

What to bring home — regional sweets, ceramics, and the shops where locals actually buy gifts.

Regional sweets (omiyage)

Every prefecture has its own signature sweet — and choosing well is half the fun.

Kitchenware & ceramics

Knives, chopsticks, and pottery that will outlast the trip by decades.

Stationery

Japan's stationery culture, from pens that write perfectly to stickers you don't need but will buy.

Snacks & Kit-Kat flavors

The convenience store and supermarket finds worth a spot in your suitcase.

Where to buy

Don Quijote, the airport, or the train station — when to use each (and when not to).

Who buys what

What Australian, American, Chinese and Korean travelers actually take home — the series.

Looking for souvenirs from a specific region?

Every prefecture guide includes a local souvenir recommendation.

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