Tag Archives: Souvenir

Marimo Lake Balls

Lake Akan in Kushiro, Hokkaido is well known as a home of marimo, also known as a lake ball or moss ball. It is a species of green algae.  …

Tokyo Souvenirs “I Found Tokyo Banana”

  “Tokyo Banana Mitsuketa (I found Tokyo Banana)” is one of the most popular souvenirs from Tokyo. It is a sponge cake filled with banana flavored custard cream. It tastes…

“Magic Sakura” the Cherry Tree Blooms on Desk

  I found a unique item which you can enjoy a cherry tree blooming on a desk. It is called “Magic Sakura” and released by OTOGINO (a miscellaneous goods store)…

The Popular Japanese Souvenirs Top 10

A Japanese TV show did a survey of foreign tourists in [W:Asakusa], Tokyo, and this is the result of the popular souvenirs top 10. #1: Jika-tabiJapanese traditional footwear known as…

SONY “World Model” Japanese CARD RADIO

  This is approx. 4.9mm slim AM card-sized radio.   The beautiful traditional Japanese pictures on this series of card radios make them the perfect Japanese souvenir!   Attractive new…

KOKESHI — Japanese Kawaii Dolls!

Kokeshi are  handmade wooden dolls, originally from the northeast area in Japan. The dolls are simple cylindrical shape with big round head. They don’t have arms and legs. Traditional kokeshi…

UA-9273952-2