Does your mom cook? Japanese knives are good for presents.
I got my mom the eye mass massage and the pillow massage when I visited my home country last month and she really liked it. Will get her a mini 2 story rice cooker the next time I go back.
A variety of weird Japanese snacks is usually a hit.
* Are there things your city is famous for that would travel well? * Do your mother and younger sister like things like yukata fabric, chopstick rests or mugs? * This may be just me but I like soaps and toothpastes from abroad. Do you think they like something like that?
I’d go to Daiso and buy (Japan themed if possible)stationaries, kitchen tools you don’t find back home, condiments like yuzu Kosho, salad dressing.
Hmm, it would depend on their personality and hobbies/interest. If they like beauty and skincare items, something like artisan makeup brushes, face cream or bath salts? As for food, other than mochi there’s lots of food omiyage like chocolate that’s more generally liked by people all over the world.
A skin care set within your budget
Lol I always just get bags of ふりかけ it’s the easiest and doesn’t weigh much, also delicious.
I usually go to Asakusa or another tourist hotspot that’s not too far and buy some cute souvenirs there. Examples: makeup/ tissue pouches in traditional Japanese fabric, traditional style hair accessories or jewelry, scarf, eco shopping bag in Japanese print. If they like more Western style stuff, I personally think that Afternoon Tea has beautiful gifts. I got some of their Liberty print stuff and it’s nice quality.
I usually go walk around a tourist trap and buy something.
One year I got my mom a music jewelry box with geisha on it that plays one of those old traditional tunes. Sister got a print of a woman and some children. Brother in law got a sake set with images of Fuji and random kanji.
At this point I’ve been here so long I’ve exhausted such gifts and just ship them stuff from Amazon.
Also…socks. Often overlooked but Japan has amazing quality socks. My father back home will drive for an hour to go to the nearest Muji store to buy socks because he loves how they fit and the quality of the fabric. If you want a nice budget gift tip, Can Do sells socks (men and women’s) with ukiyoe prints on them (they are synthetic though). I gifted them to my family and friends and they loved them. Can Do also sells Ukiyoe nail, so nail polish in the shades of woodblock prints. Very beautiful colors, and nice quality. They also make a nice gift.
So you don’t want stuff like mochi but are other types of omiyage okay? I’d seriously just get Tokyo Banana.
I got my mother a tote bag and sweater with kittens on it…she’s a cat lover
My Mum still raves about the Imabari towels I got her once.
Washlet! Best gift ever 🙂
Does your sister like Kittychan?
If so, fill a basket at one of the Sanrio shops.
Get some for your mum too! 🙂
I sometimes get friends the regional Starbucks mugs for their morning coffee and it goes over well.
Popular Japanese skin care. And make up (if you know how to choose), like eye brow pencil.
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Does your mom cook? Japanese knives are good for presents.
I got my mom the eye mass massage and the pillow massage when I visited my home country last month and she really liked it. Will get her a mini 2 story rice cooker the next time I go back.
For someone that cooks, *good* soy sauce is nice. I like [this brand](https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00O2O8LVK).
A variety of weird Japanese snacks is usually a hit.
* Are there things your city is famous for that would travel well?
* Do your mother and younger sister like things like yukata fabric, chopstick rests or mugs?
* This may be just me but I like soaps and toothpastes from abroad. Do you think they like something like that?
I’d go to Daiso and buy (Japan themed if possible)stationaries, kitchen tools you don’t find back home, condiments like yuzu Kosho, salad dressing.
Hmm, it would depend on their personality and hobbies/interest. If they like beauty and skincare items, something like artisan makeup brushes, face cream or bath salts? As for food, other than mochi there’s lots of food omiyage like chocolate that’s more generally liked by people all over the world.
A skin care set within your budget
Lol I always just get bags of ふりかけ it’s the easiest and doesn’t weigh much, also delicious.
I usually go to Asakusa or another tourist hotspot that’s not too far and buy some cute souvenirs there. Examples: makeup/ tissue pouches in traditional Japanese fabric, traditional style hair accessories or jewelry, scarf, eco shopping bag in Japanese print. If they like more Western style stuff, I personally think that Afternoon Tea has beautiful gifts. I got some of their Liberty print stuff and it’s nice quality.
I usually go walk around a tourist trap and buy something.
One year I got my mom a music jewelry box with geisha on it that plays one of those old traditional tunes. Sister got a print of a woman and some children. Brother in law got a sake set with images of Fuji and random kanji.
At this point I’ve been here so long I’ve exhausted such gifts and just ship them stuff from Amazon.
Also…socks. Often overlooked but Japan has amazing quality socks. My father back home will drive for an hour to go to the nearest Muji store to buy socks because he loves how they fit and the quality of the fabric. If you want a nice budget gift tip, Can Do sells socks (men and women’s) with ukiyoe prints on them (they are synthetic though). I gifted them to my family and friends and they loved them. Can Do also sells Ukiyoe nail, so nail polish in the shades of woodblock prints. Very beautiful colors, and nice quality. They also make a nice gift.
So you don’t want stuff like mochi but are other types of omiyage okay? I’d seriously just get Tokyo Banana.
I got my mother a tote bag and sweater with kittens on it…she’s a cat lover
My Mum still raves about the Imabari towels I got her once.
Washlet! Best gift ever 🙂
Does your sister like Kittychan?
If so, fill a basket at one of the Sanrio shops.
Get some for your mum too! 🙂
I sometimes get friends the regional Starbucks mugs for their morning coffee and it goes over well.
Popular Japanese skin care. And make up (if you know how to choose), like eye brow pencil.
Japanese tid bits from supermarket.