Despite the thousands of souvenirs among which a traveler can choose from in Japan, it isn’t always easy finding the perfect one. It can’t be too pricey or fragile, and it has to be the right size and weight for it to be carried back home in a suitcase.

Making the souvenir-purchasing process easier are the Japanorama Cushions, a series of soft decorative pillows that lets travelers take home a piece of Japan in a playful way. There are currently nine different shapes available, each made to look like the many things Japan has to offer its visitors.

Source: Noren

Source: Noren

The nine shapes are: Daruma, Manekineko (beckoning cat), Maiko, Bonsai, Ninja, Mt. Fuji, Torii (red Shinto shrine gates), Sushi, and Sakura. They can be purchased in size small or large, with the large cushions provided in compact, airtight bags.

Source: Noren

Source: Noren

These adorable cushions can be bought online and at the Noren store in Kyoto located along Shijō Street. New shapes are expected to be added in the future, so stay updated for more of these cute graphic cushions!

Source: Noren

Source: Noren


By - grape Japan editorial staff.