The vast island of Hokkaido is a popular tourist destination surrounded by nature. In addition to its flourishing agriculture and dairy farming industries, Japan’s northernmost…

Kurokawa Noh The classical Japanese dance-drama Noh 能 is the world’s longest-lived extant theater art. Highly symbolic in nature, with a sparse stage devoid of…

If you’ve been to Tokyo, you might know of the popular souvenir snack called 東京ばな奈 Tokyo Banana, a banana-shaped sponge cake filled with banana-flavored cream….

Petit Gateau PouPon, a store in Tokyo’s Suginami Ward that opened in October 2020, is known for its original “bolo” cookies and baked goods. The…

The one-hundred-yen shop, where everything costs 100 yen or less, is not particular to Japan. But no other country can boast the depth and breadth…

If you’ve ever gone through Tokyo Station or stopped by a gift shop at any other major station in the Tokyo area, chances are you’ve…

Starbucks fans who travel often make it a point to buy souvenirs specific to the area they visited. Of course, Japan is no exception, with…

Akihabara is a paradise for collectors of anime, manga and video game merchandise. Although trawling through second hand shops looking for rare items and deals…

One of the most instantly recognisable characters from Studio Ghibli, No-Face or Kaonashi was a mysterious spirit that appeared in Spirited Away. You may remember…

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…

It’s safe to say that souvenirs are a big part of Japanese culture, and with the world’s top leaders gathering in Mie Prefecture for the…