Tokyo souvenirs.

gn1225 · (#1 (**permalink**))

hello, my friend is going to tokyo during summer vacation.
and he asked me if i wanted him to bring me some souvenirs.

if there are any suggestions. what are the best souvenirs?
i have no idea what to ask for, but i do want souvenirs!!

gn1225 · (#2 (**permalink**))

xD..so no one has gone to tokyo and brought back souvenirs?
or had friends bring souvenirs for them?

jrocka83 · (#3 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by gn1225

xD..so no one has gone to tokyo and brought back souvenirs?
or had friends bring souvenirs for them?

You can ask him to bring you back the tokyo banana snack, they are good cold. A I

Tokyo T. A Hard Rock Cafe Roppongi T or Tokyo Tower Souvenir.

Or maybe a lock of some randum girls hair

. Just kidd'n

Sanchome · (#4 (**permalink**))

It's hard to answer the question without knowing what your interests are.

Some people might want CDs or magazines or manga that you can only get in Japan. Some might want some fashion items (Japanese streetwear, Porter bags, sneakers). Some people might want food or anime action figures or electronic gadgets from the Akihabara area of Tokyo. Then there are those who prefer traditional Japanese souvenirs like a yukata or chopsticks or calligraphy scrolls.

Tokyo has so many unique things, it's hard to say what souvenirs would be interesting to someone without knowing their interests.

Maybe you can just ask him to take you with him to Tokyo so you can pick your own souvenirs.

godwine · (#5 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Sanchome

Tokyo has so many unique things, it's hard to say what souvenirs would be interesting to someone without knowing their interests.
.

I agree, the list goes on, but then I don't think Tokyo has anything that can really "represent" Japan, but it all comes down to if you want something like that (which will means something more traditional and have some sort of cultural representation, I personally like those Daruma dolls) or if you just want something from Tokyo that you can consume/use

gn1225 · (#6 (**permalink**))

oh..i would like those japanese keychains.
and also the japanese charms like
decorative-knots-on-chinese-good-luck-charm-~-cb067583.jpg (image)

but i dont know where he can get those...

gn1225 · (#7 (**permalink**))

i also want the japanese mechanical pens!!
OMG!! Dr.Grip..and u can shake 'em!!!!!!!!
lol

godwine · (#8 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by gn1225

oh..i would like those japanese keychains.
and also the japanese charms like
decorative-knots-on-chinese-good-luck-charm-~-cb067583.jpg (image)

but i dont know where he can get those...

there you go, you found something you want... the charms are for "specific" purpose, so you have to specify if you want it for blessing in which areas: Romance, Work, School, traffic safety, household safety etc... but he can get these in any shrines and temples

Keychains are easy, they are everywhere

odonata · (#9 (**permalink**))

A tip for the more risque souvenir and its free.

In Akihabara go into one of the many adult software shops and grab a handfull of game flyers (normally by the exit). These flyers are well presented and also quite naughty. They also take up very little space in your luggage.

SSJup81 · (#10 (**permalink**))

I know if it was for me, I'd go with either charms (which you can get at temples) or cds (no import fees! lol).