Trying to decide what to bring home from Japan? Join Jason and Paul as they talk about the best souvenirs to commemorate your trip—from classic keepsakes to unique finds you won’t see anywhere else.

Topics Covered:

Traditional: Chopsticks — Ceramics — Teaware — Furoshiki — Tenugui — Traditional Clothing — Fans (Sensu/Uchiwa) — Daruma — Kokeshi Dolls — Maneki Neko — Omamori — Origami — Incense

Modern: Clothing — Stationery — Anime Merch — Bento Box — Knives — Railway Merch — Electronics

Collectibles: Gachapon — Goshuincho — Eki Stamps — Manhole Covers — Pins — Mascot Merch

Food: KitKats — Tea — Sake — Whisky — Wagashi — Omiyage — Plastic Food

Podcast Meetup 2026: Saturday Feb 7th, 2026 at 6:00 pm under the Nikka Whisky Sign in Susukino, Sapporo.

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