top of page
Bizen ware by Kawaguchitorakuen
BIZEN WARE, AKA IMBE WARE.
It started in and around Imbe village in Bizen province. Known for its reddish and brown color. Such color is ma
Masking tape by Nyochikudo
BEST MASKING TAPE SHOP IN OKAYAMA. In Kurashiki city of Okayama, there is a shop specialized in masking tapes. Enormously wide selection of
Origami chopsticks by Hyozaemon
THREE SIDED CHOPSTICKS ARE EASY TO HOLD. Having trouble holding chopsticks? Well, it won't be bothering anymore with these chopsticks ma
Ninja items by Shinobiya
NINJA STILL EXISTS, WITHIN YOU. Ninja, in other words "Shinobi" items are sold at "Shinobiya". Although ninja swords and
Kitora shoyu by Tokuboshi
SOY SAUCE DESIGN MOTIF OF KITORA TUMULUS. Kitora tumulus, located in Nara prefecture is believed to have been constructed sometime in 7th or
Furoshiki by Musubi
ALL-ROUND SQUARE SHAPE CLOTH FOR REASONABLE PRICE. Furoshiki is Japanese square shape cloth that is used to cover and carry things. It was a
Kanzashi (Japanese hairpin) by wargo
HANDMADE JAPANESE HAIRPIN SHOP CALLED WARGO. Japanese ornamental hairpin is good souvenir for ladies. (or men?) Kanzasi is very easy to use
10 useful must-buy items by CanDo
PENNY WISE, POUND FOOLISH? Items sold in 100 Yen shops in Japan are cheap and many of those are useful. But some of items should be out of c
Kawara soba by Otafuku
SOBA ON ROOFING TILE, IS CALLED KAWARA SOBA. Kawara (roofing tile) soba is Yamaguchi's local food. Known for its high-impact visual and
Matsuzaka beef pie by Aquaignis
SWEET PIE MADE WITH MATSUZAKA BEEF CURIOSITY KILLER. Japanese food sometimes can be really strange. Like this one
Kobe beef tsukudani by Moriya
100% KOBE BEEF TSUKUDANI, BEST FRIEND OF SAKE. Tsukudani is Japanese preserved food. Normally, fish and shellfish are cooked in sweetened so
Kobe pudding by Toraku
YUMMY PUDDING LAST FOR 180 DAYS? NO WAY! Yes way. Kobe purin (pudding) made by Toraku is the one you want. Rich, thick and creamy pudding is
Dish towel by Nakagawa Masashichi
THE MORE YOU USE, THE MORE IT GETS SOFTER. Dish towels made by a company called Nakagawa Masashichi are well known product in Japan. Design
Hello kitty gold leaf by Imai
SHINY HELLO KITTY DELIGHTS AND ENLIGHTS. If you are Hello kitty lover. Going to Kanazawa in Ishikawa should be a piece of cake
6 must-buy items by DAISO
SHOPPING PARADISE, 100 YEN SHOP IN JAPAN. As I get excited to go to a Poundworld, or Dollar tree to buy localized cheap items in foreign cou
Search by Prefecture
Search By Tags
Hottest Mementos
bottom of page