What to Give from Japan

Not a shop. A starting point. For anyone deciding what to send, bring, or share.

The Meaning of Giving in Japan
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Japan Guide: Gift Customs

Overview of Japanese gift-giving etiquette

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Tofugu: Gift Giving in Japan

Deep dive into customs and context

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Nippon.com: Gift Wrapping Culture

The art of Japanese wrapping traditions

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JNTO: Etiquette & Tips

Visitor-focused cultural guidance

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The Japan Times: Life & Culture

English-language reporting on Japanese society

Small Gifts That Travel Well
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Savvy Tokyo: Best Souvenirs

Curated picks for Tokyo gifts

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Tokyo Cheapo: Souvenirs Guide

Value-conscious souvenir shopping

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Time Out Tokyo: Best Souvenirs

Editor-selected Tokyo keepsakes

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Spoon & Tamago

Japanese art, design and culture

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Japan Centre

Japanese products available overseas

Paper, Pottery, Wood
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KOGEI JAPAN

Traditional crafts database

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Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square

Government-designated traditional crafts

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Japan Guide: Traditional Crafts

Crafts by region and material

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Nippon.com: Crafts & Design

Craft features and artisan stories

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Metropolis Japan

English guide to Japan lifestyle

Taste of Japan
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NHK World: Japanese Food

Recipes and food culture from NHK

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Japan Centre: Japanese Foodhall

Authentic Japanese foods abroad

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Savvy Tokyo: Food Culture

Tokyo dining and food gifting

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JETRO: Japanese Food

Food exports and industry overview

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Bokksu Blog

Japanese snack culture explained

Living with Japanese Objects

Muji Global

Functional minimalist goods

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Spoon & Tamago

Japanese design objects and stories

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Designboom: Japanese Design

International design coverage

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Japan Guide: Shopping

Where and how to shop in Japan

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Savvy Tokyo: Shopping

Local shopping tips for Tokyo

Quiet Design
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Pen Online

Design and culture magazine

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Designboom: Japanese Design

Architectural and product design

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Nippon.com: Design & Culture

Cultural features in depth

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Time Out Tokyo: Art

Art events and exhibitions

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Metropolis Japan

Arts and culture in Tokyo

When & Why to Give
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Japan Guide: Gift-Giving Occasions

Seasonal and event-based customs

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Tofugu: Japanese Customs

Context behind cultural practices

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Nippon.com: Seasonal Customs

Japan's annual traditions explained

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JNTO: Culture & Customs

Visitor etiquette reference

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Savvy Tokyo: Japanese Etiquette

Practical guide for daily situations

Sending from Japan
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Japan Post: International

Official international postal service

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Japan Post: EMS

Express Mail Service worldwide

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Yamato Transport International

Japan's largest courier, global

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DHL Japan

Express international shipping

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FedEx Japan

Global delivery from Japan

Where to Look Next
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r/JapanLife

Living in Japan community

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r/JapanTravel

Travel tips and gift ideas

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NHK World: Japan

Japan's public broadcaster in English

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Metropolis Japan

English magazine for Japan

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The Japan Times

Japan's leading English newspaper