154. Souvenirs
Nov 17, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 154
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Episode description
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
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