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A Japanese Explains! Why free bookmarks from shrines are charming souvenirs—and how to find these hidden gems during your visit.

A Japanese Explains! How used train, subway, and bus tickets can become meaningful souvenirs—and why travelers love keeping them.

A Japanese Explains! Why hotel toothbrush sets are surprisingly charming souvenirs—and how to collect them responsibly during your trip.

A Japanese Explains! Discover 13 free and unusual Japanese souvenirs you can collect during your trip — from quirky tickets and unique pamphlets to creative DIY ideas. Save money and bring home unforgettable memories!

A Japanese Explains! These tiny lucky cats sit still, wave silently, and might just bring you fortune — or at least make your desk a little weirder.

A Japanese Explains! Hot spring bath powders let you fake an onsen at home — cheap, relaxing, and just enough to make your bathroom feel a little less sad.

A Japanese Explains! From moody bears to hyperactive vegetables, local mascot merch is weird, lovable, and deeply tied to place — if you dare to ask.

A Japanese Explains! Washi tape is decorative, oddly satisfying, and more addictive than it has any right to be — a tiny, useful souvenir you didn’t expect to love.

A Japanese Explains! Discover why quirky USB drives shaped like sushi, sumo, or cats make the perfect mix of function, humor, and Japanese charm.

A Japanese Explains! Discover mini ema plaques — traditional wooden wish boards you can write on, or simply carry as a quiet symbol of hope.