A Japanese Explains! Why paper stamp cards from local Japanese shops and cafes make delightful souvenirs—and how travelers often receive them unexpectedly.

A Japanese Explains! How free pamphlets from Michi-no-Eki roadside stations serve as both helpful travel guides and colorful souvenirs of regional Japan.

A Japanese Explains! Why free manhole cover cards are a fun and regional souvenir—and how they reflect Japan’s unique approach to public design.

A Japanese Explains! How empty capsules from Japanese gashapon machines can become creative souvenirs—and why some travelers love collecting them.

A Japanese Explains! Why free maps and brochures from tourist information centers make practical and memorable souvenirs for travelers exploring Japan.

A Japanese Explains! Why free self-service shrine stamps are a fun and interactive souvenir—and how they offer a casual alternative to traditional goshuin.

A Japanese Explains! How disposable chopsticks from Japanese convenience stores can become quirky souvenirs—and why travelers find them surprisingly well-crafted.

A Japanese Explains! Why free pocket tissues with ads are a fun and practical souvenir—and how this quirky advertising tradition became a cultural icon.

A Japanese Explains! How plastic shopping bags from Japanese supermarkets can become quirky, practical souvenirs—and why travelers love collecting them.

A Japanese Explains! Why food wrapping paper from Japanese department stores makes a unique souvenir—and how travelers repurpose these charming designs.