●Yokan

2012 is ending soon, How do you spend?

In Japan, a lot of people go back to their parents house and spend at home with family. (Some young people like to be with friends though)

When we go back hometown, Omiyage is required...!

I used to went back home with Japanese Wagashi, for example-

Yokan

Yokan is a Japanese traditional sweets made from Anko (Red bean paste) and agar.

One of famous brands in Tokyo is Kuri (chestnuts) Yokan by"Tokyo Yokan"

Kuri(Chestnuts) Yokan by Tokyo Yokan

They have traditional Yokan, the package and shops are also traditional style!

Tokyo Yokan Shop

Also, if you prefer a bit arranged ones, these are also good for Omiyage-

Imo(Sweet Potato) Yokan by Funawa

Funawa is very famous shop for this Imo Yokan.

Sakura Yokan by Yagi-Kashi-Ho in Hokkaido

Mt Fuji Matcha Yokan by Kindaruma

Enjoy Yokan with hot Japanese green tea at home!

●Yoku Moku

When you get Japanese sweet Omiyage for friends, you might want to get traditional ones.

But if your friend likes western things better, I can recommend you this!

Yoku Moku Cookies

Yoku Moku provides mainly cookies, they are really light. Since they are not hard at all, they are also good for elderly. It is sweet but not too much, I always eat too much haha!

The most Famous products in Yoku Moku are;

Yoku Moku Cigar

Yoku Moku Billet au Chocolat au Lait

(cookies coated by sweet chocolate)

I also recommend you these follows -

Yoku Moku Bateau de Macadamia

Yoku Moku mille-feuille  Limited until March!

You can find Yoku Moku shops at department stores, or main Airports in Japan - Im sure Haneda Airport has the Yoku Moku products :)

If you cannot decide to buy, they also have assorted packages!

Enjoy tea time with Yoku Moku!

●ROYCE' Chocolate in Hokkaido

I love chocolates!

If you too, you should try this chocolate brand;

ROYCE'!

Royce' is a chocolate company in Hokkaido, and the quality is quite high.

I like this chocolate covered potato chips!

They have 3 flavors - Milk Chocolate, White Chocolate and Caramel Chocolate! I love all!
But this is not for omiyage I think, it’s for snack time for myself :p

if you get omiyage for friends,,,

these are better

Royce' Nama Chocolate (High Cream Chocolate) - Champagne flavor

Nuts Bars / pure chocolate

Fruits Chocolate bar

Yummy~~~~!!

At Chitose Airport (main airport in Sapporo,Hokkaido), there is “Royce Chocolate World”.

Im planning to visit Hokkaido at the end of this year, so I must visit there!

There are alot of Royce' products for Omiyage, also selling limited versions!

●Hot Japanese Omiyage Shop at Akihabara

I found a good Japanese traditional Omiyage shop at Akihabara, Japan.

The shop’s name is “Souvenir Japan”.

They have traditional Omiyage for example katana(sward), kakejiku(tapestry) and kimono goods etc etc.

Other modernistic  goods are also available. If you are planning to visit Tokyo, must go there once!

(they have online shop but deliveries available only in Japan- yes, a lot of Japanese shop won’t ship abroad…)

 Traditional Japanese Tapestry

 Cool T-Shirts

Chirimen(Japanese Traditional Pattern) Tote

Makeup scissors

Click to visit Souvenir Japan website

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●Makanai Cosme

Are you planning to get cosmetics in Japan?

Yes, Japanese cosmetics are now familiar all over the world, like SKII, AUBE,ASTARIFT, dejavu…..

But if you buy Omiyage for your friends or for yourself, don’t you think you want to get something which you can get only in Japan?

For you, I have a recommendation!

Makanai Cosme series

Makanai Cosme is a very mild skin care series.

They have lotion, hand cream, UV cream, hair care etc etc.

 Hot Item; Makanai Cosme Hand Cream

Hot Item; Makanai Cosme Lotion

And my best recommendation is this massage salt!

Makanai Cosme Massage Paste

Aren’t your elbows dry and?

Bring it into bathroom and shower with hot water first. Put on your wet elbows, and massage there softly. (don’t put on dry skins)

Then, your elbows will be smooth and glossy!

Be careful, don’t rub too strong. It can be used also on your knees but do not use on your face. Also, do not use every day, 1-2 a week is enough.

It smells very nice and sweet and I can really relax.

Makanai Cosme stores are at:

*Narita Airport

*Haneda Airport

*Tokyo Sky Tree

And other office areas.

The shops are Japanese traditional style

Makanai Cosme @ Tokyo Sky Tree Town

It worth visiting once even if you are not planning to buy. It’s very cute shops and staff is very nice, they instruct you how to use the products!

Official English Website is Here.