WHAT should you buy in Tokyo?

What would be a perfect Tokyo gift for yourself or for your family. Something that you will use when you go back to your home country. Something that only you can buy in Japan.

Here are top 3 ideas for you.

1. Nail Clipper

2. Chopsticks

3. Water Bottle

Nail clipper

I think nail clipper from Japan simply is small and cuts well that you will never regret getting one. You can get the fancy one at decent price but you can also get a cheap one but still works great. After you cut your nails, all the nails goes to the storage area and you can dump it easily. I have this one from Muji that I have been using years. I think it was less $5 (500 yen) and it works great and I also bring to any travel I take. So small and convenient.

Here are some stores you can find:

• MUJI STORE

• TOKYU HANDS

• DON QUIJOTE

Chopsticks

This is something very Japanese that you can use at home when you make Japanese food at home or do a take out of sushi or do the Chinese take out. It’s nice to own one and brings back the memory of being Japan. Also you can buy a pair set that comes in men’s and women’s color. All Japanese household has each member’s Chopsticks usually and you have your own usually. Find the one you like or buy one for you and your spouse .

Here are some stores you can find:

• NATSUNO IN AOYAMA/GINZA*If you want to find something really nice and unique. Go here.

• MUJI STORE *muji carries house items as well, so you can find something very simple.

• TOKYU HANDS *tokyu hands have everything….so you will find some option here that are much cheaper than Natsuna.

• SEIBU DEPARTMENT STORE IN SHIBUYA/IKEBUKURO. *department store usually have households goods.
  
  

3. Water Bottle

Water Bottle is something I think I use quite a bit at work to take water. With the whole sustainability move, it makes sense to drink water from bottle. I recommend some of Japanese brand that makes the bottle for it’s lightweight and it keeps the cold water keep cold for a long time and hot water to be hot.

I use the one from the brand called Tiger. I choose this one for its size and lightness. This one holds 0.6L. Most jog usually does not go beyond 0.5L. That extra 0.1L is the key but still not making the bottle too big but kept it slim and light.

Here are some stores you can find:

• TOKYU HANDS *again, tokyu hands have everything

• YODOBASHI CAMERA *they have house goods items like toaster, blender, etc. and they usually have water bottles as well.
  
  
  
  
  
  

Hope this gave you some ideas on What to buy for yourself.

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