While in Korea, I bought a few "souvenirs" for myself, but my favourite, almost two years later, is the Dojang, a Korean name stamp.…
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I can’t believe it has been two years since I met Neera for the first time. She got my attention when she gave the guest speaker at a blogger conference a bag full of Tim Tams, the iconic Australian chocolate biscuit. I remember thinking that I need to befriend her before the conference is…
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I was standing in the middle of a souvenir store inside the Takasaki train station when a cup caught my attention. Mogu Cup was written on the label together with the Yen symbol followed by a few digits, but no other description except for the name of the crafter, Hokuto 59. The beautifully crafted…
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Ema is a small wooden board where Shinto worshippers in Japanese culture write their prayers. The Ema board will be burned on special days.…
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When you want to bring back a piece of Swedish culture as a souvenir from Sweden, look no further than a hand-painted wooden Dala horse.…
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Teru Teru Bozu, also known as the sunshine doll, is an icon of Japanese culture believed to have the ability to control the weather.…
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Standing in front of the Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street, I am going to find the beautiful Japanese tableware that I have been wanting.…
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Asakusa is a part of Tokyo's cultural heritage map. I also like it because the main shopping area in front of the Sensoji temple.…
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