{"id":2706,"date":"2016-09-27T15:46:21","date_gmt":"2016-09-27T15:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/?p=2706"},"modified":"2017-03-17T18:57:48","modified_gmt":"2017-03-17T18:57:48","slug":"japanese-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/japanese-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"33 Japanese Gifts And Souvenirs That Reflect The Zen Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Japanese gifts maybe tricky if you are not familiar with the culture. Some of us may have a Japanese friend or someone we love. We may be thinking what to get them for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, birthday or for any occassion. For whatever reason you are looking for a gift to celebrate the day, these gift ideas will give you the heads up you will need to figure out\u00a0an appropriate gift to give. If you are looking for a last minute idea, we recommend you to buy a traditional Japanese drink from a local liquor store, that may work too.<\/p>\n

\"Kami

Kami Fusen: $27.00<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Kami Fusen is Japanese paper balloons made of sturdy waxed paper. The cute little balloons can be inflated (and reinflated) with a mere puff. They were originally designed as toys, but today they are also used for decoration purposes.<\/p>\n

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\"Hagoita\"

Hagoita:\u00a0$29.00<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

The rectangular wooden piece is decorated with kimono ornaments and was originally used to play a game similar to feather ball. But today, the enhanced versions are used as ornaments.<\/p>\n

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\"Kyo

Kyo Uchiwa:\u00a0$3.50<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Kyo Uchiwa is an handheld fan representing an old Japanese handcraft. Therefore, the more artistic ones\u00a0are offered as gifts and displayed for decoration on small stands. It’s a nice accessory for\u00a0the weddings.<\/p>\n

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\"incense\"

Incense:\u00a0$19.99<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Practice the Japanese \u201cIncense Ceremony\u201d enjoying subtle fragrances of tiny pieces of different kinds of aromatic woods. There are multiple shapes of incense with many different fragrances to bring a Japanese atmosphere to your home.<\/p>\n

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\"Chopsticks\"

Chopsticks:\u00a0$22.20<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Japanese chopsticks are made of wood or bamboo and often remain un-lacquered with carvings to display the natural beauty and simplicity of the material.<\/p>\n

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\"Furin\"

Furin:\u00a0$8.95<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Furin is a Japanese wind chime that tinkles when the wind blows. It is typical for Japanese summer. They make a light, and pleasant sound when hanging in front of a window or a terrace. Japanese wind chimes can be made of glass (edofurin), metal and ceramics and there are hundreds of variations.<\/p>\n

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\"Noh

Noh Masks: $28.10<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Noh Masks are an essential element of the\u00a0theater and more than 200 masks are very traditional gifts. They can be fixed on a wall as an exotic but beautiful decoration as well as a great traditional Japanese gift.<\/p>\n

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\"Tsuge

Tsuge Gushi:\u00a0$50.00<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Tsuge Gushi is a traditional boxwood comb which has been\u00a0used since ancient times by Geishas and noble woman to brush their hair or use as an accessory. It’s not only beautiful but it also does not produce\u00a0any static, and your hair will fall in a very natural way.<\/p>\n

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\"Noren\"

Noren:\u00a0$21.99<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Noren is a Japanese fabric used as a divider hung in doorways, in between rooms or windows. They mostly have one or sometimes multiple slits. They are available in many colors with various patterns and also are a nice decoration in a western home.<\/p>\n

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\"Koma\"

Koma:\u00a0$7.03<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Every Japanse child played with these spinning tops. They are made of wood, often have colorful paintings. People\u00a0not only use them as toys but often collect and use for decoration. They are the lovely practical gifts from Japan.<\/p>\n

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\"kendama\"

Kendama:\u00a0$15.99<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Kendama is a traditional ball game that people still practice. The competitions take place in\u00a0all over Japan, and it recently became popular abroad too. It is a beautiful decorative accessory which also allows you to practice your agility.<\/p>\n

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\"kokeshi\"

Kokeshi:\u00a0$35.71<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Kokeshi are simple wooden dolls with a cylindric limbless body and an enlarged head. They also have paintings to describe a simple face and floral patterns on the body. They are handmade and carry\u00a0the signature of the artist.<\/p>\n

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\"Chochin

Chochin Lanterns:\u00a0$13.49<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Chochin Lanterns are made\u00a0of bamboo ribs, metal wire, and Japanese paper. These colorful lanterns not only make a great decoration but also give a nice light when you use as a lamp. Chochin is often custom made to reflect the purpose of their usage.<\/p>\n

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\"Kumamoto