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 Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:52 pm
I'm going to Waseda University (in Tokyo) in two weeks for a summer study abroad program, and I'm supposed to bring omiyage (gift/souvenier) for my host family, but I don't know what to get them! I've already gotten some post cards with iconic images from my home city, but I think I should get them something else as well. Do any of you have any ideas?
Thanks! heart
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Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 3:36 am
Well do you know what kind of stuff they like or can't get in Japan?
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:35 pm
I'm not too sure what Japanese people would like from the US....I was thinking maybe some candy or something? But I'm not too sure what they have/don't have in Japan.... sweatdrop
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:30 pm
American style bread, for one.
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:16 pm
Food probably isn't a good idea, she'll have trouble taking it through customs. (Candy is usually okay though! Especially if it's like, hard candy.) Maybe souvenir T-shirts of your home city? Most people appreciate T-shirts, lol. Of course sizing could be a problem if you don't know anything about the people you're going to stay with.
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Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:59 pm
Thanks for the suggestions! heart Yeah, we aren't told ANYTHING about our host family until we get to Japan, so I don't know if there will be children, how many, what ages, etc. I have to get something that's good for all age groups and is easily shared by a family of unknown size and likes/dislikes. I'm leaning toward candy and maybe a small touristy memento, like a little Space Needle figurine or something? (I'm from Seattle). Not too sure what kind of candy to get- chocolate? Skittles? Some hard candy like Life Savers or something?
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Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:41 am
Amaureahin Thanks for the suggestions! heart Yeah, we aren't told ANYTHING about our host family until we get to Japan, so I don't know if there will be children, how many, what ages, etc. I have to get something that's good for all age groups and is easily shared by a family of unknown size and likes/dislikes. I'm leaning toward candy and maybe a small touristy memento, like a little Space Needle figurine or something? (I'm from Seattle). Not too sure what kind of candy to get- chocolate? Skittles? Some hard candy like Life Savers or something? Go gourmet. No one on the face of this earth can look at specialty chocolates and NOT be happy
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Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:08 pm
Amaureahin Thanks for the suggestions! heart Yeah, we aren't told ANYTHING about our host family until we get to Japan, so I don't know if there will be children, how many, what ages, etc. I have to get something that's good for all age groups and is easily shared by a family of unknown size and likes/dislikes. I'm leaning toward candy and maybe a small touristy memento, like a little Space Needle figurine or something? (I'm from Seattle). Not too sure what kind of candy to get- chocolate? Skittles? Some hard candy like Life Savers or something? Hard candy or something easy to transport would probably be best. I'd only bring chocolates if you can be sure that they won't get squished and won't melt on the trip, lol.
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Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:40 pm
Koiyuki American style bread, for one. Hahaha, So true. xp I never really ate bread before until I came here. I have probably consumed more bread than I have had in most of my life time. As for such, you should carry something that will be light and won't spoil obviously. Food is definitely the staple of most omiyage here and is always appreciated. Bringing American candy/sweets would be nice as Japanese sweets aren't always packed with sugar like American ones so it would be an interesting cultural lesson. Also, bringing flags, maps, or pictures of your place of origin is also a good idea (and allows you to share stories and open up your host family to you more). To be safe, put your omiyage if it has the possibility of melting or some other condition on your carry on. When I came here, I had something go haywire with something that was put on my luggage bag because the change of elevation and temperature, so it's always being safe, rather than sorry.
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