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Japan travel adventures with the family

Best Souvenirs from Japan

Food We love the food in Japan and so of course, we want to bring home Japanese food! Fortunately, Japan has so many perfectly packaged food souvenirs. These beautifully presented treats are due to the omiyage culture in Japan. Omiyage is the social obligation of bringing back small gifts from trips for family, friends and…
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Gacha capsule toy

Gacha-Gacha

Gacha-Gacha or Gachapon (also called Gashapon) are capsule vending machines found all over Japan. Inside the plastic ball is a mystery toy, collectable or even facecloth! Gachapon is onomatopoeia for the sound made when turning the handle of the machine ‘gacha’ and the sound as the ball comes out of the chute ‘pon’. Our kids…
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