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SPARKLEJOURNAL / 日本のひとこま
Japan, a little closer. Places · objects · everyday stories
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Souvenirs
Choose a gift with a story of its own.
Souvenirs
Choosing a Japanese souvenir: start with the person, not the shelf
A practical checklist for T-shirts, fans and small gifts, without pretending one choice suits everyone.
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Souvenirs / English summary
The stories behind a souvenir T-shirt
A closer look at beckoning cats, auspicious motifs, Hokusai and Kuniyoshi.
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