Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 11:59     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:We are traveling and meeting family who live there. What are good gifts? For the elderly probably vitamins and supplements are most appreciated along with cash. What about women in their late 20s to late 30s? Would a Stanley cup (30 or 40 oz?) or a Lululemon bag (what size) be good? Any other ideas? I’m trying to think of cute and somewhat trendy things that they might know but not be able to buy as easily or cheaply there. I don’t know their clothing sizes.


What about a rice cooker?
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 11:34     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Koreans like plastic surgery
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 11:27     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:They have everything.


Maybe some good North American maple syrup or bourbon, which are harder to find over there.


Maple syrup is a good call actually

Koreans have a massive sweet tooth

Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 10:55     Subject: Re:Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I gift starbucks Via (cans or single serve sticks). Also thinking freeze dried fruit such as blueberries in the future. Have also gifted granola bars (Kind bars). Depend on the season, (if not too hot) Ghirardelli chocolate.


Posted above who mentioned Aesop and L’occitane. Do not do BBW. Can’t think of single female know who likes this stuff. I Starbucks via either. Koreans like americano drinks the most espresso tastes too strong for them. Via is a bit too strong. Korea is home of the mixed coffee drinks that are pre sweetened. If looking for trader Joe gift ideas the pink salt was popular.


Sorry for typos. Typing on phone
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 10:54     Subject: Re:Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:I gift starbucks Via (cans or single serve sticks). Also thinking freeze dried fruit such as blueberries in the future. Have also gifted granola bars (Kind bars). Depend on the season, (if not too hot) Ghirardelli chocolate.


Posted above who mentioned Aesop and L’occitane. Do not do BBW. Can’t think of single female know who likes this stuff. I Starbucks via either. Koreans like americano drinks the most espresso tastes too strong for them. Via is a bit too strong. Korea is home of the mixed coffee drinks that are pre sweetened. If looking for trader Joe gift ideas the pink salt was popular.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 10:52     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:And no, bath and body works is not “really luxurious” if you’re an adult.


Well I am an adult and I think it’s luxurious- bath and body lotions are really good for the skin and smell divine. And they aren’t cheap. So they would make excellent gifts



You must be trash


Wow. They are lovely gifts, lots of Asian people would be excited and happy to receive the. You are unhinged.


Asian person here. The problem with Bath and Body Works is the scents don't align with Asian tastes. It's way too scented and sweet for them. L'Occitane is the popular brand over there because the soft, single-note scents like Almond and Rose are a better fit for their tastes.


I think I know better what people I give gifts to like. They like bath and body work lotions and always are so happy and appreciative of them. Stop trying to neg on my gift giving.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 10:50     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:Also, wrt maple syrup, you can play it up for all of its health benefits. Pure, high quality maple syrup is amazing source of minerals. Asians love honey (e.g. manuka from NZ is prized and super expensive) for medicinal properties. Try maple syrup instead. It’s a uniquely North American product.


If you want a good American honey, tupelo honey fits the bill as it has a really good flavor for eating alone.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 10:47     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Also, wrt maple syrup, you can play it up for all of its health benefits. Pure, high quality maple syrup is amazing source of minerals. Asians love honey (e.g. manuka from NZ is prized and super expensive) for medicinal properties. Try maple syrup instead. It’s a uniquely North American product.

Can you import honey to Korea? I think it's not allowed to be imported into the US.


You are allowed to bring up to 5kg per person in your personal luggage. It is actually a staple gift and souvenir for Koreans so it is no big deal to bring it back.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 10:46     Subject: Re:Japan and Korea gift ideas
I gift starbucks Via (cans or single serve sticks). Also thinking freeze dried fruit such as blueberries in the future. Have also gifted granola bars (Kind bars). Depend on the season, (if not too hot) Ghirardelli chocolate.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 10:44     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:And no, bath and body works is not “really luxurious” if you’re an adult.


Well I am an adult and I think it’s luxurious- bath and body lotions are really good for the skin and smell divine. And they aren’t cheap. So they would make excellent gifts



You must be trash


Wow. They are lovely gifts, lots of Asian people would be excited and happy to receive the. You are unhinged.


Asian person here. The problem with Bath and Body Works is the scents don't align with Asian tastes. It's way too scented and sweet for them. L'Occitane is the popular brand over there because the soft, single-note scents like Almond and Rose are a better fit for their tastes.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 10:41     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Also, wrt maple syrup, you can play it up for all of its health benefits. Pure, high quality maple syrup is amazing source of minerals. Asians love honey (e.g. manuka from NZ is prized and super expensive) for medicinal properties. Try maple syrup instead. It’s a uniquely North American product.

Can you import honey to Korea? I think it's not allowed to be imported into the US.


Yes, you can bring it into Korea. There is a limit per person but it's fairly high (mostly to prevent people from bringing large amounts for reselling).
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 10:40     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
L'Occitane is a good brand to bring over there because it is extremely popular there (they sell more in Asia than the US/Europe combined and Japan is its single biggest country).

They have different limited edition stuff and campaigns here and in Asia, too, so a good bet is whatever they have in special packaging or as part of of a special campaign here.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 10:38     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:And no, bath and body works is not “really luxurious” if you’re an adult.


Well I am an adult and I think it’s luxurious- bath and body lotions are really good for the skin and smell divine. And they aren’t cheap. So they would make excellent gifts



You must be trash


Wow. They are lovely gifts, lots of Asian people would be excited and happy to receive the. You are unhinged.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 10:35     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:Also, wrt maple syrup, you can play it up for all of its health benefits. Pure, high quality maple syrup is amazing source of minerals. Asians love honey (e.g. manuka from NZ is prized and super expensive) for medicinal properties. Try maple syrup instead. It’s a uniquely North American product.

Can you import honey to Korea? I think it's not allowed to be imported into the US.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 10:32     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Also, wrt maple syrup, you can play it up for all of its health benefits. Pure, high quality maple syrup is amazing source of minerals. Asians love honey (e.g. manuka from NZ is prized and super expensive) for medicinal properties. Try maple syrup instead. It’s a uniquely North American product.