Anonymous
Post 01/15/2024 11:30     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
I vote for US specialty alcohol. They love to drink and whisky is popular. Also, college shirts and sports hats/jerseys. Trader Joe’s things are good, too. Who doesn’t love trying other country’s snacks?
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2024 11:26     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:
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



Yeah--one thing I notice is that the desserts (like the rice based ones) are often not that sweet, but Koreans will dip it in sugar or something sweet (syrup, jam, honey etc.)

Maple syrup, honey, or fancy fruit preserves (like marmalade made from local oranges or peach preserves from the South) are good options.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2024 11:21     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Stick to consumables unless you truly know they want an item.

Homes there, even for the wealthy, are much smaller, people don't have cars, and they have very limited/strict rules for getting rid of trash.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2024 11:15     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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?


That’s a great gift! The ones here are better and so nice and fancy.


No, the Japanese ones are WAY better, nicer and fancier. And most people already have one in their home and you only need one.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2024 11:14     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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?


That’s a great gift! The ones here are better and so nice and fancy.


How? The good ones here like Zojirushi are Asian!


I think that was supposed to be sarcastic.
(not pp)
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2024 11:03     Subject: Re:Japan and Korea gift ideas
From Minnesota, brought Aveda (based here) tea boxes, they had a designer scarf promotion- brought that too, and hand lotion travel size for their purses. I saw a mini display Aveda counter at one of their high end malls, my relatives liked them.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2024 10:52     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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?


That’s a great gift! The ones here are better and so nice and fancy.


How? The good ones here like Zojirushi are Asian!
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2024 10:29     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:
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?


That’s a great gift! The ones here are better and so nice and fancy.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2024 10:24     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:
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.



I think this is the same troll hyping up Kors and Spade -trying to be as pedestrian as possible.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2024 09:31     Subject: Re:Japan and Korea gift ideas
Designer scarves, packs nicely too!
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2024 00:14     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:
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?


+1
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 14:23     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:The almond butter and roasted almonds in different flavors are a good idea. Korea doesn’t grow almonds. However they’re popular there as a snack but relatively expensive since they’re imported and they can’t get the same flavors we get,.


lol, google HBAF almonds. They are amazing and they put American flavors to shame. We brought so many bag back to the us.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 14:20     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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.


+1
And Kiehls. Nice but accesible


Kiehls is good too. Nice but mild smelling. Avoid bbw and the smelly colorful stuff.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 14:19     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:
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?


They have better options over there plus everyone already has one (and you only need one). So it’s an odd gift.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2024 13:41     Subject: Japan and Korea gift ideas
Anonymous wrote: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.


+1
And Kiehls. Nice but accesible