[aikochan86]

My advice is not to go over the top. Unless you're buying something for someone crazed about Japan, most people don't really care what they get as long as they get something. The first time I went I spent too much money on things that other people will put in a drawer somewhere and not enough on things for me to treasure.

Asakusa is a great place for buying souvenirs. Last time I went to a 100yen shop and got lots of lollies and gift bags. In each gift bag I put a handful of lollies and a nice fan, toy, chopsticks or purse etc. It's all about presentation. ^_^