JapanForum.com  


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
(#1 (permalink))
Old
visitor09 (Offline)
New to JF
 
Posts: 4
Join Date: Feb 2009
What do Japanese people like from America? - 02-27-2009, 08:15 AM

Hi, I am heading to Japan next week and want to bring some food/gifts from America...Seattle, in particular. Got any suggestions for me? I want to take over things that you can't find in Japan. Thanks!
Reply With Quote
(#2 (permalink))
Old
burkhartdesu's Avatar
burkhartdesu (Offline)
JF Old Timer
 
Posts: 740
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Alaska
02-27-2009, 08:26 AM

Seattle has tons of little nick-nacks that are Seattle themed... they love little keychains and that type of crap... that's probably better than food/snacks.
Reply With Quote
(#3 (permalink))
Old
TalnSG's Avatar
TalnSG (Offline)
Busier Than Shinjuku Station
 
Posts: 1,330
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Texas
Send a message via ICQ to TalnSG
02-27-2009, 05:05 PM

I just went through this with friends heading home to Japan wanting to take home SMALL souvenirs Wednesday. We ended up an handfuls cell phone charms, postacards, and key chains with Texas flags, Longhorns and Armadillos on them.

One of the Americans with us who had gone to school there kept trying to convince everyone we should grab lots of typical American foods and candies, but the idea didn't go over well with either of the two Japanese. There is also a question of customs. Does Japan not restrict what foods a private individual can bring into the country? Sure candy is probably ok, but what about meats, fruits and vegetables? Everywhere I have traveled in the Western hemisphere those are usually strictly regulated.


Only an open mind and open heart can be filled with life.
*********************
Find your voice; silence will not protect you.
Reply With Quote
(#4 (permalink))
Old
burkhartdesu's Avatar
burkhartdesu (Offline)
JF Old Timer
 
Posts: 740
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Alaska
02-27-2009, 05:52 PM

It's true- alot of meats and vegetables are really well regulated.


They wouldn't even let me bring Curry back from Japan... because even though it didn't actually contain meat- it was beef flavored...

Pretty ridiculous-- stick with keychains!
Reply With Quote
(#5 (permalink))
Old
bELyVIS's Avatar
bELyVIS (Offline)
JF Old Timer
 
Posts: 682
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Texas
02-27-2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by burkhartdesu View Post
It's true- alot of meats and vegetables are really well regulated.


They wouldn't even let me bring Curry back from Japan... because even though it didn't actually contain meat- it was beef flavored...

Pretty ridiculous-- stick with keychains!
Next time tell customs you have ramen and they zap your luggage with X-rays to kill any bugs and you are on your way. Works every time.


The World's only Belly Dancing Elvis Impersonator!
Reply With Quote
(#6 (permalink))
Old
Thuglife's Avatar
Thuglife (Offline)
JF Regular
 
Posts: 81
Join Date: Aug 2007
02-28-2009, 12:27 PM

My Kids love ELMO, Abercrombie/Fitch, Winnie the Pooh, CARS (Movie)

some new pics at

Chris English Conversation School in Japan
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




Copyright 2003-2006 Virtual Japan.
SEO by vBSEO 3.0.0 RC6