Every person who travels abroad usually purchases souvenirs to bring back home. When I pick up some souvenirs in Japan, instead of choosing random or good-looking ones for myself, I look for ones with a special meaning for the Japanese culture. Thus, I can tell stories when I’m back home! In this photo story, I want to show some of my special souvenirs and explain their meaning.
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Souvenirs from Japan
Souvenirs with special meanings
By Elena Lisina
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Kim Bergström
6 years ago
The mini porcelain plate is gorgeous! So much detail in something so small!
Yes! Small things in Japan are always amazing! :)
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