Inexpensive souvenirs you can take back from Japan

It is always a bit of challenge to find the right souvenirs for your friends when you visit foreign countries. Some of your friends might like unique masks from Japan. 

For example, Tengu is a mask with a very long nose. You can scare your kids with the Tengu mask on.

Hyottoko and Okame is a funny couple. They are used by dancers in the casual banquets.

Those masks are unique to Japan and quite inexpensive. You can find them in Asakusa, Tokyo.

Hyottoko (right) and Okame (left)

Tengu

iPhone application "SayJapanese" is now on iTunes store

If  you are planning to visit Japan, this new iPhone application "SayJapanese" is a must to take with you.
It will translate what you'd like to say into Japanese and speak it for you.

It comes with hundreds of useful phrases. You will find it a great help in your next visit to Japan.