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Last-Minute Japan New Year Shopping: Gifts Before Closures

Last-Minute Japan New Year Shopping: Gifts Before Closures

🎨 2025年12月20日

Japan’s New Year holidays mean shop closures. Find out where to buy last-minute winter gifts & souvenirs, navigate sales, and essential Japanese phrases.

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Last-Minute Japanese Hobby Gifts & International Shipping Guide

Last-Minute Japanese Hobby Gifts & International Shipping Guide

🎨 2025年12月20日

Find unique, non-touristy Japanese hobby gifts quickly and ship them internationally from Japan. Practical guide on stores, Japan Post, and customs.

Hobbies
Japan Winter Sales: Your Guide to Unique Gifts & Tax-Free Finds

Japan Winter Sales: Your Guide to Unique Gifts & Tax-Free Finds

🎨 2025年12月19日

Navigate Japan’s winter sales (Hatsu-uri, Fukubukuro) like a local. Discover unique Japanese gifts, understand sale timings, and master tax-free shopping for holiday souvenirs.

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