Japan Equals Mt. Fuji! 11 Stylish Mt. Fuji Goods
If you mention Japan, the phrase "Mt. Fuji" is usually not far behind. The grand, beautiful visual of Mt. Fuji is extremely popular not just within Japan but also with foreign travelers. Here are some stylish goods using Mt. Fuji as a model. How about some of these as souvenirs?
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1. Crane/Turtle/Mt. Fuji Racket Decoration
This fancy racket is hand-painted and hand-woven with designs of cranes, tortoises, pine, bamboo, plum blossoms, and Mt. Fuji. Since ancient times, tortoises and cranes have been symbols of long lives and tools of the gods. Also, pine signifies longevity, bamboo is growth, and plum is vitality. This vividly colored good luck racket can be used as a standing decoration or a wall decoration. You could also make someone happy by presenting them with this fashionable lucky charm as a gift!
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2. Chusen-dyed Mt. Fuji hand towel
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On this hand towel, Japan's three representative scenery, Mt. Fuji, the sun, and pine trees, are all printed. If you fold it in half, it's still Mt. Fuji and the sun. If you put it inside a frame it can be hung up as a tapestry, or you can lay it on a table as a runner.
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3. KUTANI SEAL Chrysanthemum Small Bowl/Square Small Bowl/Chopstick Rest
These small bowls have a cute Mt. Fuji sitting directly in the middle of them. The design that has the sun looming behind Mt. Fuji is especially popular. These small bowls are cute like cupcakes, so you can use them to carry snacks or accessories, or even just as-is to decorate a room. The chopstick rest that has a little Mt. Fuji directly in the middle is also very popular. The angle that the chopsticks lay at is pleasing to look at.
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4. Mt. Fuji Glass
If you pour beer into this glass, you can see a golden Mt. Fuji! Depending on the drink you use, you can enjoy Mt. Fujis of all sorts. Each Mt. Fuji glass is delicately hand-made by a craftsman. It's perfect for parties! It's sold in a box made of paulownia wood that has the mark of Mt. Fuji stamped onto it so it's a popular, fashionable gift.
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5. Tableware
This set of Mt. Fuji tableware is only around 100 yen each and is very popular with travelers from overseas. All of these Mt. Fujis are so cute you'll find yourself smiling without realizing. If you use one of the small dishes to hold soy sauce or other condiments, you'll be able to enjoy a slightly strange Mt. Fuji. This tableware is perfect for a dinner party.
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6. Mt. Fuji Spinning Top
This Mt. Fuji top is made of sanded and polished wood made one by one by craftsmen and reflects the gentleness of their work. If you spin it, the red part becomes a spinning sun! Isn't a top that shows Mt. Fuji with a view of the sun a rather stylish item? The vivid colors makes it enjoyable not just as a toy but also as a decoration. How many times can you spin this cheerful Mt. Fuji?
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7. Mt. Fuji Kendama
Kendama is a traditional Japanese toy that's recently gained popularity even overseas. You can enjoy this particular kendama in two ways: first the joy of holding a kendama, but also the beauty of the sun resting on top of Mt. Fuji. It would be fun to challenge your friends and family to a battle at a party using this kendama. Who will be the first one to have the sun rise above Mt. Fuji?
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8. Incense
"Inkou" is a type of incense where fragrant powder is kneaded and hardened into shapes. You can place it as is in a small dish and enjoy its gentle fragrance. When the fragrance gets weak, place it in an incense stand and light it so you can continue enjoying its lovely fragrance. Inside this Mt. Fuji envelope sits 8 small Mt. Fujis of different colors. This cute fragrant Mt. Fuji incense is popular as a Japanese gift.
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9. Umbrella
This umbrella is patterned with lots of small Mt. Fujis. It's a pattern that has been used since a times as a good luck charm against evil. With this Mt. Fuji umbrella, your disposition will be sunny even in the middle of the rain. The nameplate in the shape of the sun is a lovely accent. This is an umbrella that you'll enjoy walking in the rain with.
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10. Mt. Fuji Egg Cup
Can you see Mt. Fuji from your breakfast table? If you set an egg in this cup, then it'll look just like Mt. Fuji capped with snow. You'll find yourself smiling unexpectedly at this cute Mt. Fuji. They come in a variety of colors so you can use them for parties too. If you fill it with various dips, then you have a Dip Fuji. They're made out of soft materials so you can use them for children's events like birthday parties as well.
HP: www.hachimankasei.co.jp/english/product/hachiman/index.html
11. Mt. Fuji Envelope
This stylish Mt. Fuji envelope will make you say "wow!" It is made with such a refined touch that when you open the envelope, you see not only Mt. Fuji but also Mt. Fuji reflected in the lake below it. It's a lovely envelope that shows the good taste of the sender. You should gently wrap your special feelings in Mt. Fuji and send it to that special person.
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The information in this article is accurate at the time of publication.
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