Many people are probably worried about what to bring home this time of year, when seasonal greetings and trips back home are a frequent theme. For those times, check out these "Tokyo Souvenirs" recommended by fashion and beauty industry insiders. This gourmet and fashion section features a selection of condiments, pâtés, T-shirts, and miscellaneous goods.
■Popular Chef Yoshiko Takahashi's "Cleopatra Salt" Released Limited Edition at the Tokyo National Museum
Freelance editor and writer Tokiko Nita recommends the S/S/A/W "Cleopatra Salt." "Cook Yoshiko Takahashi is currently in high demand in the food and apparel industries. This salt was created with Cleopatra in mind, making it the perfect souvenir for anyone who loves cooking," says Nita. Opening the lid releases a mellow saffron aroma that's sure to whet your appetite.
■Pâté & sausage from slow fast food restaurant "Table OGINO"
Recommended by Mieko Kobayashi, chief communications officer at Pred PR, which handles attachés de presses for international fashion houses, are the pâté and sausages from Table OGINO, a delicatessen in Daikanyama, Tokyo. These are the signature items of this shop that offers "slow fast food," delivered directly from the French restaurant OGINO in Ikejiri-Ohashi!
■Mint Designs x Medicom Toy Zigzag Pattern Goods
Recommended by Mari Terasawa, Young NB1 buyer in the Women's and Children's Department at Isetan Mitsukoshi, these are goods from the collaboration series "FABRICK" between mintdesigns and Medicom Toy. The 15-16 AW collection features a playful design with an irregular zigzag pattern. "Card cases, pen cases, and glasses cases are popular as they are a size and price that makes them easy to gift," says Terazawa.
■RITA JEANS TOKYO Isetan Haneda Store Exclusive T-shirt
Kawamura Rei, merchandiser in charge of small and medium-sized stores/new business promotion in the Women's and Children's Department at Isetan, recommends the RITA JEANS TOKYO logo T-shirt, which is only available at the Isetan Haneda Store (Women's) Terminal 1. If you're using Haneda Airport, why not stop by the Isetan Haneda Store?
