Traditional Japanese Gifts by Region: A Comprehensive Guide for Your Wedding Favors ♡

I Want to Choose Unique Wedding Favors ♡

To satisfy our guests, I want to choose special and delightful gifts to give to those who attend our wedding!

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A Mature Gift of Local Specialties ♩

Trendy sweets and items from overseas brands are stylish, but gifting traditional local specialties and crafts that evoke Japanese culture is also very fashionable! Experiencing Japan's culture through these unique gifts is something special for weddings＊

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Here are some items rich in Japanese tradition, perfect for wedding favors, introduced by region ♩

item1 *Bunko Leather [Himeji]

Bunko Leather is a traditional craft passed down in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. This leather product is made from white-tanned cowhide that has been embossed, and artisans hand-paint it one stroke at a time, finishing it with a “rust finish” using lacquer and powdered lacquer ♡

The Patterns and Colors are Truly Adorable ♡

The characteristic of Bunko Leather is its antique color tones, along with cute patterns that resemble stained glass or Turkish tiles!

Not only is it perfect as a wedding favor, but Bunko Leather products are also sure to be cherished as wedding gifts for friends who are getting married!＊

With dozens of patterns including floral, animal, paisley, and strawberry designs, you are sure to find a design you love ♡

Various Items Available＊

From wallets to card cases, coin purses, and even iPhone cases, there are many varieties! You'll want to collect a variety of Bunko Leather items ♡

If you want to see more Bunko Leather, check it out here ♩

➡ Handmade one by one with traditional methods! Bunko Shop "Ozeki" website ♡

➡ Available at "Ash Pe France" as well ♩ Check their Bunko Leather page here ♡

item2 *Kumano Brushes [Hiroshima]

Kumano Brushes are a specialty product produced in Kumano Town, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture. While there are brushes for calligraphy and painting, I definitely recommend “makeup brushes” for gifts to girls!

Kumano brushes are known for being top-grade makeup brushes. The comfort of use is superb, and they have become an essential makeup item among adult women due to the significant difference they make in the finished look!＊

Heart-Shaped Kumano Brush ♡

Kumano brushes are perfect gifts not only for their usability but also for their adorable appearance!

There is even a heart-shaped makeup brush and cleansing brush! Using cute makeup tools makes you feel even cuter on special occasions!

Flower-Shaped Kumano Brush ♡

There are also flower-shaped brushes! Several brands produce Kumano brushes, but the flower brush is from a long-established store called "KYOUODOU"＊

Besides KYOUODOU, there are also shops like Denseido, Takehodou, and Nakamura Seisakusho ♡

Kumamon Kumano Brush ♡

And from "KYOUODOU," there are these adorable Kumamon patterned Kumano brushes! Perfect as wedding favors for couples who love Kumamon or hail from Kumamoto ♡

If you want to see more Kumano brushes, check it out here ♩

➡ A select shop where you can see products from various brands ♩ Here are Kumano brushes ♡

item3 *Japanese Candles

"Japanese Candles" are specialty products made in various places such as Aichi, Kyoto, Shiga, Fukui, and Ishikawa Prefectures＊

Cute and Colorful Traditional Patterns ♡

The feature of Japanese candles is the traditional patterns hand-painted by artisans one by one＊

You can choose floral patterns that align with the wedding season, such as camellia, cherry blossom, and water lily designs!

"Colored Candles"

There is also a product called “colored candles” from the Omi region in Shiga Prefecture＊ They are very stylish and resemble crayons!

item4 *Oiri [Kagawa]

"Oiri," a specialty food from Kagawa, is a standard wedding favor in Kagawa Prefecture. It is a colorful and light rice cake that melts in your mouth ♡

Traditional Wedding Gifts＊

Oiri signifies good fortune, and it is said that sharing them as part of dowry items will lead to a happy marriage ♡

Let's send them along with auspicious sea bream! ♡

Oiri Soft Serve is Also Popular!

At Kagawa's tourist spots, the “Oiri Soft Serve” topped with Oiri is gaining popularity ♡ It’s a must-try if you visit Kagawa! There’s also a superstition that eating them will bring good relationships!＊

I Want to Gift Traditional Japanese Items ♡

Engaging with prestigious, historically rich traditional items allows you to feel the breath of Japan and the origins of regions, creating a distinctly refined mindset that is different from usual＊

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Such a special feel is perfect for weddings! Let's select slightly old-fashioned traditional items as wedding favors and treat everyone with sophisticated gifts for adults!＊