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What's strange about Japan?

Pearls: pearls are divided into many types according to size, shape and color, and the price depends on symmetry, size and luster.

Electrical and electronic products: transistor radios, small televisions, CD players, computers, cameras, video recorders, audio equipment, digital clock radios, pocket calculators and other supplies can be bought all over Japan. These products are famous for their high quality and high performance.

Cameras and optical instruments: cameras, video cameras, lenses and accessories, telescopes and microscopes are all products with high quality and low price.

Clocks and watches: the more popular brands are Seiko brand and Star brand, which are sold in shopping malls, jewelry stores and hotel department stores.

Art and Handicrafts: Almost all tourist attractions have artistic works and handicrafts with local characteristics, which have been handed down from generation to generation and are suitable for preservation as tourist souvenirs.

Bamboo products: Bamboo is produced all over Japan and is widely used to make decorations and daily necessities.

Japanese figure: Japanese figure is Japanese doll, there are many kinds. Different dolls show the characteristics of a region and a certain historical period.

Folding fan: The folding fan used in traditional Japanese dance is bright in color and beautiful.

Japanese kimono: Fine dyeing techniques, embroidery and weaving techniques are used when making kimono.

Japanese lacquerware: Japanese lacquerware is fine and durable.

Japanese lanterns: Paper lanterns in Gifu Prefecture are famous all over the country and are hung on balconies in summer.

Japanese pottery: plates, vases, tea sets and high-grade artworks are all ideal souvenirs.

Japanese cloisonne (Qibao Shao): Japanese cloisonne is famous for its pearl-like luster and high artistic design.

Gold and silver inlaid products: handicrafts inlaid with gold foil and silver foil on the surface of black iron show beautiful lines with complex and gorgeous patterns.

Silk products: Japanese silk is of high quality. Dyers' superb skills and novel patterns give Japanese silk products a unique aesthetic feeling.

Woodblock prints: Color woodcuts show the life and scenery of contemporary Japan and are favored by collectors at home and abroad.