in need of suggestions~ (1 Viewer)

[mushroom_head]

It's nearly my host sister's birthday (she's in japan by the way) and i need to get her a present! Help me cuz i have no idea what to get her. well, last year i bought: a cd, magazine and a packet of starbursts for her. Yes, weird presents, i know~

 

[kleo_cjk]

hmm,
japanese girls, what would they like?
how about a koala doll? or kangaroo?

 

[Lexicographer]

Don't be clichéd... if it's something you gave them while you were there (I'm assuming you already did the obligatory plush wildlife) then for goodness sake don't do it again!

Originality is key. How about one of those books about the opera house or something, they're very frequently found in Japanese. In fact, I have one in front of me right now. Is there any food that we have which they wouldn't have heard of? Some uniquely Australian thing that you can eat and send in the mail? Not in that order of course.

 

[mushroom_head]

haha yeah you're right, i've already given her the koala plush ( it's so common!)

A book sounds good. It'd probably be better if it was in english since she's studying it. ...
hmm... any other suggestions?

 

[Wilmo]

Vegimite... nothings funnier than japanese people eating vegimite

 

[Lexicographer]

It's a cruel gift.

 

[kochou]

How about a knitted scarf made from sheep's wool..? It's Aussie and shows you put in some effort.

 

[frodo]

why not go personal and maybe put together some photos or something like that? anything hand made is alright i reckon