3. Brand name accessories from a duty-free store.
“He gave me a necklace from the brand name store I love. He really knows me!” an excited Japanese woman in her late 20s reveals to us. If you want to play it safe, pick up something—anything—that bears her favorite brand name from the airport duty-free shop. That can be costly, so do a little bit of research to make sure it’s the brand she likes and that it’s not something she already has. And, of course, check your wallet to make sure you can afford it.