9 Ways to Give a Souvenir to a Japanese Female Co-worker

3. “I picked something small so that it’s easy to take home.” Show that you care about her through and through.


“It’s amazing, he even thought about whether it’ll fit in my bag or if it’s easy to carry. He’s so considerate,” exclaims one Japanese woman in her late teens. Because most Japanese women have to commute using public transportation, they don’t want to carry heavy or bulky items home. Your attention to detail may pay off in this case. A small souvenir has an added benefit: the smaller it is, the more likely that your hands will touch hers when handing it to her.