Get Ready for Golden Week in Japan
Golden Week is a holiday season celebrated in Japan in late April to early May that is associated with traveling, cultural events, and celebrations with family. It consists of four national holidays: Showa Day, Constitution Day, Greenery Day, and Children’s Day. Only those holidays are marked as public holidays, but many take the opportunity to take the entire week off to travel or relax. This year, the week will take place between April 29 to May 5, 2025. While some days may not be traditionally associated with gift giving, it’s still a thoughtful gesture to exchange tokens of appreciation to show loved ones that you are thinking of them.
Why Use MyUS to Shop for Golden Week?
Golden week is the perfect opportunity to surprise your loved ones with something thoughtful. Whether you live in Japan or want to send a gift to family and friends living there, you can use MyUS to get international shipping from the US quickly and easily. You’ll have access to the best online stores where you can shop online using your MyUS address and enjoy great perks with a Premium Membership like free package consolidation and discount shipping rates. Plus, you can ensure that your packages will be safe and handled by trusted couriers during even the busiest parts of travel season. Not sure where to start shopping? Here are some Golden Week gifts ideas to get you started.
The Sport Sling
This bag is a must have for any time spent travelling. The crossbody design keeps your belongings close to you, and the hidden back pocket secure important items like passports and money easily. It even has a microfiber lined pocket to protect items like phones and sunglasses, a built-in card organizer, and a fold out water bottle pocket. Plus, it’s available in seven colors. What can’t this bag do?!
Customer Review: I love a functional bag, but this one is also so cute and so vibrant. Loved pairing it with a cute outfit. The phone pocket in the front fits my big plus sized phone too! -Brittany
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TATCHA Limited Edition Little Luxuries Value Set
This set comes with mini versions of fan favorite skincare items from Tatcha. It’s the perfect way to try new products before committing to the full size, and the tiny bottles and jars are ideal for traveling. It includes a face wash, two skin creams, and a lip mask at a great value.
Customer Review: Love all tatcha products - my lips are sensitive and peel easily and the kissu lip mask helps keep them moisturized and plump! Its a great set to try out if youre new to the brand or just want some cute minis for your vanity! -Aquarium eyes
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Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
These headphones are great for everyday use, but especially nice for traveling. They have active noise cancellation and spatial audio so you can hear your music and watch videos with crystal clear sound, and the battery life is long lasting. The fit is designed to be comfortable enough for extended wear and they’re available in five different colors.
Customer Review: After a couple of months using them, they are best headphones, which I ever had, good quality and really fast charging. -Aliksi
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Picnic Time Piccola Picnic Basket for Two
A day off in the spring is the perfect time for a picnic. This picnic basket has everything needed inside for a picnic for two, including cups, utensils, and plates that are made out of bamboo fiber giving the set an extra eco-friendly touch. The basket is a classic handwoven design with a red gingham liner and can easily carry the place settings along with some snacks for a lovely picnic.
Customer Review: I've never owned a picnic basket before. I absolutely fell in love with mine. They are much more durable than I expected. The quality of the craft is amazing! It fits a pretty good meal, I love being able to pack the bamboo plates, cups and cutlery. You can rinse the cloth easily and wipe down the outside when you're done using! -itzeldiane
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Scratch Map
This map is a great gift for world travelers. Each place they visit can be scratched off and reveals a colorful area underneath. It’s a unique way to keep track of past travels and a fun activity and tradition that can be enjoyed solo or with the family after a vacation.
Customer Review: My partner, who is an avid traveler, absolutely loved this product. It is beautiful and easy to scratch off. Such a fun gift. -RM
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Heirloom Tea Chest Featuring Nine Teas – Teabags
There’s nothing quite like relaxing on a day off with a nice cup of tea. This set includes 90 teabags in nine different flavors for the ultimate variety and the tea comes neatly packaged inside a wooden storage box that keeps it organized and that can be reused for storing other teabags in the future.
Customer Review: This was a gift and they were very grateful to have received it. Expressed how much they appreciated it. -Alma R.
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A.Kjaerbede Marvin Round Sunglasses
Anyone spending time outside needs a good pair of sunglasses. These glasses have a universal round design that looks good on virtually anyone and offer UV 400 protection for those bright sunny days. They’re available in three color varieties.
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Airplane Foot Hammock
This foot hammock makes traveling long distances in airplanes more comfortable. It’s adjustable so it can be used by people of all heights, and it gives your feet and lower back a rest from uncomfortable seats. It easily folds away into the included bag, and after travelling it can even be used at work or home under a desk!
Customer Review: A lifesaver for long flights. I’m fairly tall and struggle to get comfortable enough to sleep on international flights. With this foot hammock, I was able to curl up and sleep through most of my overnight flights. It’s lightweight and easily rolled into a personal item. I’ve lent it to my boyfriend and mom who have since purchased their own. -Rachael
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