The handkerchief is often overlooked as a useful yet stylish gift. H Tokyo specialises in small towels, handkerchiefs included, which are all made in Japan. What’s more, the store offers a customisation service that allows you to embroider letters, emblems and small icons on your little handy wipe.
The options here are endless, as there is a lovely selection of handkerchiefs to choose from, including simple solid-coloured cloths made from smart no-iron fabric, stylish pieces featuring images of Japan, and even designs by various artists.
Once you’ve picked a handkerchief, the embroidery takes about 30 minutes. You can include up to 15 letters for ¥550, while little icons cost an additional ¥550 each. There are a number of different fonts to choose from, as well as over 30 thread colours. Once complete, handkerchiefs can be gift-wrapped into a cute box for ¥400. Otherwise it’s folded neatly into a paper square for you to take home.