The last gift of the year, seriously chosen by the best gift-givers.

At home, at work, in the car.

Elegant and practical accessory case. A graphical "H" in micro-perforation appears on a deep glaze body. Just by placing it in your room, you will stand tall and taller.

The criteria for selecting a gift is "what I want. I actually have one myself, but it can be taken on business trips, placed around my desk or in my car, and can be used in a wide range of situations, and it can hold anything. It can be used in a wide range of situations and can hold anything: a watch, a pen, medicine, and so on. It is very versatile. So you will be happy even if the person you give it to has the same thing. And after all, it has the value of the Hermes Maison. You can give it with confidence. By the way, the recipient is the president of my office, who is four years older than me (Kobayashi).

74,800 yen (reference price)
www.hermes.com/jp/ja/

Three Musketeers that you will want to give if you receive them.

Ungetsu" was founded in 1966 by the previous generation, who had studied vegetarian cuisine and opened a restaurant in a place associated with Noma Gen Taku, a famous doctor in the Edo period. Jako" with the flavor of sansho (Japanese pepper).

The wife of the president of my office and my editor gave it to me when I interviewed her at home, and I have been buying it as a gift ever since. Of course it tastes delicious and goes well with anything. The fact that it is something that disappears and doesn't put pressure on the recipient is also a key point. I think the right gift is something that makes you want to give it to someone else.

¥4,212
Kyoto Ungetsu, 075-491-1133

Feel the whole plant.

The Japanese ginseng, which has long been valued in Japan as a "Wakan" (Japanese traditional medicine), is extracted without modification while extracting its beauty ingredients by the "low-temperature vacuum extraction method". The resulting lotion has high permeability* and blends easily with oils and creams.

My hair and makeup artist recently told me about this brand. There are many organic brands out there, but they use plants grown in Ashiya, Fukuoka, and other contract farms, pressing extracts from the roots, leaves, and stems to make cosmetics. I like their products because they have a solid concept and are actually very comfortable to use. My mother is elderly, but she has a feminine side, so I chose this product because I wanted something that would bring out that side of her and that would also be better for her body.

¥6,160
nemohamo.com/shop/default.aspx
*To the stratum corneum

The golden ratio of yes and no.

Juicy fruit and aromatic buttercream sandwiched in a spiced sable. The box contains three classic raisin sandwiches and three seasonal sandwiches (no-raisin sandwiches) made with seasonal fruit, arranged in a well behaved manner.

A special pastry based on the concept of "'Yes and no, let's all have tea together.'" This winter season's flavor is Winter Fig. Figs stewed in spices and red wine, cinnamon and caramel, the triumvirate is so delicious. I know it's a bit forward, but since I represent this brand of confectionery, I wanted to give it to my parents as a way of saying, "I'm doing my best. You can buy it online and send it directly to the recipient, so it's a convenient gift (Hirano)."

¥2,500
noraisinsandwich.com

Now, it's time for tea.

Aromatic hojicha tea bags made from carefully selected first-grade tea. By roasting the tea at a high temperature and for a short time to bring out the flavor of the ingredients, the astringency is reduced and the sweetness and fragrance are enhanced. Instead of pouring boiling water directly into the cup, the tea is poured through another cup, which cools it down slightly and enhances the sweetness of the tea leaves.

This is a tea brand represented by model Yu Kaino. The sound of the name "Well, Well, Well" and the packaging by the designer, Koji Fukunaga, are charming and very cute. I've been drinking it every day this winter. It is not expensive. But it is a little special. And the more you have, the happier you are. I want to be the kind of person who can easily give such things to my friends (Hirano).

¥1,100
shop.sathesathe.com

No need for perfume.

It is highly absorbable into the skin, has an easy-to-adopt texture, and is lightweight for comfort. But Bailade does more than just keep your skin soft and smooth. The essence of this hand cream is its dazzling layers of fragrance, from fresh florals and bouncing fruits to gentle suede and feminine wildflowers.

I was shocked by the fragrance when I received this hand cream from someone once. SUEDE has a floating, floral fragrance that makes you feel as if you are landing in a garden in the air. The moisturizing feeling of the skin and the enveloping fragrance makes me too happy after a bath. It is a bit pricey, but I think that is why it conveys my gratitude and special feelings to those who have taken care of me (Hirano)."

¥8,690 (100ml)
Edstrom Office, 03-6427-5901

A board that has been handed down.

These bean confections are baked in a short time over an open fire, as in the old days. By carefully adjusting the amount of starch syrup without leaving it to the machine, the sweets have a light, fragrant, and lightly sweetened taste.

My sister and her husband run a buckwheat noodle shop, Yabuchu, in Shibamata, Katsushika. There, they make handmade mameita for souvenirs. When the long-time bean board craftsman in the neighborhood retired, he inherited everything from the old car-like machine to the method of making it, and it is still made without any additives. It goes well with both coffee and white wine, and I think you will absolutely love the taste. It's good to see it being passed down.

¥700
yabuchu.fc2web.com/index.html

The devil has the gold bar.

A hair dryer made by Aderans. Aderans has created this hair dryer. In addition to functions for drying hair that suppress heat damage and over-drying, it is equipped with a "KAMIGA mode" that allows you to enjoy scalp esthetics at home.

My friend said, "You look like Johnny Depp." I googled it and was delighted to find that it was Johnny Depp in special make-up as an old man in a movie called "minamata. My beard was turning white, and my hair was not growing long enough at the top, so I had to do something to take care of it. So I decided to use this hair dryer, Kamiga. After taking a bath, I bounce the attached Kamiga hand on my favorite spot to dry it while giving it a pleasant stimulation, and it feels really good. I recommend it to people of my generation who tend to get dry and crusty when they over-dry their hair.

N-LED Sonic KAMIGA ¥47,300
www.aderans-shop.jp/shop/pages/kamiga.aspx
Plasmacluster is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation.

My feet are happy.

GARABOU" is a spinning method developed uniquely in Japan. It was invented in the Edo period (1603-1867) as a method of mechanically spinning Japanese cotton, which has short fiber lengths. Socks made using this special knitting machine have a rough, hand-spun texture and a unique sinking sensation when you walk. It is said that many people are addicted to these socks.

I would like to say, "Please eat the white truffles from Alba over fried eggs in the morning! I'd like to say something like that, but I'm not that junior yet, and I'd be making my senpai pay attention to me. Come to think of it, I remember when I got athlete's foot before and you told me that fungus is stronger than corona. That's right, I'll give you a pair of comfortable socks. They are made of organic cotton, so they won't tire you out, and they are breathable yet warm. These will protect my senior's feet in the cold winter. (Yaguchi)"

¥2,750
Blue Blue Kanda