Well i was having a great time in the house and all the sudden 1 day in advanced i get told we are going to have a foreign exchange student from japan in our house. Thought it was going to be boring with him in the house but he is a alright guy and its fun to play games with him. He wants to get his 12 year old sister something and bring it back to her from the United States.
He is to poor to buy anything so i would like to ask for suggestions on what to buy a 12 year old japanese girl from the USA.

THANKS!

Hnnngg

United States1101 Posts

July 26 2012 19:45 GMT

Get her one of these.

http://www.madcatz.com/mlg/PS3_fightstick.htm

Blazinghand

United States25558 Posts

July 26 2012 19:56 GMT

You should get her something that she'd only be able to get in the US. Not something too flashy or expensive, since if you're like me you're a cheap bastard, but something she'll use. I personally would recommend a subscription to some American teen girl magazine (if it ships to japan and she speaks english), but another option would be an iconic shirt from your area, like an "I <3 NY" shirt or something that's recognizable and will be enjoyed.

Phrogs!

Japan521 Posts

July 26 2012 20:02 GMT

A 12 year old Japanese girl is probably not going to speak English^^
An I <3 NY shirt like was mentioned above
or anything little and cute like those straps you attach to your phone, or a pencil case or purse or something.
Or maybe some kind of candy/snack that you can only get in America

zalz

Netherlands3704 Posts

July 26 2012 20:10 GMT

A giant USA flag.

Optionally drench it in sake for cultural sensitivity.

Iyerbeth

England2410 Posts

July 26 2012 20:14 GMT

Why don't you ask him what she'd like? Trying to pick out something for someone you don't know is going to be hard, unless you want to just throw a dart in a random tourist shop. Well, I mean pick something at random. Don't literally throw darts in shops unless that's called for, like maybe some kind of pub with a dart board or something but even then only throw it safely at the board.

danl9rm

United States3111 Posts

July 26 2012 20:19 GMT

On July 27 2012 05:02 Phrogs! wrote:
A 12 year old Japanese girl is probably not going to speak English^^
An I <3 NY shirt like was mentioned above
or anything little and cute like those straps you attach to your phone, or a pencil case or purse or something.
Or maybe some kind of candy/snack that you can only get in America

Strawberry Mentos! @.@

Ok, but seriously, whatever you get, make sure it's cute. She's going to have to look at it a lot of times, and when she shows it to other people, it needs to have that aesthetic appeal. ...Here, I'll PM you my pic. JK, I'm on a roll aren't I.

Cabbage Patch doll? Beanie Baby? lol?

Hmm, don't forget the good ol' U.S. currency. That's a classic to save when traveling over seas.

OpticalShot

Canada6330 Posts

July 26 2012 20:28 GMT

(I had all the wrong ideas before clicking this thread)

*coughs*

Ohhhhh okay a gift for a sister! Okay so ummm this was totally not what I had in mind but hey oh hmmm you could get her the typical "I <3 NY" shirts, very American and tourist-friendly gift. Or maybe like a historic figurine (mini statue of liberty)?

EtherealDeath

United States8366 Posts

July 26 2012 20:34 GMT

Meh, I was going to suggest me, but since she's 12 (lol jk jk), I suggest... I have no idea wtf are 12 year olds into these days? QQ too old now to relate.

Ok hey those Poke walker things, GOGOGO train like a boss.

Kukaracha

France1954 Posts

July 26 2012 20:45 GMT

#10

On July 27 2012 05:28 OpticalShot wrote:
(I had all the wrong ideas before clicking this thread)

*coughs*

Ohhhhh okay a gift for a sister! Okay so ummm this was totally not what I had in mind but hey oh hmmm you could get her the typical "I <3 NY" shirts, very American and tourist-friendly gift. Or maybe like a historic figurine (mini statue of liberty)?

Me too, I saw the title, then skipped to "12 year old".
That was one of those wtf moments.

Blazinghand

United States25558 Posts

July 26 2012 20:49 GMT

#11

A Snow-Globe of the Statue of Liberty might be better-- it'll make a good paperweight and a nicer decoration, for about the same price.

Kyrillion

Russian Federation748 Posts

July 26 2012 20:55 GMT

#12

Buy her Starcraft. It's time those Nippons started playing it.

User was temp banned for this post.

docvoc

United States5491 Posts

July 26 2012 21:03 GMT

#13

Lol its pretty simple, get her a bag/hat or article of clothing that you can only get in the U.S. like a purse or something. Everything here is made in china anyways, alternatively you could buy her a shotglass for her upcoming alcohol addiction as a 15 year old :D. Seriously though, get her a culture specific thing from your area, whatever you do best their that is girly, some places its shells, some places (where I live) its daisy dukes and sweet tea lol, she will enjoy anything that is foreign its how people are.

BTW: as a somewhat perverted suggestion, a victoria's secret trainer bra or bra in general might not be a terrible idea for a troll gift, especially if its like a 36 DD bra for a 12 year old, then again I'd never do that for my sis LOL. not sayin, just sayin

MstrJinbo

United States1251 Posts

July 26 2012 21:59 GMT

#14

If you dont have a lot of money, Best bet is probably music CDs. Ive met several Japanese who are surprisingly fond of hip-hop.

theBALLS

Singapore2935 Posts

July 26 2012 22:22 GMT

#15

Sushi

Skilledblob

Germany3392 Posts

July 26 2012 22:29 GMT

#16

afaik food can be much more expensive in japan so maybe go with some american sweets and stuff like that.

Chairman Ray

United States11903 Posts

July 27 2012 00:51 GMT

#17

A box of Necco or any other candy you can only find in the states

mizU

United States12125 Posts

July 27 2012 01:30 GMT

#18

can't go wrong with candy.
Little girls love candy.

brian

United States9639 Posts

July 27 2012 03:03 GMT

#19

you would know

-Kaiser-

Canada932 Posts

July 27 2012 04:00 GMT

#20

Hundreds of ketchup packets from McDonalds.

nibbles

United Kingdom179 Posts

July 27 2012 10:15 GMT

#21

I think the t-shirt thing is a good idea, or like a cute soft toy. They love their kawaii things.
E.g. from the UK I would say something like Paddington Bear, if you have something similar to that from where you are.
I'd say go for something that she can't get over there.

Epoch

Canada257 Posts

July 27 2012 10:33 GMT

#22

a cool shirt is always a decent gift and will only run you like 20 bucks

-_-Quails

Australia796 Posts

July 27 2012 10:51 GMT

#23

A plushie bald eagle.

SnipedSoul

Canada2158 Posts

July 27 2012 12:28 GMT

#24

Buy her a teeshirt that says FREEDOM on it.

Aerisky

United States12129 Posts

July 27 2012 14:24 GMT

#25

Something you likely would only expect to find in America.

Probably a stuffed animal or some sort of clothing.

bonifaceviii

Canada2890 Posts

July 27 2012 14:27 GMT

#26

On July 27 2012 19:51 -_-Quails wrote:
A plushie bald eagle.

I'll second this suggestion.

Or perhaps a pair of truck testicles.

Itsmedudeman

United States19229 Posts

July 27 2012 14:33 GMT

#27

Like everyone else has suggested, something that is overbearingly patriotic.

Ange777

Germany1164 Posts

July 27 2012 20:27 GMT

#28

Go with the t-shirt suggestion! But please don't get her any cute pencil cases or similar accessories because these things are far more kawaiiiiii~ in Japan than in the US

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