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Novelty Souvenirs

Where can I find unique Hiroshima souvenirs? We’ve wandered into novelty souvenir shops across Hiroshima and curated the most interesting ones here. Laugh at plush hats in the shape of Miyajima deer heads. Track down socks with the Grand Tori Gate on them. Find Hiroshima Carp themed apparel and accessories. Wonder at vending machines selling cans of Hiroshima’s air or plush oyster charms. We’ve seen it all. Our souvenir guide is your ticket to distinctly Hiroshima gifts.

M Gradation (エムグラデーション)

M Gradation is a general store that sells a variety of handmade goods made by artists active in Iwakuni City and other areas. In the store, you can find cloth goods such as pouches and bags, as well as ceramic works by young artists. In addition, M Gradation has been supporting the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, a professional baseball team in Hiroshima Prefecture whose members include former Yankees pitcher Hiroki Kuroda. Since 2014, M Gradation has been selling handmade goods authorized by the Hiroshima Toyo Carp baseball team, attracting Carp fans from all over Japan.

Moment of Joy

At M Gradation, you can find handmade items that are unique to the world. You can find a variety of unique items such as small Japanese patterned items made by remaking old kimonos, and hairpins made of tsumami-zaiku, a traditional Japanese craft. The store also sells a variety of bright, pop-art Carp-approved goods in red, the team color of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, and is crowded with fans.