Get ready for a pasalubong shopping spree! Explore destinations like Tokyo, Seoul, and Bangkok to uncover treasures like Japanese gadgets, K-beauty must-haves, and delicious Thai snacks. You can even use GCash via Alipay+ in these cities for easy and secure payments. Use this guide to discover the must-buy items and where to find them!

Bonus tip: Comfort is key, so wear lightweight clothes and shoes since you’ll be on your feet all day.

Tokyo is a pasalubong paradise, offering a mix of traditional crafts, pop-culture finds, and funky fashion. Nab these unique gifts to delight everyone back home (and snag a few things for yourself, too!).

Head to any variety store in Tokyo, and you'll find a kaleidoscope of colors, characters, and curiosities. But for a truly mind-boggling experience, venture into the iconic Don Quijote. Stumble upon costumes galore (from superheroes to giant bananas) and carpet skates designed for tatami mats. Discover limited edition anime merch figurines, themed socks for every occasion, and bizarre snacks! Wasabi-flavored KitKats, anyone?

Where to buy:

• Don Quijote MEGA, 154-0042, 28-6 Udagawacho, Shibuya (with locations in Osaka and Nagoya)

• Takeya, just off the Okachimachi Station, at 110-0016, 4 Chome-12-1 Taito, Taito City

• Thank You Mart in Harajuku, 150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−11−11, Green Fantasia, B1F Building

For the ultimate sticker and stationery selection, there's Itoya, which has shops nationwide and at international airports. But the truly paper-obsessed shouldn’t miss their flagship store at Ginza. Visit Tokyu Hands and LOFT if you can and stock up on notebooks (because you can never have too many).

Where to buy:

• Itoya, 2-7-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, 104-0061

• Tokyu Hands, Times Square Building 208F, 5-24-2 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (with locations throughout Japan)

• LOFT, 21-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya City

• K's Paperie, 111-0033 Tokyo, Taito City, Hanakawado, 1 Chome−4−1

• Mt Lab, 3 Chome-14-5 Kotobuki, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0042

Harajuku is the spot for unique street style. Think Lolita with its doll-like dresses, Gyaru’s glammed-up look, and Visual Kei’s dark edge. Or, you can simply go for a kawaii look for cuteness overload.

Where to buy:

• Takeshita Street, Takeshita-dori, Shibuya

• Laforet Harajuku, 1-11-6 Jungumae, Shibuya

• Bodyline, 1 Chome-21-7 Jinna, Shibuya

Take home omamori (or good luck charms), which offer different kinds of luck—love, health, or academic success. They’re cute, thoughtful, and won’t take up much space in your suitcase.

Where to buy: Find them at stalls outside shrines in Tokyo and all over Japan.

Don't miss out on delicious Japanese snacks for your pasalubong! From sweet treats like Pocky and various KitKat flavors to savory delights like seaweed crackers and octopus-flavored chips, there's something to satisfy every sweet tooth! You can also take home traditional treats like mochi and senbei (classic rice cracker snacks).

Where to buy:

• 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson, conveniently located throughout Tokyo

• Isetan Shinjuku and other department store basements (depachika), 3-14-1 Shinjuku, Tokyo

• Okashi no Machioka (offers over 1000 Japanese sweets and other snacks), 1-21-5 Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo, Tokyo

• Ginza Akebono (for traditional Japanese snacks and confectionery), 5-chōme-7-19 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061

• Nakamise-dori is the street leading to Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Taito City

Seoul is ideal for trendsetters, offering everything from high-fashion in Gangnam to K-pop-inspired street style in Hongdae. With the latest K-beauty must-haves and one-of-a-kind fashion pieces, you’ll find the perfect pasalubong for your fashionable friends.

If you’re looking for where to buy K-pop fan gear, explore Hongdae where many K-pop agency stores sell light sticks, clothing, and other official merchandise. Look out for stores like SM Town (for fans of SM Entertainment Idols like NCT 127 and Dream) and YG Place (for BLACKPINK and TREASURE stans).

Where to buy:

• SM Town, 04769 83-21, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

• Line Friends, 141 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

• YG Place, 49 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Want glass skin, gradient lips, and aegyo-sal? Stock up on cleansing balms, clarifying toners, and anti-aging sheet masks from your favorite brands (often sold out in Manila). Find Dr.Jart, Beauty of Joseon, JUMISO, espoir, MEDIHEAL, Banila Co, and A'pieu at any Olive Young or LOHB.

Where to buy:

• Olive Young, 53 Myeongdong-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea (with over 1,200 stores nationwide)

• LOHBs (Love, Health & Beauty Stores) by Lotte at Lotte Mart, 405 Hangang-daero, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Explore the Insadong and Namdaemun districts to buy hanboks and traditional crafts. These are perfect for recreating the vibe of Joseon dynasty K-dramas like Jewel in the Palace and Mr. Queen. You can also bring home an elegant fan and dojang seal stamp and make your favorite people feel like royalty.

Where to buy:

• Namdaemun Market, 21 Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung District, Seoul

• Ssamziegil, 44 Insadong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul

Wondering what to get for the foodies in your fam? Look out for hotteok (traditional Korean rice cakes) and Bungeoppang (fish-shaped sweet pastry)—they’ll last up to three days in your refrigerator. Don’t forget to pick up some Orion Choco Pie, a lunchbox staple for school kids. Then, snag some specialty sauces and seasonings—the folks back home will thank you for the delicious discovery!

Where to buy:

• Gwangjang Market: 88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

• Lotte Mart Seoul Station: 405 Hangang-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

There’s always more to explore with every visit to Bangkok’s shops and markets. You’ll also witness bargain hunting at its most intense!

The city’s boutiques and drugstores are a haven for budget-conscious shoppers. That’s where you’ll score wallet-friendly makeup brands like Cathy Doll and Mistine, skincare staples like Snail White and Smooto, and traditional remedies like Tiger Balm and herbal inhalers. Over-the-counter medicines are more affordable, too.

Where to buy:

• EveandBoy, Unit #FSLG 008, 4-6 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

• Beautrium, Siam Square Soi 7, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

• Watson’s Siam Center, Room 206 979, 2 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

• Boots, Soi Sukhumvit 23, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110

Check out Chatuchak market for handcrafted jewelry, delicious snacks, and trendy fashion. It’s also a great place to find traditional Hmong bags, scarves, skirts, and sarongs. The Pratunam Market is a haven for bargain hunters, with wholesale prices on clothing, fabrics, and accessories.

For a more relaxed vibe and curated selection, explore Asiatique The Riverfront for souvenirs like hand-painted ceramics or coconut shell products. And for one-of-a-kind vintage treasures such as retro clothing from different eras or nostalgic toys like old board games, don’t miss Rot Fai Market Srinakarin.

Where to buy:

• Chatuchak Weekend Market, 587/10 Khamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand

• Pratunam Market, Ratchaprop Rd, Pratunam, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400

• Asiatique the Riverfront, 2194 Charoen Krung Road, Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120

• Rot Fai Market, Srinakarin Road, Nong Bon, Prawet, Bangkok 10250, Thailand

Bring back the joy of Thai flavors with coconut candies, tamarind treats, and coconut balls–a delight for anyone with a sweet tooth. A stroll through one of the expansive supermarkets like Tops or Foodland will put these within reach. Also, look out for classic Pad Thai, Tom Yum paste, and wacky chip flavors (like Thai tomato and Mieng Kam Krob Ros Lay’s) to bring home the magic of Thai spices.

Where to buy:

• Tops, 745 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110

• Foodland, 87 Sukhumvit 5 Alley, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110

• Big C Supercenter, 97/11 Ratchadamri Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

• CP Freshmart, 161 Soi Sukhumvit 39, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110

• MBK Center, 444 M.B.K. Wangmai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

From scouring Tokyo for quirky finds to filling your spice craving with traditional snacks in Bangkok, there’s a shopping adventure waiting for you. Remember to leave extra space in your suitcase for all the pasalubong goodies you'll bring back!