It is still common practice for Japanese people to buy souvenirs for friends and colleagues when they go on a trip. Many people buy their colleagues a local specialty (food) spending between 1,000 and 2,000 yen. In the past steamed buns and rice crackers with the resort’s name written on them were the standard souvenir sold all over the country. Besides food, mainly traditional local handicrafts, such as kokeshi dolls, were sold. However, these days all kinds of different reasonably priced goods with modern designs are popular.