Japanese Food Gifts
People around the world appreciate Japanese food gifts. When visiting Japan, foreigners can bring their friends food gift items such as confectionery or small goods. Their Japanese hosts will reciprocate, especially during special events. Does this Spark an idea?
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Significance
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Japanese exchange gifts for different holidays and occasions. Gifts given during holidays are important as many Japanese don't usually give gifts on birthdays or Christmas.
Benefits
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Japanese food gifts can also be gifts of appreciation. Beautifully wrapped food and wine are among the items that can be given. Presentation is very important as well, as is the case with confectioneries like rice cakes.
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Time
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"Otoshidama" is gift money given to children during the New Year. In December and June, Japanese give food gifts called "oseibo" and "ochugen" to each other. These can be food or alcohol items. During this time, employers may give their employees special bonuses as well. Japanese thank-you gifts are called "temiyage" and sweets or sake are usually given. "Omiyage" is a souvenir gift that one brings home after a trip.
Types
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Food gifts range from food to drinks, and one of the most popular is sake, the Japanese rice wine. Other popular things to give include mochi, or glutinous rice; and ramen, which are Japanese noodles. Chocolate can also be given and, according to the Narita Airport, Royce Chocolate is a popular raw chocolate from Hokkaido that both Japanese and foreigners love.
Buying
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Japanese food gifts are available in Japanese stores and bakeries. The best selection is sold at Japanese towns because of the variety of stores present in a central location. The Narita airport also sells food gifts duty-free at Fa-So-LA Tax Free, which can be found in Terminal 1. Along with food gift items, traditional Japanese plates and cups can also be given to complement the food gift.
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