Japanese Gifts, Charms & Chopsticks: Meaningful Presents

In Japan, giving is an art — a gift wrapped with care and chosen with meaning. Our guides to Japanese gift-giving and its etiquette, the lucky charms people cherish (the daruma, the beckoning cat), and giftable crafts like fine chopsticks.

Japanese Gifts: A Guide to Crafts Worth Giving
Japanese Gifts

Japanese Gifts: A Guide to Crafts Worth Giving

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 The Art of Japanese Gift-Giving: Etiquette for Beginners
Japanese Gifts

The Art of Japanese Gift-Giving: Etiquette for Beginners

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 Japanese Chopsticks: Why They're Pointed, Personal and Different
Chopsticks

Japanese Chopsticks: Why They're Pointed, Personal and Different

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 How to Choose Japanese Chopsticks That Last
Chopsticks

How to Choose Japanese Chopsticks That Last

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 Noshi and Mizuhiki: The Meaning in Japanese Gift Wrapping
Japanese Gifts

Noshi and Mizuhiki: The Meaning in Japanese Gift Wrapping

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 Why Japanese Gift Wrapping Matters: The Art of Tsutsumi and Cultural Respect
Japanese Gifts

Why Japanese Gift Wrapping Matters: The Art of Tsutsumi and Cultural Respect

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 Ochugen and Oseibo: The Japanese Art of Seasonal Gift-Giving
Japanese Gifts

Ochugen and Oseibo: The Japanese Art of Seasonal Gift-Giving

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 Otoshidama: The Japanese Tradition of Giving New Year Money to Children
Japanese Gifts

Otoshidama: The Japanese Tradition of Giving New Year Money to Children

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 Daruma Dolls: The Japanese Charm of Wishes and Perseverance
Japanese Gifts

Daruma Dolls: The Japanese Charm of Wishes and Perseverance

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 Maneki-Neko: The Meaning of Japan's Beckoning Lucky Cat
Japanese Gifts

Maneki-Neko: The Meaning of Japan's Beckoning Lucky Cat

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 Why Japanese Luxury Fruit Gift Boxes Cost a Fortune (And What They Really Mean)
Japanese Gifts

Why Japanese Luxury Fruit Gift Boxes Cost a Fortune (And What They Really Mean)

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 Why Japanese Give Chocolate on Valentine's Day: The Story Behind the Chocolate Gift Box Valentine Tradition
Japanese Gifts

Why Japanese Give Chocolate on Valentine's Day: The Story Behind the Chocolate Gift Box Valentine Tradition

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