{"id":9674,"date":"2018-08-06T09:00:28","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T13:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/?p=9674"},"modified":"2023-02-21T12:03:44","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T17:03:44","slug":"japanese-gift-giving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/06\/japanese-gift-giving\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art Of Japanese Gift Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9675\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Blog-Japanese-gifts-collage-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Blog-Japanese-gifts-collage-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Blog-Japanese-gifts-collage-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Blog-Japanese-gifts-collage-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Blog-Japanese-gifts-collage-540x270.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9677\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9677\" style=\"width: 275px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9677 \" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-japanese2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Eye-catching gift wrapping in Toyko train station.\" width=\"275\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-japanese2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-japanese2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-japanese2-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-japanese2.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It is all about the presentation when it comes to gift giving | Image courtesy Wow! Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I met my husband while teaching English in Japan many years ago. Last summer, we took our sons to Tokyo and Kyoto to see the country we\u2019d fallen in love with. Before we\u2019d even left Shinjuku Station, my boys were fascinated by the world\u2019s greatest vending machines\u2014and the mountains of beautifully wrapped treats and souvenirs on display at every train station and department store. The gorgeous boxes made even simple mochi treats seem like something special.<\/p>\n<h4>The Etiquette of Japanese Gift Giving<\/h4>\n<p>In Japan, gift giving is an art. What\u2019s important is not the monetary value of the gift, but the thought that goes into the gift, and, most importantly, the presentation. International <a href=\"https:\/\/theetiquetteconsultant.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">etiquette consultant Julia Esteve Boyd<\/a> describes a few points of etiquette around giving gifts in Japan.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Japanese person will most likely refuse the first time you offer a gift, and may refuse up to three times, so as not to seem greedy.<\/li>\n<li>Attending a dinner party empty-handed is considered rude.<\/li>\n<li>Gift giving is essential in business.<\/li>\n<li>If offering a gift to a group, it must be offered to the entire group at the same time.<\/li>\n<li>Any gift must be beautifully wrapped.<\/li>\n<li>All gifts must be given and received with both hands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most of us who aren\u2019t Japanese aren\u2019t going to adopt the tradition of refusing gifts if it\u2019s not part of our culture, but it\u2019s easy to make your gifts unique with Japanese wrapping styles. In Japan, gifts are traditionally wrapped in handmade washi paper\u2014often using different patterns to balance each other\u2014or in <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/06\/19\/ochugen-oseibo-gift-ideas-japanese-customs-tradition-gift-giving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">beautiful cloth called furoshiki<\/a>, which can be made of silk, cotton, or even less expensive&nbsp;(VIDEO)materials like rayon and nylon.<\/p>\n<p>Jennifer Porter, a gift retailer, manners coach, and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/satsumadesigns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Satsuma Designs<\/a>, loves furoshiki gift wrapping because \u201cit turns any gift into a work of art, and furoshiki reflects the Japanese philosophy that the value of the gift is less important than the act of giving.\u201d Porter goes on to explain that \u201cfuroshiki is also about care and sustainability, as every aspect of the gift is meant to be used and enjoyed.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Furoshiki: Turn Gifts Into Works of Art<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9676\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9676\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9676 \" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-japanese1-300x174.jpg\" alt=\"Furoshiki can be made of silk, cotton, or even less expensive materials like rayon and nylon.\" width=\"300\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-japanese1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-japanese1-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-japanese1-465x270.jpg 465w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-japanese1.jpg 777w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gift artistically wrapped in furoshiki tradition | Image courtesy Taiken Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Want to try furoshiki for yourself? You can find the cloth online, and then check out tutorials on YouTube to learn the easiest and prettiest ways to fold furoshiki. Once you\u2019ve got the hang of it, think beyond furoshiki and upcycle cloth napkins, vintage hankies, bits of lace, or fabric leftovers in vibrant patterns. Our favorite furoshiki pro? Paper Guru Shiho Masuda. Be sure to check out her 1 Minute Japanese Gift Wrapping with Furoshiki.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2 Minute Furoshiki Wrapping for Bento Box &amp; Gift Box #giftwrapping #japanesetradition\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQ85imxKmiU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9679\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9679\" style=\"width: 325px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9679\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-japanese4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Handmade washi paper adds a personal touch to gifts.\" width=\"325\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-japanese4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-japanese4-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-japanese4.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Traditional handmade washi paper | Image courtesy Esty seller PasoKuma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to try your hand at Japanese-style paper gift wrapping, washi paper and washi tape can easily be found online or in local shops that specialize in Japanese goods. Then, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/washilane\/washi-tape-gift-wrapping-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinterest for ideas on wrapping with washi<\/a>. We also love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrappily.com\/blog\/gift-wrapping-with-tuxedo-pleats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shiho Masuda\u2019s examples of wrapping<\/a> with complementary patterns and tuxedo folds.<\/p>\n<p>When your gift is ready to go, try the Japanese tradition of always presenting it with both hands. No matter how big or small the gift, the person you\u2019re giving it to will feel truly appreciated.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>If you\u2019re seeking gift swap ideas, check out Elfster\u2019s useful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/gift-guides\/1015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ochugen and Oseibo gift guide<\/a><\/i><\/b>&nbsp;<b><i>or simply&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/secret-santa-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><i>start a gift exchange today<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>. For year-round gifting inspiration, follow us on&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/elfster\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><i>Facebook<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>, Instagram&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elfster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><i>@Elfster<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>&nbsp;or Twitter&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elfster?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><i>@Elfster<\/i><\/b><\/a> <b><i>. <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">I met my husband while teaching English in Japan many years ago. Last summer, we took our sons to Tokyo and Kyoto to see the country we\u2019d fallen in love with. 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