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List of gifts and souvenirs


A gift for a special someone you don't want to miss.

If you are unsure about when to give a gift, what to give, how to give it, or what to write on the gift tag, please take a look.

Gift giving tips

To avoid forcing your personal tastes on your partner, it's a good idea to ask about the interior design trends and furnishings of the new home before making a decision.


name season Inscription on the gift tag
Housewarming Immediately after completion Housewarming and opening celebrations
Return Gift Immediately after moving in or showing family celebration




Gift giving tips

Do not bring any items other than cash into the venue on the day of the ceremony. If it is a close friend, you can do so after your honeymoon. Don't forget to return gifts even if you received them from people who were not attending or not invited to the reception.

Also, gifts for wedding anniversaries such as silver and gold anniversaries are celebrations for the couple, so it is preferable to choose something that the couple can use and enjoy together.


name season Inscription on the gift tag
wedding gift As soon as possible before the ceremony Congratulations, weddings, and celebrations
gift On the day Kotobuki
Return Gift As soon as possible after the ceremony family celebration
silver wedding anniversary The year we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary Congratulations, Silver Wedding Anniversary, Silver Wedding Celebration
Golden wedding anniversary The year of 50 years of marriage Congratulations, Golden Wedding Anniversary, Golden Wedding Celebration



Gift giving tips

It is strictly forbidden to bring a baby gift before the birth as it is considered bad luck. Bringing gifts should be done one month after the birth.

Also, don't be late with your birthday gift. It's a good idea to ask what they usually want so you can get a sense of their hobbies.


name season Inscription on the gift tag
Birth gift Within one to two weeks of notification Birth celebrations and celebrations
Return Gift Within one month after giving birth Celebration gift (the name of the newborn child)
Birthday celebration On the day Celebration
Return Gift Unnecessary



Gift giving tips

It's easy to think that a gift for a student's entrance ceremony should be generous because it's a celebration, but since the recipient is a student, it might not be advisable to give something too expensive.

For graduation gifts, it's best to choose something that will be useful for the working adult. It's better to choose something that will be useful for a long time than something unusual that will make the recipient happy.

The job-congratulatory gift will be sent after we have confirmed that the job offer has been confirmed. It can also be used as a graduation gift.


name season Inscription on the gift tag
Congratulations on school entrance As soon as possible after the decision Congratulations on your entrance ceremony
Return Gift As soon as possible after enrollment family celebration
Graduation celebration As soon as possible after the decision Graduation celebration
Return Gift As soon as possible on the day family celebration
Employment celebration As soon as possible after the decision Employment celebrations
Return Gift As soon as possible after getting a job family celebration



Gift giving tips

Be careful not to be overly picky about the gift you choose just because the recipient is elderly, as this may end up offending them.
Treat them with a thoughtful gift.


name season Inscription on the gift tag
60th birthday celebration Age 61 (counted age) 60th birthday celebration, 60th birthday celebration, longevity celebration
70th birthday celebration Age 70 (counted by the Japanese age reckoning system) 70th Birthday Celebration, 70th Birthday Celebration, Celebration
Kishou celebration Age 77 (counted age) Celebrating 77th birthday, 77th birthday celebration, longevity, celebration
Umbrella jubilee Age 80 (counted by Japanese age reckoning) Celebrating your 80th birthday, celebrating ...
rice jubilee Age 88 (by traditional Japanese age reckoning) Celebrating 88th birthday, 88th birthday celebration, longevity, celebration
Hakuju celebration Age 99 (by traditional Japanese age reckoning) Celebrating 90th birthday, celebrating 90th birthday, celebrating 90th birthday, celebrating 90th birthday
Return Gift On the same day or as soon as possible after the same day family celebration



Gift giving tips

It is best to have the items delivered by the day before the opening, and the wreaths delivered on the day of the opening. It is best to choose items that can be used in the store.


name season Inscription on the gift tag
Grand opening celebration Until the day Opening celebration, business opening celebration, celebration
Return Gift As soon as possible on the day family celebration



Gift giving tips

When celebrating a promotion, it is best to visit the person's home, congratulate them on their promotion, and hand it over to them, rather than just sending a gift.

If you receive a gift for the first festival from someone of higher rank, you do not need to give a gift in return. You should send a thank-you letter.

For Shichi-Go-San, gifts are not particularly required for anyone other than family members, and if siblings are celebrating at the same time, it is kind to prepare gifts for both of them, as this could lead to arguments.


name season Inscription on the gift tag
Promotion celebration As soon as possible after the decision Congratulations on your promotion, congratulations on your advancement, congratulations
Return Gift As soon as possible on the day family celebration
First Festival For boys, the deadline is May 5th, and for girls, the deadline is one week before March 3rd. First Festival Celebration
Return Gift Focusing on seasonal festivals Thank you
Shichi-Go-San Early November Shichi-Go-San celebrations
Return Gift On the day Thank you



Gift giving tips

If you have many recipients for midsummer gifts, it is a good idea to make a notebook each year to list what you are giving to whom.

Sending midsummer or late summer greetings as midsummer or late summer greetings will give a fresh impression if you shift the peak time for midsummer gifts a little.

Oseibo gifts are generally a little more expensive than ochugen gifts. If you are giving something for the New Year, it is best to wait a little longer.


name season Inscription on the gift tag
Welcome to spring The first three days of the New Year New Year's greetings, New Year's greetings
Midsummer July 7th to July 15th (However, mid-June onwards is also acceptable)
July 15th to August 15th (but early July onwards is also acceptable)
Midsummer gifts, midsummer gifts, small gifts
Summer greetings If sending by the beginning of autumn (around August 6th) Summer greetings, summer greetings, small gifts
Late summer greetings If sending after the beginning of autumn (August 6th) Late summer greetings, late summer greetings, small gifts
Year-end gifts Beginnings: December 13th to December 31st Year-end gifts, year-end gifts, small gifts
Reward According to each season Thank you gifts/small gifts