Presents for Japanese CouchSurfing hosts

3/31/2019 1:57:40 AM

I brought a bunch of balloons for the children ages 6-8. They played with the balloons for days. After I got back i put together a photo album and mailed it to the family.

4/29/2013 4:29:45 PM

So, if you’re just joining them for dinner, you’re NOT expected to bring a plate.

However, even for a situation like that it’s often expected to bring a wrapped gift for your hosts, so certainly if couchsurfing I’d consider bringing something.

Ideally, gifts that can’t be purchased in Japan would be a nice idea, and it’d be very special if from your home country (or city even!). If you know there are several people or a family, a gift for each one is even better.

In terms of price, err on the inexpensive side – you don’t want them to feel that they owe you something as a result.

If you haven’t got something from your country and just want to pick something up in Japan, consider fruit or food, cakes, or candy as easy but acceptable gifts.

*Things to avoid:

This will vary to some degree, but ask around and you’ll be told – don’t bring lillies, blossoms or lotus plants – sometimes associated with funerals. Potted plants are associated with sickness taking root. The numbers 4 and 9 are to be avoided (eg number of flowers).

Always offer the gift with two hands, and if you receive one in return, it’s common to protest a couple of times before graciously accepting.

Source: The internet, and three years of Japanese language and culture study.

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