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Giving gifts in Japan 13 Years, 5 Months ago Karma: 0  
Hi!

I'm going to Japan as an exchange student in August, and I thought I'd buy a few things for my host family.

So I have a question: Is it OK to give gifts to Japanese people without informing them in advance?


Thanks for your help
 
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Re:Giving gifts in Japan 13 Years, 5 Months ago Karma: -583  
Yes.
Preferable, in fact.
 
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Re:Giving gifts in Japan 13 Years, 5 Months ago Karma: 0  
Thanks for your answer

Here in Norway where I live, people usually want to know in advance so that they can buy something too.
 
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Re:Giving gifts in Japan 13 Years, 3 Months ago Karma: 6  
If you're stuck for gift ideas try bringing something from your home country. Flags, items only made in your country, also if you can bring snacks that are individually packaged like candies or something they like to share some with their neighbors and friends.
 
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Re:Giving gifts in Japan 13 Years, 3 Months ago Karma: 0  
Thanks for the advice! I'll buy some hard candy and maybe some chocolate and licorice. Is that popular in Japan? I have a fealing it isn't

I bought this book for the two children in the family. A boy aged 8 and a girl aged 5. Trolls originated from Norwegian mythology, and is a big part of our national identity. Trolls are the best-selling souvernirs from Norway.
http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/8836259/640/Bilde/Hurum-20120727-00146.jpg - link to a picture I took of the book.
 
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