2007-03-24 05:46:30 · 4 answers · asked by kadir f 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Japan
♡This site has some good info, take a look:
http://www.traveltst.ca/japan_guide/99-japa/abj23-e.htm
I usually bring things from my home state.
Usually food: tins/boxes of cookies, chocolates, nuts, raisins/dry fruit, tea, coffee, liquor.... Or postcards, calenders...
And yes, a clock would be OK if that's what you'd like to give.
Hope this helps and have a great time here in Japan!♡
2007-03-24 07:16:48 · answer #1 · answered by C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A clock is alright, not really taboo or anything. More traditional gifts include food, especially food from distant parts of japan (from where they live) if you bring food, make sure it's somthing that can be consumed within the time of your visit, that's usually good practice.
The japanese are pretty practical people, don't bring your friend anything that you would consider especially useless.
2007-03-24 05:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gifts that are specific to your home country or town are always nice. It's nice to give something that they couldn't get in Japan. Clocks are considered bad luck in Chinese culture, but not in Japanese.
A comb is considered taboo; in Japanese it's "kushi," and "ku" can mean "suffering," and "shi" can mean "death."
Here's some quick guidelines:
http://www.netique.com/giftsearch/international.html
2007-03-24 05:56:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Japan is sooo much fun it depends how old your friend look up hot things in Japan on your search bar your sure to end up with something digital!!
2007-03-24 05:50:04 · answer #4 · answered by donladey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋