What would be an acceptable gift to business client in Japan?

Question

I'm gong to Japan for a week to meet with a client and I read somewhere that gifts are very important in Japanese culture. It's very common to exchange gifts expecially on first meetings, so I was wondering what would be an appropriate gift for a business contact and should I get them for everyone I meet or just for top contacts, i.e. CEO, etc. ? Thanks!

Answer 1

I go to ediplomat for questions like this:

The ritual of gift giving is more important than the value of the gift.

Allow your Japanese counterpart to initiate the gift giving. Present a gift in a modest fashion, saying, "This is just a small token," or "This is an insignificant gift."

It is very important to receive a gift properly. Give a gift and receive a gift with both hands and a slight bow.

The Japanese may refuse a gift once or twice before accepting it.

Do not give anyone a gift unless you have one for everyone present.

Correct wrapping is very important. Appearance counts for as much or more than the contents.

Be prepared to give and receive a gift at a first business meeting. Gifts are frequently given at the end of a first meeting. Not giving a proper gift could ruin a business relationship.

http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquette/ce_jp.htm

UPDATE:

Gifts of food or liquor (cookies, expensive candy, and fruit) are always good choices especially for modest gifts. If you’re bringing a gift from your home country, make sure it’s not ‘made in Japan’. And don’t select company items with your logo that may be a promotional item and look cheap.

http://www.cyborlink.com/besite/international_gift_giving.htm

Answer 2

I would bring something from my home state like a book about it's history or an article of clothing from my culture.

Answer 3

don know
kids chopsticks with retractable plastic bands

Answer 4

if its a man then a book if its a woman then you get her a book as well of poems

Answer 5

bathing ape hoody

Answer 6

Considering what they say about their 'size', how about some penis enlarging pills or a 'pecker pump'!?