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Omiyage is the Japanese customary gift typically given by someone upon returning from a trip. |
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[[File:Momiji Manju -Nishikido.jpg|thumb|{{transl|ja|Momiji manju omiyage}} from [[Japan]]]] |
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'''Omiyage''' {{nihongo||お土産}} is the [[Japanese people|Japanese]] tradition of travellers bringing gifts back from their destination to friends, family, and colleagues.<ref name="gogonihon">{{cite web |last1=Tao |title=Understanding omiyage culture in Japan |url=https://gogonihon.com/en/blog/omiyage-culture-in-japan/ |website=Go! Go! Nihon |access-date=26 June 2023 |date=2 June 2021}}</ref> Unlike a [[souvenir]], it is not bought for oneself, and are typically region specific food products packaged into several small portions to be easily distributed to those who did not make the trip. |
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It is often confused with a [[Souvenir]] and is similar. But where a souvenir is often bought by a tourist for the sake of memorabilia for their own sake just as soon as that of their friends and family, omiyage is bought to be given to family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, business associates, teachers, classmates and any other person socially related to the returning vacationer. By age-old Japanese conventions, it is shameful to arrive or return empty-handed and such acts as going on a vacation away from one's society could be perceived as selfish in a manner, anti-social at the very least. The omiyage gift placates all concerned and smooths intricate social ties, absolving the traveler of such shame. |
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Omiyage are usually sweet items such as candy, cake, or cookies. However, they can also include alcohol, dry snacks, rice crackers, and so on.<ref name="gogonihon" /> |
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Because of the sheer number of omiyage often required following a vacation, travelers need to buy souvenirs in bulk (it is not unusual to bring one empty suitcase solely for the omiyage. |
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They are frequently selected from {{transl|ja|[[Meibutsu]]}}; products associated with a particular [[List of regions of Japan|region]]. Bringing back {{transl|ja|Omiyage}} from trips to co-workers and families is regarded as a social obligation, and can be considered a form of apology for the traveller's absence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acrwebsite.org/search/view-conference-proceedings.aspx?Id=7150|title=Omiyage Gift Purchasing By Japanese Travelers in the U.S.|work=acrwebsite.org|access-date=2015-04-29|archive-date=2017-10-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019105830/http://www.acrwebsite.org/search/view-conference-proceedings.aspx?Id=7150|url-status=live}}</ref> {{transl|ja|Omiyage}} sales are big business at [[Tourism in Japan|Japanese tourist sites]]. |
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Thoughtfulness is always an issue. It cannot look too cheap, and it is preferred it be something universally practical like towels, dinnerware, tasteful decorative items, broadly-popular foods and the like. It is not even necessary the choice of omiyage be particularly relevant to the place visited. Key chains and unfamiliar foods are not well received. |
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Specialty food products associated with particular Japanese regions are called ''[[Tokusanhin]]''. A similar tradition in the Philippines is called ''[[Pasalubong]]''. |
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Places that cater to Japanese travelers will offer selections of suitable omiyage arranged by price, size and category. |
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== See also == |
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Omiyage shows the traveler was thinking of his/her family and community members while away. |
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* [[One Village One Product movement]] |
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Several items of all-purpose omiyage are often kept by wise housewives to give on a moment's notice to avoid embarrassments. |
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* [[Miyagegashi]] |
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* [[Momiji Dolls]] |
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* [[Tea culture in Japan]] |
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== References == |
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Due to the expense and effort involved in collecting and distributing omiyage, Japanese are often very close-lipped about their travel plans, hoping to minimize their omiyage responsibilities. |
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[[Category:Japanese words and phrases]] |
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[[Category:Tourism in Japan]] |
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Omiyage (お土産) is the Japanese tradition of travellers bringing gifts back from their destination to friends, family, and colleagues.[1] Unlike a souvenir, it is not bought for oneself, and are typically region specific food products packaged into several small portions to be easily distributed to those who did not make the trip.
Omiyage are usually sweet items such as candy, cake, or cookies. However, they can also include alcohol, dry snacks, rice crackers, and so on.[1]
They are frequently selected from Meibutsu; products associated with a particular region. Bringing back Omiyage from trips to co-workers and families is regarded as a social obligation, and can be considered a form of apology for the traveller's absence.[2] Omiyage sales are big business at Japanese tourist sites.
Specialty food products associated with particular Japanese regions are called Tokusanhin. A similar tradition in the Philippines is called Pasalubong.
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