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Okurimono, the Art of the Gift

The art of gift giving In Japan, giving someone a gift okurimono is an art and the presentation is almost as important as the gift inside. I have always admired the dedication and mindfulness that goes into the process of gift giving. A thoughtful gift with beautiful wrapping can be a wonderful meditation or form of prayer that connects two people. Omiyage Omiyage gifts are essentially souvenirs but are also presented with much attention to the wrapping itself. This inspired […]

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