Wedding

How Much to Give as a Money Gift (Goshugi) in Japan

In Japan, we have a custom of giving money as a gift to celebrate happy events such as weddings and childbirth. (This is called “goshugi.”) This is especially important when attending wedding ceremonies, as you must bring it with you on the day of the event. This article introduces some of the celebrations and the …

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How to Reply to a Wedding Invitation in Japanese

Let’s learn together when and how to reply politely to Japanese wedding invitations when you receive them. There are no strict rules, but there is a tradition of how it should be done.  When should I reply to invitations? If you will attend: Reply within one week of receiving the invitation. In my case, I …

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