Omiyage: Japan's Gift-Giving Culture
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Omiyage: Japan's Gift-Giving Culture
Why Japanese travelers bring back snacks
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Hello, everyone. If you have Japanese coworkers, you may have noticed that they bring boxes of snacks after a trip. These gifts are called omiyage. Today, I'll explain this custom.
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01Omiyage: Japan's Gift-Giving Culture
Hello, everyone. If you have Japanese coworkers, you may have noticed that they bring boxes of snacks after a trip. These gifts are called omiyage. Today, I'll explain this custom.
Hola a todos. Si tienen compañeros de trabajo japoneses, quizás hayan notado que traen cajas de dulces después de un viaje. Estos regalos se llaman omiyage. Hoy les voy a explicar esta costumbre.
02What Is Omiyage?
Omiyage are gifts that you bring back from a trip for people at home or at work. They are usually local foods, like sweets or snacks that are famous in that area.
Los omiyage son regalos que uno trae de un viaje para las personas de casa o del trabajo. Por lo general son productos locales, como dulces o bocadillos famosos en esa zona.
03Not a Souvenir for Yourself
Omiyage are a little different from souvenirs. A souvenir is usually something you keep to remember a trip. Omiyage are for sharing with other people.
Los omiyage son un poco diferentes de los recuerdos de viaje. Un recuerdo suele ser algo que uno guarda para acordarse de un viaje. Los omiyage son para compartir con otras personas.
04The Unwritten Rules
There are some unwritten rules. Omiyage are often individually wrapped, so they are easy to share. There should be enough for everyone, and they should come from the place you visited.
Hay algunas reglas no escritas. Los omiyage suelen venir envueltos individualmente, para que sean fáciles de repartir. Debe haber suficientes para todos, y deben ser del lugar que visitaron.
05The Meaning Behind It
The meaning behind omiyage is thanks. When you take a vacation, your coworkers may cover your work. Omiyage is a small way to say thank you and share a little of your trip with them.
El significado detrás de los omiyage es el agradecimiento. Cuando uno se toma vacaciones, sus compañeros pueden cubrir su trabajo. Los omiyage son una pequeña forma de dar las gracias y compartir con ellos un poco del viaje.
06Omiyage Shops Everywhere
Because omiyage is so common, train stations and airports in Japan have many omiyage shops. You can easily buy them on your way home.
Como los omiyage son tan comunes, las estaciones de tren y los aeropuertos de Japón tienen muchas tiendas de omiyage. Se pueden comprar fácilmente de camino a casa.
07Conclusion
In conclusion, omiyage is more than a box of snacks. It's a way of showing thanks and keeping good relationships. If you work with Japanese people, try it after your next trip. Thank you.
En conclusión, los omiyage son más que una caja de dulces. Son una forma de mostrar agradecimiento y mantener buenas relaciones. Si trabajan con personas japonesas, pruébenlo después de su próximo viaje. Gracias.
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