What do you think about the Gift Giving culture here in Japan?

Am I the only one who feels the pressure of it? Sometimes think of this Gift Giving culture as like some kind harassment.
The best word to express what o feel when Im in a situation that I need to give someone a Gift is 強制
I would love hearing yours options about this

3 comments
  1. I’m assuming you’re talking about going on leave and coming back to work.

    I normally don’t bring stuff. If I was I would need stuff for about 100 people. If I do get something it would be for the admin personnel due to that’s the only people I directly associate with on daily basis, shopping 10 is cheaper.

  2. I call it Gift Wars. You cannot give anyone anything without it escalating. So much so that it is a burden on the recipient.

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