The Right Gift for a Japanese woman
One of the hardest things for many men to do is pick out a gift for their girlfriends, especially when their girlfriend is Japanese. Japanese culture places a lot of importance on giving gifts – Japanese people are great at finding cute, thoughtful, beautifully wrapped gifts for all occasions. If you’re dating a Japanese woman, chances are she’s highly fashion-conscious and knowledgeable about all the top brands – this makes buying a gift for her even more difficult!
While gift shopping can be frustrating and stressful (after all, you don’t want to get her something she won’t like), there are a few easy things you can do that will help you find the perfect gift for your special girl.
Be Attentive
Attentiveness takes on many forms:
- If you and your girlfriend are walking around shops and she calls your attention to something in a store window, pay attention to what catches her eye. It may give you a great clue as to a gift for her.
- If your girlfriend isn’t very vocal about what she likes, then you need to be attentive to what kinds of things she likes to buy that are already part of her life. Take note of her choices of clothing, accessories and items in her purse. These will give you important clues about her taste in fashion and her personal consumer habits – then go out and buy something similar.
- The next time you need a few things at the store, take her shopping with you. Wander through the store with her. Let her lead and go to any department she wants then stand back and pay attention to what she really likes.
Ask Her
I know, sounds simple, but it’s often effective. Just say, “What kind of gifts do you like?” If a woman really wants something, she will tell you. Just make sure you ask for three or four things that are on her list because a woman will almost always tell you the most expensive item first. You’re trying to give her a thoughtful gift, not break the bank.
Be Reasonable
Don’t go nuts and do something stupid out of desperation when searching for a present for your girlfriend. For example, walking into any store, grabbing the first thing you see, and buying it for your girlfriend is definitely not the right way to score the perfect gift. Japanese women can tell if a gift has some thought and care put into it, or if it was just a frantic last-minute purchase.
Settle Down
Many men feel a lot of stress about finding the perfect gift for their girlfriends. Settle down! This is not rocket science. There are a few things you just can’t go wrong with. For example, flowers, jewelry, and her favorite candy or other treat are sure to make her happy. Even just a simple, classic gift like these will tell your Japanese girlfriend that you have listened to what she has said, and that you care enough about her to want to brighten her day.
Just don’t overdo it. Don’t buy too many gifts – don’t feel like you have to show up with a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates every single time you meet. Most women appreciate little gifts along the way – and a gift often means more when it is a surprise, rather than when it is expected like on her birthday.
Women like men who are thoughtful, and who take the time to pick out thoughtful gifts. A woman will drop lots of hints and give you lots of clues about what she wants if you just pay attention.
Ultimately, your gift-giving should be a natural extension of the rest of your relationship. Gift buying shouldn’t be a big production or a cause for stress. If you care about this woman, if you listen to her needs, if you look for ways to inject some fun and excitement into the relationship, all of those characteristics will be evident in the types of gifts that you give to her.
What is the best (or worst) gift you’ve ever given to a Japanese girlfriend?
How did she respond?
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