Essential Tips and Recommended Gifts for Your First Visit to His Family: What to Prepare for a Thoughtful Introduction

2016.03.20 published

First Greeting at His Parents' Home! What to Bring as a Gift?

As your relationship grows, there will be a chance to visit his family for a greeting! It's a must to bring a small gift as a courtesy, but it's also an important point to make a good first impression on his parents ♡ Let's decide in advance what gift to bring before the visit ♩

Here are points for choosing a gift and recommended gifts＊

Points for Choosing a Gift ① Price Range＊

When visiting his family for the first time, the price range for a gift is usually between 3,000 yen and 5,000 yen＊ Choosing something too cheap and bland, or something too expensive that makes them feel uncomfortable, is not advisable, so let's stick to this range♡

Points for Choosing a Gift ② Edible Items＊

It's not mandatory to bring food, but considering the price range, edible items like sweets are a safe choice♡ If his parents enjoy alcohol, you might consider bringing that. These can also be good for future visits or gift-giving occasions, so starting with sweets is recommended♩

Points for Choosing a Gift ③ Expiration Date＊

Pay attention to the expiration date when you purchase the gift♡ If it's too short, it may rush the recipients. Especially for first encounters, it's best to avoid fresh items and choose those with a longer shelf life♩

Points for Choosing a Gift ④ Items that Break or Cut＊

As often said regarding wedding gifts, items that break or cut are considered bad luck＊ Items that need to be cut, like yokan or castella, and items that can break, like senbei, should be avoided during first meetings or wedding greetings♡

Points for Choosing a Gift ⑤ Family Structure＊

Research the family structure of his household♩ Are his parents the only ones living there, or are siblings and grandparents also living together? While you need to prepare enough for the family, preferences for sweets can vary by age group＊ It’s best to properly check with him♡

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Recommended Sweets for Your First Gift to His Family ① LeTAO

LeTAO is a popular souvenir from Hokkaido♡ It can only be obtained from Hokkaido or its online shop, which will surely make them happy with "Did you really order this specially?"＊

The most popular item is the Double Fromage cheesecake♡ His parents will also appreciate the Uji Matcha Double Fromage♩

LeTAO has many other sweets perfect for gifts♡

You're sure to find some sweets they will love♩

➡ Here is the online shop for LeTAO＊

Recommended Sweets for Your First Gift to His Family ② Gâteau Festa Harada

The famous and popular "Gâteau Festa Harada" rusks are recommended as gifts＊ Gift sets are available between 1,500 yen and 5,000 yen, making them perfect for a small gift♩ Individual packaging is also a nice touch♡ Even if they've received or eaten it before, they will surely appreciate it＊

➡︎ Here are the details about "Gâteau Festa Harada"＊

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Recommended Sweets for Your First Gift to His Family ③ Mamegen

"Mamegen," a long-established soybean snack shop founded over 150 years ago in Azabu-Juban＊ In addition to the main store in Azabu-Juban, they also have counters in department stores and online sales♩ You can choose from over 100 varieties like cocoa beans and cheese nuts, which is a lovely point＊ Gift sets can be purchased starting from around 3,000 yen♩

➡︎ Here is the official website for "Mamegen"＊

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Recommended Sweets for Your First Gift to His Family ④ Sugar Butter Tree

The sweets from Sugar Butter Tree, which became popular as a souvenir from Tokyo, have now become a standard gift♡ The sweetness of sugar and butter is delicious and has become a hot topic♩ A set containing 38 bags is only 3,000 yen, making it a good deal for families with many members like his＊

➡︎ Here are the details about "Sugar Butter Tree"＊

The First Step Towards Marriage♡ Choosing a Gift is Important＊

Visiting his family is nerve-wracking but is the first step towards marriage♡ By choosing a gift with his parents and family in mind, you are sure to make a favorable impression♩