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Originally Posted by MMM
Even for my best friend's and sister's wedding I spent less than 100 dollars on the gifts.
American gift culture and Japanese gift culture are very different. There are regional differences, of course, as well as familial ones... but if a man I didn't know spent that much on me for college graduation, I would feel very indebted.
I think the only person that bought me a graduation present was my dad. Other than that, it is not expected, I think. Especially from a non-family member. So whatever you choose will be more than most people give her.
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Thanks for the great explanation. I'm quickly leaning towards the 5,000-yen range.
I'm not even known as an incredibly generous gift-giver over here, but I guess I would look like one over there. Making her feel indebted is the last thing I want to do. I was getting ready to go and look in Takashimaya or Isetan, but now I'll probably opt to check Don Quijote first.
