Have you ever had trouble writing the name on a gift tag?
"Noshi" and "Mizuhiki" are gift wrapping papers that are used in a variety of occasions.
They are used on special occasions such as weddings, funerals, and other ceremonial occasions, with creative use of ribbons in different tyings and colors.
What is a Noshi anyway? Which one should you choose in this situation?
Rather than sticking to old customs, it is also a bit of trivia on how to convey your feelings well. It will make it easier to choose nice wrapping paper, making it a gift you can be proud of and giving a touching message to the recipient. Let's enjoy giving gifts and expressing our feelings of celebration.
The origin of the word "Noshi" comes from the fact that abalone meat is thinly peeled, stretched, and dried to make "Noshi Awabi." In the past, it was used as a ceremonial dish, and later came to be widely used as an accompaniment to gifts for celebrations and auspicious occasions.
In Japan, the idea that gifts are offerings to the gods is deeply rooted, and it is said that noshi, which was originally used in Shinto rituals, was first attached to items presented to the country or feudal lords, and then noshi began to be used on auspicious gifts among local citizens as well.
This tradition evolved into the small noshi used today.
Also, as the abalone is said to have originated as a noshi, it is used as a substitute for raw food. Therefore, noshi is not used when giving raw food. Care must be taken when giving year-end and mid-year gifts, in which food is often sent.
