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Culture & CustomsWednesday 16 September 2026
お中元を贈る
Pronunciation: o-chūgen o okuru
Meaning: to give a mid-year gift
This is a cherished Japanese custom where people give gifts to those they're grateful to during the summer season (July-August), showing appreciation and maintaining social bonds.
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