omiyage

American  

[oh-mee-yah-gay, ah-mee-] / ˌoʊ miˈyɑ geɪ, ˌɑ mi- /

noun

plural

omiyage

1. in Japan, a gift or memento brought back by a returning traveler for others.

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Example Sentences

For instance, buying souvenirs may function as part of gift-giving customs, like the Japanese omiyage ritual.

From New York Times

During their meeting Sunday afternoon, Kenta Maeda exchanged omiyage, the traditional Japanese gifts, with Roberts.

From Los Angeles Times

Kohli said Japan’s omiyage culture of bringing regional gifts back for family and work colleagues after trips away was another reason for KitKat’s success with its various flavours.

From The Guardian

Sato is under political pressure at home to give Japan a louder and more independent voice abroad, and thus, even more than his predecessors, he will be angling to bring back from Washington an omiyage�the gift that, according to Japanese custom, a host presents an honored guest.

From Time Magazine Archive