Christmas Cards
Christmas Cards in Japan
Brooke Dalgleish
Do you enjoy some old fashioned snail mail? Well I sure do, and it’s a great way to connect with family and friends from afar. This year, like many of us, I wasn’t able to go home and celebrate the holidays. I decided I would send some holiday cheer through cute cards that I found throughout Akita.
sending cards to the US, but it seems like stamps were only about ¥100-200 per card depending on the size. I found most of these cards either at the post office or in local bookstores like Books Moa. Most of my friends and family members that received a card got it within 10-14 days and loved them. Many still have their cards displayed because of the Even though Japanese people beautiful and aesthetic designs. All focus their attention more on New in all, it brought me joy to pick and Year’s, Japan has other endearing choose what card to send to who and creative holiday designs! From and then wait to see their response. Santa-san enjoying sushi or relaxing Basically, a win-win situation at an onsen, to the majestic views thanks to the adorable Sanrio and of Mt. Fuji, cards from Japan often Hallmark cards of Japan. delight and surprise people. There is plenty of variety, such as cards If you’re looking for a nice keepsake with 3D designs or intricate cutouts. for people back home, maybe send I will say that they can be fairly them a card or two. I bet they will expensive and the bigger they are, appreciate the effort and be grateful the bigger the stamp price. for the long journey that the card has taken to reach their hands. As However, I was able to find some an FYI, the cards for spring are now fun cards within the ¥200-¥500 on sale and are just as fun! price range. I can only speak for 34
