page_title: Shūgi-bukuro
hierarchical_section_title: Shūgi-bukuro
caption_attribution_description: shūgi-bukuro (祝儀袋)
context_page_description: A shūgi-bukuro is a special envelope in which money is given as a gift of celebration in Japan, especially at weddings.
  It is very common in Japan to give a gift of money at weddings. The giver inserts the money into a shūgi-bukuro on which they have written their name. The shūgi-bukuro is handed to the receptionist of the reception party. Shūgi-bukuro are sold at supermarkets and stationery stores.
context_section_description: A shūgi-bukuro (祝儀袋) is a special envelope in which money is given as a gift of celebration in Japan, especially at weddings.
  It is very common in Japan to give a gift of money at weddings. The giver inserts the money into a shūgi-bukuro on which they have written their name. The shūgi-bukuro is handed to the receptionist of the reception party. Shūgi-bukuro are sold at supermarkets and stationery stores.
caption: An example of a shūgi-bukuro.
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