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Gifts for Respect for the Aged Day: Personalisationfolding fan| A special gift from Ibasen to celebrate a long life 寿

Express Your Gratitude on Respect for the Aged Day

Respect for the Aged Day is an important occasion to express gratitude to those who have supported and lovingly watched over your family over the years.

Every year, when it comes time to choose a gift, many of you probably find yourselves wondering, “What should I give this year?”

For such an occasion, we highly recommend folding fan, a traditional Japanese craft.

Combining practicality for everyday use with a beauty unique to Japan, folding fan is a gift that will be appreciated by people of all ages.

Furthermore, a Personalisationfolding fan personalized with a name or commemorative message becomes a truly one-of-a-kind gift.

Why folding fan Is Chosen for Respect for the Aged Day

folding fan has long been cherished in Japan and is a popular gift.
Because it flares out as it opens, it is also cherished as a symbol of good luck, representing wishes for prosperity and longevity寿.

Additionally, Respect for the Aged Day, celebrated from summer through early fall, falls during a season when the heat still lingers. folding fan, which can be easily used both when out and about and at
home, is a practical gift that also conveys the giver’s thoughtfulness.

With Personalisation, make it an even more special bottle

Ibasen offers Personalisationfolding fan items that can be personalized with a name, initials, or a congratulatory message.

Having their name engraved makes it a special, one-of-a-kind item just for them, and every time they use it, memories of the day they received it will come flooding back.

60th birthday, 70th birthday,寿, 寿,rice寿, and more—it’s highly recommended for celebrating life’s milestones. It’s a popular choice not only

from family members but also as a gift from grandchildren to their grandparents.

Embodying the elegance of Edo: Ibasen's Personalisationfolding fan

Founded in 1590, our store in Nihonbashi—Ibasen—offers folding fan that carries on the refined elegance of the Edo period. We carry a wide variety of items, ranging from pieces in subdued

colors to those with vibrant patterns.

List of Recommendations folding fan

◆Edo fan, recommended as a gift for men thanks to its subdued color palette: Dragonfly Blue, Wave Blue, Axe-Koto Chrysanthemum, and Sickle-Wheel Twin ◆

Edo fan, popular with women for its elegant colors and patterns: Six Gourd, Traditional Pattern Asano-ha deisign, Double-Sided Patterns such as Cherry Blossoms and Asano-ha deisign Marble

◆folding fan in different colors for couples to match: Shikebiki fan—Naka-Nada, Green 7.5 sun, and Salmon Pink, Violet 6.5 sun

◆folding fan, presented in a paulownia wood box and perfect for gifts: Specially Selected Edo fan Sets, or Shikebiki fan and folding fan Pouch Sets. You can choose the option that best fits your budget

and the recipient’s preferences.

(*While Personalisation is not available for folding fan, we also recommend the short-handled folding fan and leather folding fan pouch sets. (Men’s folding fan shown bottom right))

Personalisationfolding fanClick here for the list

[Personalisation only]Edo fanSet Ma 9 go (Umakuiku) No.15

Regular: ¥15,730

Sale: ¥15,730
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7.5

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[Personalisation only]Edo fan No.15 Ma Kiu Go (Umakuiku）

Regular: ¥13,750

Sale: ¥13,750
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[Personalisation only]Edo fan No.2 Ukiyoe Fugaku Sanjurokkei Hokusai Kanagawa-oki Namiura

Regular: ¥11,000

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[Personalisation only]Edo fanSet of six gourds (mb) No.11

Regular: ¥15,730

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[Personalisation only]Edo fanSet Dragonfly Blue No.24

Regular: ¥15,730

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[Personalisation only]Claude Monet, "La Japonaise"folding fan

Regular: ¥11,000

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[Personalisation only]Koza Sen Rakugofolding fan

Regular: ¥9,570

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8 sun (approx. 3.03 cm)

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[Personalisation only]Edo fan No.16 Wave Blue

Regular: ¥11,000

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About Paulownia Wood Boxes, Noshi Ribbons, and Gift Wrapping

To ensure you can confidently choose a gift for someone special, Ibasen offers gift wrapping and gift tags. Items packaged in

paulownia wood boxes are elegantly crafted and ready to be given as gifts, making them ideal for celebrations and anniversaries.We also offer noshi tags, Omotegaki, and personalized engraving upon request. For customers purchasing

folding fan, we provide **simple gift wrapping (free of charge)** using Ibasen’s original blue wrapping paper.We’ll carefully wrap your special gift in subdued-colored wrapping paper and deliver it to you. If you’d like a plastic bag

for presentation, please note this in the memo field when placing your order. For more details on gift

wrapping and noshi, please see our User Guide.

If you'd like to order Personalisation, please place your order as soon as possible.

Since Personalisation is carefully handcrafted by our artisans one by one, please allow some time for delivery. If you would like your order to arrive by

Respect for the Aged Day (September 21), please place your order by Saturday, September 5. *Please note that we may close orders early

depending on order volume. Thank you for your understanding.

Express your gratitude with a bottle that will be cherished for years to come

folding fan is a timeless piece that transcends trends and will last for years. Adding a personalized name

to it helps convey the giver’s feelings even more deeply.

This year on Respect for the Aged Day, why not express your gratitude to someone special with Personalisationfolding fan from Ibasen, which carries on the traditions of the Edo period?

Related Products

[Personalisation only]Edo fan

[Personalisation only]Shikebiki fan

Traditional Patterns: Special Selection Edo fan Set, in a Paulownia Wood Box

It's also a great choice for celebrating a long 寿.

Personalisationfolding fan is a popular choice not only for Respect for the Aged Day but also as a gift to celebrate life’s milestones. While it is a practical item that will last for years

, adding a name or commemorative date makes it a special, memorable gift.

60th Birthday Celebration

Perfect for celebrating a person’s 60th birthday, a milestone in their life.
Items like folding fan, which feature the color red, or personalized pieces with the recipient’s name are popular as commemorative gifts.

70th Birthday Celebration

To express our gratitude for the past and to wish you good health in the future.
With its subdued color palette, Edo fan is a gift that’s perfect for anyone, regardless of gender.

Celebration 寿 (77 years old)

These items are popular as gifts from family and relatives.
Because they are practical items for everyday use, they’ll be cherished for years to come.

Umbrella寿・Rice寿Celebration (80th and 88th birthdays)

It also makes a great keepsake to present at celebratory events.
By adding a name or special date, it becomes a unique gift just for that day.

Respect-for-Senior-Citizens Collection

Longevity Celebration Collection

A special bottle to choose based on the recipient

At Ibasen, we offer a wide variety of folding fan items to choose from, tailored to the recipient’s preferences and lifestyle.

Edo fan items, with their subdued colors and stylish designs, are popular as gifts for fathers and grandfathers. On the other hand, folding fan items with elegant and vibrant colors and patterns are recommended as gifts for mothers and grandmothers.

You can also choose matching sets in different colors as gifts for married couples, or select them as gifts that convey a sense of Japanese culture for family members or friends living abroad. Think of your loved

ones as you choose the perfect bottle for each of them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum number of characters that can be entered for Personalisation?

Personalisation can accommodate up to 20 characters. The character limit and layout may vary by product, so please check the individual product pages for details.

How long does Personalisation take?

Orders for Personalisation typically take about 10 days to process. During busy periods, such as Respect for the Aged Day, we receive a high volume of orders, so we recommend placing your order as early as possible.

Do you offer gift wrapping?

Yes. In addition to products packaged in paulownia wood boxes, we also offer gift tags and gift wrapping. For more details, please see our User Guide.

Can I send it directly to the other person?

Yes. You can specify the delivery address when placing your order.

We typically include an invoice (itemized statement) with your order, so if you’d like us to ship directly to the recipient, please write “Request gift shipping” in the notes section when placing your order. We will then ship the order without including the invoice.

In Closing

Respect for the Aged Day is an important opportunity to once again express our gratitude for all they do. By adding a name or a personal message to a folding fan—a piece designed to be cherished

for years to come—you can create a one-of-a-kind, special gift.

Established in 1590, Ibasen in Nihonbashi carefully crafts each folding fan item, carrying on the traditions of the Edo period.

We would be honored if you would choose our heartfelt Personalisationfolding fan as a gift for a special person on Respect for the Aged Day.

Gifts for Respect for the Aged Day: Personalisationfolding fan| A special gift from Ibasen to celebrate a long life 寿

Why folding fan Is Chosen for Respect for the Aged Day

With Personalisation, make it an even more special bottle