Average amount of gift money contributed by guests at a wedding Japan 2013-2022
According to a survey conducted in 2022, newly married couples in Japan received an average of around 1.77 million Japanese yen of gift money in total from guests when they held a wedding reception or a party. Gift money from guests is usually the primary financial source of couples in Japan for wedding financing. It is common for a guest to contribute 30 thousand to 50 thousand yen to a couple, depending on the relationship.