PROFILE
Born in 1998. In addition to working as a model mainly for magazines and advertisements, she is also popular for her personal style that incorporates vintage clothing and men's items. She has loved perfume since she was in junior high school. She also loves cars and dogs.
Instagram:@ariharamiyuki
The gift is based on consideration for the recipient and a hint of conversation.
I think that many people find it difficult to choose a gift. Do you like to choose gifts?
Zaihara: I have always liked to give gifts to people. So I think I am a person who is used to giving gifts.
Is it the origin or the reason why you did it?
Zaihara: I grew up in a family where giving year-end and mid-year gifts was the norm, so it became a habit for me to send something to those who have helped me since I was in college. My mother likes shopping and making people happy, and she always brings a gift when she goes to see people. So it's like a genetic trait (laughs).
What do you keep in mind when giving gifts?
Zaihara: I am conscious of giving gifts that will disappear after eating, drinking, or using, what we call "vanishing items. For example, food, candles, and perfume are examples. As a giver, I feel that a vase, for example, would be nice to receive, but if it stays in the house forever, it might be a little heavy in terms of a gift. Also, I try to choose something that perfectly fits the situation of the recipient at that time.
Do you do research to find out what they are up to?
Zaihara: Rather than researching anew, I try to remember what the person said he or she wanted in a previous conversation.
I thought you said you wouldn't do anything so wild as to ask him directly.
Zaihara: I think that if you tell them in advance, they will expect a gift, and I think that unexpected gifts are the best, so I give them something out of the blue that I know they will absolutely love.
For an anniversary of some kind?
Zaihara: Of course, there are anniversaries such as birthdays, but I also often give gifts as daily appreciation. There are many people around me who are older than I am, and thankfully I have many opportunities to treat them to dinner. I try to give them a small gift the next time I see them as a token of my appreciation.
What are some of the most memorable gifts you have received?
Zaihara: There are many things, but recently I was given a beautiful and lovely cookie that I would not have eaten unless I took the time to eat it. It was a time when I was busy and didn't have much time, so I felt like I was given the gift of time to eat the cookies slowly. That time helped me to relax. I think it is a very meaningful gift to give someone something that will not disappear unless they take time when they are busy. For example, the next time we meet, I hope that by giving them a cup of tea, which I also take the time to brew, they will be able to relax.
Conversely, are there any gifts that you have given that you are particularly attached to?
Zaihara: Well...I once had a pair of sneakers pulled from my inventory that had already sold out. If I feel like I want to give this one away in my mind, I can't help but feel bad if it's not it (laughs). The sneakers are from a relatively independent brand. I made an appointment to visit the store and told them that I really wanted these sneakers. I made an appointment and went to the store, and told them that I really wanted this item. It was a matter of persistence, wasn't it?
