As the year draws to a close, Japan celebrates one of its most meaningful traditions—Oseibo—a beautiful practice of giving gifts to express gratitude to those who have supported you throughout the year. Oseibo means — お, honorable, 歳, year’s, 暮, end.

This gesture of appreciation is more than just an exchange of presents; it’s a way to acknowledge the connections that sustain us, whether with family, friends, colleagues, or mentors. Oseibo is typically observed in December, and the gifts exchanged are chosen with great care and thoughtfulness.

Oseibo gifts are often practical, high-quality items that reflect the recipient’s lifestyle and needs. The emphasis is on usefulness and the sentiment behind the gift, rather than extravagance.

At NatureLab. TOKYO, we believe in the power of thoughtful gifting. Just as Oseibo gifts nourish relationships, our nature-inspired hair care products are crafted to nourish and enhance the hair's natural beauty. Whether it’s a soothing shampoo or a nourishing scalp scrub, our products are designed to elevate self-care from mundane activities to immersive, resporative experiences.

Another thoughtful aspect of Japanese gift-giving is the use of furoshiki—a traditional cloth used for wrapping gifts. Furoshiki not only adds an element of beauty and elegance to the gift, but also embodies the Japanese principle of sustainability. It’s reusable, versatile, and eco-friendly—qualities we value as well. This holiday season we've designed a limited edition, NatureLab. TOKYO Furoshiki, included in every gift set.

This holiday season, we invite you to embrace the spirit of Oseibo and share the gift of self-care with those who matter most. A carefully chosen gift, like a nourishing hair care set, a hair mask discovery set, or a rejuvenating scalp-to-roots treatment, can be a beautiful way to say “thank you” while supporting someone’s well-being for the year ahead.