Red and white bow-knot (for annual celebrations). Inscriptions: "Happy Wedding Anniversary," "Kotobuki."

The week before to the day of the anniversary.

Spouses are free to do as they please, but for parents' silver and golden anniversaries, choose something of slightly higher quality.

1 year = paper, 5 years = wood, 10 years = tin, 25 years = silver, 30 years = pearl, 50 years = gold. Choosing gifts inspired by these materials is popular.

Tin sake ware (10 years), wooden vessels (5 years), pearl motifs (30 years), gold leaf/decoration (50 years).