Learn how to wrap pretty presents—in under a minute—with this easy Japanese gift-wrapping technique.

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

A beautifully wrapped gift can make a lasting impression of someone’s love and warmth for years to come. But pulling off said elegantly wrapped present on your own? You might not feel confident you’ve ...

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