A Complete Guide to Sending Flowers and Love to Your Mother in Japan from Overseas

Even if you live in a faraway country, we will make sure to deliver your feelings of "Thank you," "Congratulations," and "I'm always grateful" along with flowers.
This column carefully explains how to send flowers to your mother living in Japan from overseas.

This content is easy to understand for those who want to choose flowers online from overseas, those who are unsure about the ordering process, and those who are sending flowers for the first time. Please read to the end.

Five Key Points for Sending from Overseas

• Tips for Sending Flowers as a Mother's Day Gift

• Ideas for Sending Flowers as a Birthday Gift

• Secure Payment and Ordering Methods from Overseas

• Tips for Delivery and Product Selection

• How to Give a Memorable Gift to Your Mother and Flower Meanings

1. Is it possible to send flowers to Japan from overseas? — From basics to secure steps —

In short, it is very easy for those living overseas to send flowers within Japan.
As long as you have internet access, you can order online from literally anywhere in the world.
It's especially wonderful to be able to personally deliver flowers to your mother on special occasions such as Mother's Day, birthdays, or anniversaries.

How? Basic Flow

1. Choose a gift online
   　→ Choose from a rich lineup of bouquets, arrangements, potted plants, and sets of flowers and sweets

2. Specify your mother's address in Japan as the delivery destination
   *Our shop also offers "e-gifts" that can be sent even if you don't know the address.

3. Pay by credit card

4. Specify shipping/delivery date and time (if applicable to the region)

This series of steps can be completed just like an order within Japan, even from an overseas address.

2. The Appeal and How to Choose a "Mother's Day Gift" When Sending from Overseas

Mother's Day in Japan is annually on the second Sunday of May.
Mother's Day in 2026 is May 10th.
When living overseas, it's difficult to hand over a gift directly, but online ordering allows a surprising and moving gift to be delivered to your mother.

Why Flowers?

• The gift that best conveys gratitude

• Can express feelings with flower meanings and seasonality

• A gift that brings a smile the moment it's received

We also recommend long-lasting potted plants or seasonal bouquets that your mother can enjoy decorating her home with daily.

Popular Mother's Day Gift Examples

• Classic carnation bouquet

• Gorgeous mixed flower arrangement

• Potted plants that are also great for interiors (foliage plants/orchids, etc.)

• Flower + sweets gift set

Flowers, in particular, have become a special gift. Let's send a "truly special" one, once a year!

3. Tips for Gifting Flowers on Birthdays (Gift ideas applicable beyond Mother's Day)

A birthday is a personal celebration, different from Mother's Day.
You can convey your feelings more deeply by paying attention to the colors, flower meanings, and arrangement style of the flowers you give your mother on her birthday.

How to choose a birthday gift

• Flowers that match her age and preferred colors

  • For example: purple symbolizes elegance, yellow symbolizes cheerfulness

• Choose by flower meaning

  • Imbuing meanings of "happiness," "longevity," "love," "gratitude"

• Incorporate seasonal flowers

  • Seasonal flowers that can only be enjoyed during that time of year

Birthdays tend to lose their specialness as one gets older.
In addition to "thank you," send "happy birthday" wishes.

4. Overseas Credit Card Payment and Key Security Points

When ordering from overseas, a concern is the payment method.
But rest assured. Hanna's online shop accepts the following card brands, so you can pay just like residents in Japan:

・ Visa
・ Mastercard
・ American Express
・ JCB

※Note: For internationally issued cards, the payment system may conduct a security check, but this rarely causes problems.
If you are concerned, please confirm with your card company before ordering whether overseas online payments are permitted.

5. Delivery Date Specification and Timing Secrets (Optimal Schedule for Mother's Day and Birthdays)

Since items are shipped from a base within Japan, not from overseas, delivery speed and date/time specification are possible.

Delivery Plan Perfect for Mother's Day and Birthdays

✔ Mother's Day: Orders can be placed from March.
✔ Birthdays: Delivery requested for the day before to the morning of the day is popular.
✔ Celebrations/Anniversaries: Specify your preferred date for peace of mind.

Early ordering is recommended for days when delivery congestion is expected.
In particular, Mother's Day is the busiest time of the year for flower orders.
Popular items may sell out, so early ordering is recommended.

6. Tips for Choosing Gifts to Send from Overseas (Recommendations by Scene)

Birthday Celebrations

• Brightly colored bouquets

• Arrangements using seasonal flowers

• Gift sets with sweets

Mother's Day

• Classic carnations

• Potted plants expressing gratitude

• Preserved flowers for long-lasting enjoyment

Anniversaries (Wedding Anniversaries, Retirement Celebrations, etc.)

• Gorgeous bouquets

• Luxurious orchids or potted plants

• Include a card or message

Your mother will be delighted if you choose "a different color, shape, or design" focusing on her favorite flowers.

7. Words to Accompany Your Gift—Flower Meanings and Message Examples

Each flower has its own flower meaning.
Knowing the meaning of the flower you send can help you convey your feelings more deeply.

Examples of flower meanings

• Carnation: "Mother's love," "Gratitude"

• Rose (pink): "Gratitude," "Grace"

• Seasonal mixed flowers: "Happiness," "Joy"

　Example Message (Mother's Day)

Thank you always. Even though we are far apart, I chose these flowers thinking of your smile. I send them with all my heart on Mother's Day.

　Example Message (Birthday)

Happy Birthday! Your kindness always helps me. I hope you have a wonderful year.

Just adding "I chose this thinking of you" to your message makes it a memorable gift.

8. Ready to send! Summary of Ordering Steps from Overseas

1. Access the online shop

2. Choose your gift

3. Enter the delivery address (your mother's address)

4. Pay by credit card

5. Specify delivery date and time, then complete your order!

Finally — Feelings That Transcend Distance

Gifts from overseas transcend distance and deliver your feelings, gratitude, and celebratory wishes.
More than words or letters, flowers are a gift that can be felt with all five senses.

May many thoughts reach your mother in Japan from overseas.
Just imagining your mother's face when she receives the bouquet makes us, the staff at Hanna, excited.

Please choose a wonderful floral gift while imagining your mother's smile!

Recommended Products Here

Hanna's online shop offers classic carnations, unique potted plants that will impress flower-loving mothers, bouquets and arrangements that will brighten up any room, and gift sets of flowers and sweets.
You're sure to find the perfect gift for your mother.

Flower Sending Q&A

Q. Can I send flowers to my mother in Japan from overseas?
A. Yes. Even if you live overseas, you can send flowers for Mother's Day or birthdays by using a flower shop that offers domestic delivery in Japan.

Q. Can I use an overseas credit card?
A. Major brands such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB are accepted.

Q. Can I send flowers for occasions other than Mother's Day?
A. Yes, flowers are also popular gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, and to express gratitude.

Please feel free to contact us

If you have any questions about ordering methods, product details, payment, delivery, or anything else, please feel free to contact us using the inquiry form below.
Our staff will respond to you diligently and politely.

Author: Kambara Editor: Yui/Sekido