Japanese boyfriend present?

Question:

we've been apart for 5 months, now i'm going back to japan. 3 months ago,his birthday.
so, should i buy him a birthday present ?
we've been together for 2 months before i left japan..
i don't know japanese present tradition..
i've thoght buying something simple like a keychan
he is much older than me, he is working and i'm an universitary student so i cannot spend much money..

Answer:

There is no rule as to what you have to give as a Christmas present. You can send whatever you want.

There is no "tradition" in Christmas present.

On birthday, it's up to you. You can buy or you don't need to buy. It's just a matter of you and him.