noun
comfort bag for soldiers
Historical term for a care package sent to soldiers, especially during wartime. Contains small gifts, letters, or daily necessities to boost morale.
戦時中、慰問袋には手紙やお菓子が入れられていた。
During the war, comfort bags were filled with letters and sweets.
慰問 means 'consolation visit' or 'showing sympathy', while 慰問袋 specifically refers to the physical bag of gifts sent to soldiers.
Compound of 慰問 (いもん, 'consolation visit') and 袋 (ふくろ, 'bag'). The term became common during the early 20th century, especially in wartime contexts.