Gift Ideas
80+ Precious Japanese Gifts for Anyone Who Loves Japan
We’ve constructed a thoughtful, in-depth list of the best Japanese gifts for anyone in your life who loves Japanese culture and anything Japanese.
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If you have someone in your life that is obsessed with Japan and the country’s culture, you are in the right place.
The following guide is a thoughtful, in-depth list of the best Japanese gift ideas for anyone in your life who loves Japanese culture and anything Japanese.
No matter the occasion, they will truly appreciate receiving a Japanese-inspired gift that will definitely put a smile on their face.
You can choose from a variety of starter kits, decor or Japanese snacks and treats.
In this post:
Box Kits and Sets
This is the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys Japan’s finest beverage.
This sake set comes with one sake bottle, one warming mug and one bamboo tray made for serving the six saki cups.
By using the simple warmer, every cup of sake is the perfect temperature. This gift is also a great addition to someone’s home bar!
Whether you are a beginner, a world-class professional sushi chef or a culinary student, this kit has everything you need to make an original snack in just a couple of minutes.
With this kit, rolling sushi is easier than you might think.This is a great Japanese gift for a parent because they can teach children something new while the children also develop their fine motor skills.
This kit has everything you need to make sushi in just a couple of minutes.
4. Bamboo Matcha Start-Up Kit
This matcha start-up kit includes all the accessories needed to make a delicious matcha and even perform the meditative Zen practice of the Japanese tea ceremony.
This is a perfect Japanese gift for matcha lovers or green tea lovers, as it is a beautiful and functional gift, which will impress everyone!
5. Manga Box Set
Mangas are a great Japanese gift for anyone who loves the culture.
In Japan, people of all ages read manga, making it a big part of Japanese culture.
Japanese mangas were created either in the 12th or 13th century, but the more modern mangas we’re familiar with came about in the mid-20th century.
6. Japanese Kit Kat Variety Pack
Kit Kats are one of the best chocolates ever created, in my opinion.
This variety pack features 16 different types of Japanese Kit Kat flavors, including green tea, wasabi, rum raisin, strawberry cheesecake and pancakes.
This is a great Japanese gift idea for anyone who loves Kit Kats and who also loves the varied flavors only seen in Japan.
This set of four premium sushi and sashimi knives are a great Japanese gift for any sushi lover in your life who aspires to learn how to make their own.
These classic chef knives used to prepare sushi and sashimi slice through delicate fish with precision and ease.
They can also be used as general kitchen knives. This set of four knives is relatively inexpensive, making it a great gift for any sushi novice.
7. Japanese Rice Bowl Set
Rice is a Japanese staple in their cuisine, just like in many other Asian countries and rice bowls make a popular gift for anyone who loves Japan.
The set of four rice bowls makes this gift a great housewarming or birthday gift.
Oh, and you can use these bowls for more than just rice, such as with ice cream, ramen, or anything that you love!
8. Calligraphy Set
This calligraphy writing kit is ideal for both beginners and experienced calligraphers.
A simple step-by-step guide for using this calligraphy set is also included!
Even though this is aChinese calligraphy set, they can also use this calligraphy brush set to write Kanji, Japanese, Sumi-E, and Hangul characters.
This is a thoughtful gift for anyone wanting to learn calligraphy writing. Gift this to anyone, regardless of age or gender!
This lovely art set is perfect for birthdays, Christmas, or any other occasion! They will adore the lifetime experience you´ll provide them!
9. Japanese Zen Garden Kit for Desk
Roll the sand spheres between your fingers to feel the different textures and watch distinct patterns emerge!
This handmade desk zen garden is intended for tactile and visual play!
Rolling the Zen spheres in the sand provides a truly relaxing experience. It can be used for meditation or stress relief, bringing peace and mindfulness into your day!
Using the four sand spheres, make straight, spiral, wavy, or random patterns on this zen garden kit. The 12″ circular tray is a blank canvas for your imagination!
This is an excellent gift for someone who loves Japanese culture and who is looking for a good and unique decoration for their home.
10. Japanese Matcha Tea Set
This tea set includes a matcha whisk, matcha bowl with pouring spout, matcha powder caddy, a ceramic whisk holder, a tea cloth, a tea scoop, a tea cloth holder, a scoop holder and a matcha powder strainer.
The matcha bowl with the pouring through allows you to pour the tea without spilling it, making it easier to use and allowing you to enjoy the delicious taste of matcha with your family and friends. The entire set is made entirely of natural bamboo.
This product contains no mysterious varnishes or other chemicals. It is made of 100% bamboo and finished with vegetable oil to increase its durability.
11. Knife Sharpening Stone Kit
This complete knife sharpening kit includes two double sided Japanese grit whetstones 400/1000 & 3000/8000 with a beautiful non slip bamboo base for securely holding the waterstone during the sharpening process.
The angle guide keeps the knife at the proper angle; the leather strop polishes the knife and removes burrs; the flattening stone is used for leveling; a pair of cut resistant gloves to protect your hands; and an instruction manual for learning sharpening skills.
Non-slip rubbers are attached to the whetstone to keep it stable.
Cuts can be avoided by wearing cut-resistant gloves. The angle guide allows you to maintain the correct angle of the knife while sharpening, allowing even beginners to sharpen the knife neatly. The user manual with pictures is simple and clear to assist you in using it.
12. The Original Buddha Board Art Set
The Original Buddha Board was inspired by the Zen concept of living in the moment.
This water board painting set allows you to create beautiful works of art that fade away as they dry using only water and this classic drawing board.
You can achieve mindfulness by using a Buddha Board kit. This gift will definitely leave any Japan lover with their mouth open, it is beautiful, useful and will bring peace to their mind!
This artist drawing board comes with a 12″x9.5″ water painting board that will return to its “blank slate” state without flaws, bubbles, or peeling.
The water board set comes with an authentic bamboo water brush as well as a stand with a large reservoir for water and separate grooves for holding the board and brush.
13. Magnetic Zen Garden
This box is made of natural bamboo and painted with eco-friendly paint that has been processed to be skin-friendly and non-harmful to your hands.
Because of the glazed surface, it is also easy to clean.
This box comes with 1 bamboo box, 3 Zen Garden tools, 4 tumble stone magnets plus 1 ball magnet, 1 pair of disposable gloves and 1.5 lbs high purity iron powder. Immerse yourself in this calming and captivating sensory experience, embrace this inspiring and creative zen garden with magnetic power, and concentrate solely on your creation in the box.
When your mind wanders, gently bring it back, and enjoy the open-eye relaxation and peace that comes from keeping the mind occupied.
14. Mochi Ice Cream Kit
Help that special person in your life take their love for mochi to a whole new level by gifting them this kit with which they can learn how to make their own homemade mochi ice cream.
It includes detailed instructions, making it the perfect mochi ice cream kit for beginners!
This mochi maker kit includes the unique shelf stable ingredients, plus there’s even an ice cream mold and dough cutter.
They´ll just need their favorite ice cream and sugar to make this delicious ice cream ball.
This mochi making kit makes a unique experiential gift for your favorite mochi lovers!
15. Fortune Cookie Kit
The best part about these DIY kits is that you can learn while baking delicious treats.
Whether you’re using this kit for a fun night in with friends or you’re just looking to learn something new, fun and skill building are both included, from basic kitchen skills to learning foundational baking techniques.
This is a thoughtful gift for a person who really enjoys Japanese culture, and who has always loved fortune cookies!
What a better way to enjoy a fortune cookie than eating one made by yourself?
16. Gummy Candy Sushi
This super cute box is filled with a variety of sushi-shaped candies and garnishes, all arranged on a bento box tray.
The box offers a great variety of sushi candy to enjoy and includes colorful and tasty gummies in a variety of shapes, sizes, and textures, which makes this a great gift for sushi lovers!
This is a great item if you’re searching for an enjoyable and tasty Japanese gift that your loved one will surely remember.
17. Osaka Castle
This unassembled model kit with easy to follow instructions is a wonderful gift for that special person in your life who loves constructing things and enjoys a challenge!
Clipping parts from metal sheets is simple. Tweezers are the tool of choice for bending and twisting the connection tabs.
Once done, you can display the 3D model and run for another one so you can collect them all! Models begin as a 4-inch steel sheet and when completed create a fabulous 3D miniature model, how awesome is that?
Don´t waste more time and gift this amazing present to that important person that means so much to you.
Japanese Kitchen
18. Ceramic Cup with Tea Infuser
Steep the perfect cup of tea using your favorite loose leaves in this beautiful cherry blossom infuser! This infuser is built to last and has an elegant design and function for an exceptional tea brewing experience.
The cup features an insulated double wall design, keeping tea warmer for longer than a traditional tea mug–great for someone who loves to take a nice cup of tea on the go with them!
19. Japanese Soda
Ramune is a popular Japanese carbonated drink with a multitude of flavors, including the original lemon-lime, blueberry, orange, strawberry and melon.
The soft drink is a deliciously refreshing, smooth, bubbly, fizzy and fun Japanese soda to enjoy with your favorite snacks, food and candy!
Ramune has a uniquely shaped bottle and is a modern staple in Japan during the summers; it is widely consumed during warm festival days and nights.
20. Reusable Chopsticks
These reusable titanium-plated metal chopsticks are an awesome Japanese gift for any sushi lover in your life!
With their lightweight, non-slip design, beginners will have no problem learning how to use them.
The modern, exquisite design paired with an elegant gift box make these a nice gift for any occasion.
21. Ramen Cookbook
Playful and instructive, this hybrid cookbook/graphic novel introduces the history of ramen and provides more than 40 recipes for everything you need to make the perfect bowl at home including tares, broths, noodles and toppings.
This is a great gift for any broke college student who loves the taste of ramen but also wants to spice up their dinner by learning more about Japanese culture.
Recipes include broths like shio, shoyu, miso and tonkotsu; components such as onsen eggs, chashu and menma; and offshoots like mazemen, tsukemen and yakisoba, all of which will make your microwavable ramen look sad!
22. Haku Mizunara Whiskey Barrel Aged Shoyu
Sublime, mellow and flawless, this extraordinary ingredient from Kyoto Prefecture is truly exceptional.
Haku Mizunara Whisky Barrel Aged Shoyu is first traditionally brewed preserving ancestral methods of the Mushiro Koji process yielding an exceptional Shoyu.
Master craftsmen then thoughtfully age the Shoyu in Japanese whiskey barrels made from Mizunara hardwood, a type of Japanese oak.
23. Japanese Coffee Maker
An awesome gift for any coffee geek in your life, this coffee maker has a classic design. Just watching the brew will leave you mesmerized as the coffee greets you with an enticing aroma.
I am a big coffee lover. I enjoy brewing my own cup of joe in the morning, and this beautiful and intricate design of this Japanese-inspired coffee maker does an awesome job of creating an expertly crafted cup.
24. Loose Leaf Green Tea Sampler
This green tea sampler features twelve delicious loose leaf green teas providing the full effect of some of the worlds most treasured green teas.
The sampler features: sencha Kyoto, sencha Saga, sencha China Green, Iccha Kariban, Young Hyson, Gunpowder, Yunnan Green Mao Feng, China Pan-Fired, Chinese Fannings, Organic Green Tea Fannings, Dragonwell and Genmaicha green teas.
25. Sushi Serving Plate
Serve up sushi and soy sauce–or chips and guacamole–with this sushi serving plate! This hungry shark can hold your dipping sauce while you chomp down on your appetizers.
The shark’s tail is expertly crafted to hold chopsticks or any utensil. This is a really awesome Japanese gift for anyone who loves Japan and sushi!
26. Stackable Ramen Soup Bowls
Those bowls are a perfect gift for someone who likes to enjoy Japan’s finest dish.
Your loved one can savor their favorite ramen with this beautiful, modern ceramic ramen set.
This includes two large ceramic bowls, two chopsticks, and two spoons, which are great tableware to serve family and friends.
I am a broke college student, so I admit that I am obsessed with ramen.
These beautiful bowls and chopsticks will make any home-cooked meal feel like you are eating at a fancy restaurant.
27. Japanese Soul Cooking
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Japanese Soul Cooking is filled with over 100 recipes of the most iconic and delicious Japanese dishes.
This book will be a great Christmas or birthday present for anyone who loves Japanese food and learning about a country’s culture through their most iconic dishes.
28. Japanese Ceramic Teapot
I’ve included a plethora of green tea and matcha options for the people in your life who love tea, but I haven’t mentioned a teapot just yet.
This black teapot featuring a bamboo handle and bamboo design on the front is a great gift for the tea lovers in your life. Also, this teapot is a great housewarming gift for anyone in your life!
29. Takoyaki Maker
Takoyaki is traditionally made with octopus! Takoyaki balls are small pieces of heaven that can also be made at home using any other protein or even sweet ingredients, and this handy electric Takoyaki maker.
This Takoyaki maker is a great Japanese gift for anyone in your life that loves the Japanese seafood dish and sushi.
30. The Original Japanese Bento Box
This traditional Japanese style set combines excellent design, versatile functionality, and a minimalist visual style.
This exclusive upgraded design includes two dividers and larger utensils with a holder!
The dual-layer air-tight eco containers keep your food fresh and help you control your portion sizes.
You can also use one or both of the large containers at the same time.
The silicone-lined lids with an integrated vent system keep food inside the lunchbox and not all over your belongings!
Take these lunch boxes for adults, kids, men, women, and teenagers with you wherever you go!
If it is the first time that the person to whom you will give this gift receives a box of this type, I assure you that it will be the best gift they will receive. Because the first box is always unforgettable!
Decorations
31. Japanese Zen Garden Decor
Zen gardens have become a popular tool for relieving stress because of their tranquil vibrations and reflective nature.
The garden provides a transformative impact on anyone’s life.
This Zen garden is a perfect, memorable Japanese gift for family, friends, or coworkers. It’s not only a beautiful home decor piece, but also a wonderful conversation starter.
When displayed and used in the workplace, a Zen garden can help relieve stress and enhance creativity.
As a meditation tool, it’s great for contemplation and practicing mindfulness.
32. Japanese Wave Shower Curtain
This shower curtain features a vintage wave inspired by the print The Great Wave by printmaker Hokusai.
As it adds a pop of sophistication and artwork, the shower curtain is a great Japanese-inspired gift for that special someone’s bathroom.
33. Brass Desktop Gong
This brass desktop gong is a great addition to anyone’s desktop zen garden, and it is a great gift idea for a family member or special someone who loves Japanese culture.
In Japanese culture, it is believed that this Feng Shui chime may bring you wealth and keep your home peaceful and safe by scaring away evil spirits.
34. Relaxing Indoor Tabletop Fountain
This Asian-inspired tabletop fountain features three tiered leaves that allows water to stream down into an open style basin. This allows for the serene sounds of cascading water to fill any home.
The fountain is a great gift for a certain someone who needs to destress and unwind from a hard day at work.
35. Noren Tapestry
Noren are traditional Japanese fabric dividers hung between rooms, on walls, in doorways or in windows.
They were originally used to protect a house from wind, dust and rain, as well as to keep a house warm on cold days and to provide shade on hot summer days.
They can also be used for decorative purposes or for dividing a room into two separate spaces.
36. Koi Wind Chime
These colored porcelain koi fish windchimes will be your best catch of the season.
Hanging from your porch or deck, as though they’ve just been caught in ancient Japanese waters, these weather-resistant and artistic wind chimes will create deep, relaxing tones every time the wind blows.
In Japanese culture, koi fish represent loyalty, friendship, and love, making this outdoor garden art not only pleasing to the eyes and ears but symbolic as well.
37. Godzilla Snow Globe
The Godzilla franchise has exploded in recent years with the newest installment being released back in March and this snowglobe is a great gift for anyone who loves Japanese gifts and Godzilla.
This “snow” globe features the menace with gold flakes flying around him as if he has left a trail of carnage in his path.
38. Cherry Blossom Tree Light
This cherry blossom tree light is the perfect gift for someone who loves Japanese culture and trees, but doesn´t have the time to take care of a living one.
With 36 bright leds/lifelike cherry blossoms in total.
The tree lamp is an elegant and one-of-a-kind decoration for any home, bedroom, fireplace mantle, nightstand, hallway table, and so on.
Premium led bulbs emit a soft light that is soothing to the eyes. Warm white light fills any room with a romantic, relaxing, and pleasant ambiance.
Lighting in the style of classic black branches with pink cherry blossoms creates a warm and romantic mood for any user while spicing up their home!
39. 4 Piece Japanese Warrior Canvas
This is a high-quality retro Japanese art print which uses archival pigment inks that provide vibrant colors and ultimate image quality for the best gift ever!
It is printed on an exhibition grade archival canvas for a perfect-looking picture.
This wooden poster hanger is made from natural oak. ready to hang!
This contemporary way to display artwork makes it ideal for homes,offices,and bedrooms.
This is a great gift idea for anyone that loves Japanese art from children to adults, this Japanese warrior canvas is beautiful for any home decoration.
40. Ocean Wave Tapestry
This sunset photo banner designed with Japanese elements like Kanagawa, a Fuji Mountain, a sunset, a building and a cherry blossom is a beautiful gift for someone who appreciates art and Japanese decorations! This ocean wave photography backdrop is made of durable polyester fabric, which is washable and tear-resistant, seamless and exquisite in stitching, it can be folded andit´s very easy to carry, and it is suitable for long-time using! This fabric Kanagawa with cherry blossom home decorations comes with a 20-foot/six-meter rope that easily hangs through the copper grommet; no other tools are required.
Japanese Games
41 . Traditional Japanese Kendama
Kendama is a classic wooden toy that combines hand-eye coordination, precision, and split-second timing to create stunning tricks that can take years to master, but only seconds to fall in love with.
The basic objective of Kendama is to catch the ball on each of the cupped surfaces of the hammer-like handle.
The Kendama is a great gift, encouraging competition and family fun.
42. Tokaido Board Game
During Tokaido, each player is a traveler crossing the “East sea road.” While on the trek, players will meet people along the road, enjoy meals, collect items, discover great panoramas, and visit temples and wild places.
At the end of the trek, when every player has arrived at the end of the road, the players have experienced many interesting tasks. Tokaido is a great Japanese-inspired gift for anyone in your life.
43. Kotobuki Daruma Otoshi Japanese Folk Craft Game
This Japanese game is a great Japanese-inspired gift for anyone who loves games from another country. The wooden game features five stacking blocks with the Daruma as the main piece.
In order to win the game, the player uses the mallet to knock out the pieces under the Daruma without toppling the Daruma.
This makes such great Japanese gifts as the Daruma is a symbol of good luck and perseverance.
44. Niya Game
A beautifully illustrated strategy game with a pattern-matching mechanic, three different ways to win, and a high replay value.
This game for 2 players includes 8 Heiki clan tokens, 8 Genji clan tokens, and 16 garden tiles in a travel-size tin box.
In Japan’s Imperial Garden, courtly manners and nature’s beauty veil a dark political conspiracy among two influential clans.
On each turn, players replace a garden tile with one of their clan tokens.
The next player can only exchange a token for a garden tile that has an element in common with the previously chosen tile.
The first to position their clan in a row, square, or blockade will win control of the garden. And power at court!
A simple yet sophisticated abstract strategy game, Niya captivates players young and old.
45. Japanese Chess Game Set
A fantastic set for fans of strategy board games. Shogi is one of the most intriguing chess variants, and this lovely set includes everything you need to get started. This is an elegant and functional Japanese chess set for both professionals and beginners; made of wood veneer on MDF, this board measures 10.6 x 9.8 x 1.8 inches (27 x 25 x 5 centimeters) and includes convenient drawers to store the Shogi playing pieces. Traditional Koma playing pieces have kanji characters painted in a running hand script font (Bantarou-goma) in the Genpai-goma style, with a black character on top and a red character on the tail.
46. JGO Japanese Language Card Game for Beginners
Traditional Koma playing pieces feature kanji characters in painted running hand script font (Bantarou-goma) in Genpai-goma style, with a black character on the head and a red character on the tail. The 54-card deck includes 36 simple and useful question cards as well as 18 ‘action cards’ (to make learning more enjoyable!). These cards allow for quick language learning and a variety of game play options! ‘Romaji’ (English script) is lightly subtitled beneath all Japanese text (hiragana, katakana and a few simple kanji). This makes the game accessible to complete beginners while still providing exposure to Japanese writing systems.
47. Iki Strategy Game
Striking artwork immerses you into the setting of feudal Tokyo, accented by bright graphic design for easy readability! Live an entire year in Edo (17th-19th century Tokyo) and try to become the best Edokko, the “Child of Edo,” by participating in the well-being and prosperity of Edo and its citizens. Hire characters with various skills, make them work in the main street of Nihonbashi, and increase their experience until it’s time for them to retire. In this game, not only are there artisans, but street vendors, sellers at the shops, and professions unique to this time and age. The goal of this game is to personify what is known as “IKI,” an ancient philosophy believed to be the ideal way of living among people in Edo. Knowing the subtleties of human nature, being refined and attractive — these are all elements of a true IKI master. This is definitely the best board game you can get to a person who loves Japanese culture!
48. Daruma Japanese Traditional Toy
To win, you must move the “Daruma” from top to bottom of the stack without knocking him off by hitting out the lower pieces one at a time with the hammer. The hammer can be stored in the highest piece. And it can even be used as a decoration for the room. If you really want to surprise that special person in your life no matter their age, this is the perfect way to do it! I can assure you they´ll never forget this amazing and super exciting gift.
49. Ship Model Building Kit
50. Mini Building Blocks
QLT Japanese mini building blocks are inspired by real Japanese construction. Every aspect of the Japanese izakaya shop is represented by a miniature building block model. The upper and lower layers are gradually assembled to reveal the hidden design details. The product is approximately 25% smaller than standard bricks. Spend hours with your children or family assembling this STEM creative japanese street view shop building kits, increasing parent-child interaction and family intimacy. Furthermore, it can stimulate children’s imaginations and improve their hand-eye coordination, providing hours of entertainment for both boys and girls.
51. Hako Onna
52. Sushi Royale Board Game
Players each guess the sushi to be served by others and holds one of four types of sushi miniatures concealed in their hand.
Then, at a shout, everyone reveals the miniatures. Your revealed sushi is served if it forms the (popular) majority.
The served Sushi is placed on the plate. You get a cup of tea for every 2 sushi.
The first player to get 2 cups of tea wins the game.
The tea is located in the middle of the play area. In the event of a tie in sushi popularity, players rush to grab the tea at the shout of “Agari Icchou! (Here’s your tea!)” and quickly switch between different actions!
This is a unique game that will allow for hours and hours of fun.
53. LEGO Icons Bonsai Tree
The LEGO Bonsai Tree 10281 model building kit is a one-of-a-kind gift or mindful project for anyone who enjoys bonsai trees, plants, or creatively building with LEGO pieces. Includes interchangeable pieces so you can style the bonsai tree model with classic green leaves or vibrant pink cherry blossom blooms. This LEGO Bonsai Tree is perfect for adults who enjoy challenging LEGO building projects. It also makes an excellent birthday or holiday gift for bonsai enthusiasts or those who enjoy creative projects. Gift this to a friend who is very immersed in Japanese culture and see them smile with excitement!
54. Dr. Moku’s Kanji Flash Cards
There are 126 double-sided flashcards to help you learn Kanji. Learning Japanese can be difficult, but by using mnemonics, you can make significant progress without the stress of rote memorization. With step-by-step stroke order illustrations, you can learn how to write Kanji. Each Kanji flashcard also depicts the character in various written and print. Unforgettable visual and verbal mnemonics to aid in the retention and recall of Japanese Kanji – most of the images use consistent radicals, but representative illustrations are used on occasion if they are easier to associate and remember. It is perfect for anyone wanting to learn Japanese in a fast and easy way.
55. Jishaku Board Game
Jishaku is a magnetic action game that combines strategy and magnetic force. Jishaku, which translates to “magnet,” employs finely polished hematite magnets as playing pieces. The goal of the game is to place magnets onto the base without letting any magnets connect. If any magnets connect on your turn, you must collect those magnets and add them to your pile. Run out of magnets first to win. Every magnet has a North and South pole. Jishaku magnets do as well. They’re just not labelled. As you place your magnet carefully, you can feel the tug of magnets all around the board. This is a rare game to find so you´ll definitely surprise any friend with this gift!
56. Japanese Penhold Table Tennis Racket
On the forehand side of the Butterfly Nakama P-1 Table Tennis Racket is a Japanese Penhold Carbon Blade with Sriver 1.9mm Rubber. Sriver is Butterfly’s most popular rubber and the world’s best-selling rubber for a long time. This blade has a penhold grip and contains carbon to increase the sweet spot and power of the racket. The package contains two Butterfly 40+ poly table tennis balls. Speed = 109.5, Spin = 79.5, and Control = 35 are the ratings. The racket’s backside is painted black, allowing it to compete in International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) tournaments. Advanced table tennis players who use a Japanese Penhold technique and want excellent speed and power should use the Nakama P-1 racket. This is a great gift for anyone who loves table tennis and is looking for a really good racket that will not disappoint them!
57. Flash Cards for Beginners
This set of Japanese flashcards is simple to read and contains only the essential information.
In just a few days, you’ll have a good understanding of the basic Japanese alphabet.
Sorting hiragana katakana cards by vowels, then consonants. With friends, I’m guessing it’s hiragana or katakana.
Take ten of them at a time and read from time to time to help you learn the fundamentals of what you should know throughout the day.
These are the perfect flashcards to learn the Japanese alphabet, it can be the perfect gift for a friend who is planning to visit Japan in these days.
58. Karuta Poetry Game
The Ogoola karuta poetry game is a Westernized version of the traditional Japanese poetry game Karuta. This English edition includes 50 important modern poems written in English between 1882 and 2015. The game includes poets such as Tennyson, Yeats, Dickinson, Whitman, Frost, Plath, Eliot, Bishop, Heaney, Merwin, and many more. Karuta is a game about listening and quickly identifying what you’re listening to in the cards you’ll be given. To begin, a reader is selected or a reader app is used to read aloud the poems on the reading cards. The second part of the poem is read aloud while the players listen and search for the playing cards. To win, grab the correct cards FAST before the others! In Japan, this is known as an intellectual martial arts game. There is no prerequisite knowledge required! While playing, you will automatically learn poems. Includes 50 Reading cards, 50 Playing cards, and a poetry book with sources, rules, game instructions, original poetry quotes, and the game’s history. The game’s free companion reader app is available for both Android and iOS. Ogoola Karuta EN 100 for iOS Karuta (Android) Ogoola in English The popular manga and anime “Chihayafuru” helped to popularize the game karuta. This edition, like Chihayafuru, can be played competitively. This edition, however, is not an English translation of the Hyakunin isshu.
59. Go Game Set Board
Grab and go with this foldable and portable Go game set; The board is 11 x 11 x 0.6 inch (28.5 x 28.5 x 1.6 centimeters) in size, with a standard playing field of 19 x 19. High-quality plastic with durable hinges complete with two Go stone bowls, also comes with 181 black magnetic and 180 white magnetic stones for calculated moves that stay put until the very end; The plastic single convex stones measure 5 x 12.5 millimeters. It is a great Japanese game that your special person will love and appreciate with all their heart.
Easy Japanese Gifts
60. Kimono Pattern Origami Paper
Kimonos have been a part of Japanese culture for centuries. They are a symbol of longevity and good fortune.
Specific motifs were used to indicate virtues or attributes of the wearer or relate to the season or occasion such as weddings and festivals during which a kimono bestows good fortune on the wearer.
These kimono patterns were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters.
The pack contains 12 patterns unique to this pack, and all of the papers are printed in coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing origami models.
A booklet in the pack provides step-by-step instructions for six origami projects, which makes this a great gift for anyone who wants to learn the intricate art of origami!
61. Japanese Flag Face Mask
This is a great gift for anyone in your life who loves Japan and who also wants to stay safe during the global pandemic. The face mask provides three layers of protection against allergens, particles and pollutants.
It also features adjustable ear straps to maximize comfort and a flexible wire noseband for a great fit. Also, did I mention it features an awesome design with Japan’s flag and a silhouette of the country?
62. Traditional Furoshiki Japanese Wrapping
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Furoshiki cloth is a traditional wrapping cloth with a variety of uses, but it is mainly used to transport clothes, gifts, or other goods, such as sake. Don’t forget to wrap any of these japanese gifts in it!
This specific traditional wrapping features Japanese waves but there are a variety of colors and patterns of furoshiki.
63. Handheld Foldable Fan
The Japanese folding fan is an important aspect of this culture. These fans can be used in traditional dances and theater performances.
A fan is one of the best Japanese gifts anyone can buy for a loved one because they are the right amount of practical and beautiful. They come in many beautiful prints and colors depending on your style.
64. Sushi Socks
Sushi socks are a Japanese-inspired gift idea that will make anyone laugh.
These socks make a cool fashion statement since they combine modern socks with Japanese culture.
I am a big fan of funky socks, and I have a slight addiction to them.
However, these socks are not too in your face.
They can easily work well with casual clothes or a suit to make any outfit more colorful and modern.
65. “Japanese Myths, Legends & Folktales”
The retelling of folktales and legends are a big part of any culture.
This book, which encapsulates twelve of the best Japanese folktales, is a perfect way to become familiar with this country’s common history.
The stories in this book have been shared with generations of Japanese children.
These charming tales engage your imagination as you’re carried on turtleback rides, brought to the underwater palace of the dragon princess, and discover a temple with a “tea kettle” that is really a cunning badger in disguise.
This book is beautifully illustrated and presented in both English and Japanese.
66. Japanese Apron
What is so great about fashion is that trends will come and go, but there are some classics that are just timeless, such as Vans and Doc Martens.
Oh and this Japanese apron is one of those fashion statements that will never go out of style.
It’s truly simple and stylish and a great gift for any Japan-loving individual.
68. Japanese Flash Cards
Learning a foreign language can be hard, as it takes dedication and persistence, especially when it comes to the Japanese language.
Flashcards are great to learn by letting the individual consolidate the information they are studying.
This set is perfect for anyone in your life who is wanting to learn the Japanese language!
69. Handmade Kumihimo Braid Bracelet
The accessories and clothes that we wear are ways that we express our individuality and anyone who studies Japanese culture will love this Kumihimo bracelet.
The Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese art form of making braids and cords.
Literally meaning “gathered threads”, kumihimo are made by interlacing reels of yarn, commonly silk, with the use of traditional, specialized looms.
70. Japanese Keyrings
Cats are a big part of Japanese culture as pandas are to Chinese culture, just look at Hello Kitty!
This set of Japanese keyrings features the Maneki Neko cat which originates in Japan and is seen as a mascot for wealth and fortune.
Having a set of 12 allows the recipient to have a variety to switch between from time to time, making one of the best Japanese gifts for a birthday!
71. Cherry Blossom Thermos
These highly rated water bottles are ready for any adventure.
The bottle features a beautiful pattern of the Japanese cherry blossoms, making it a great gift for anyone who truly loves the beauty of the country’s national flower.
Whether you’re at the beach or on the slopes, this bottle is the best beverage companion.
72. Japanese Style Bookmarks
This pack of 30 different classical patterns of Japanese fine arts is a great gift for someone who loves to read, but is having a tough time finding the right kind of bookmark.
It is truly impossible for anyone you give this to find their favorite bookmark as each one features a beautiful illustration related to Japan, making it a great Japanese gift for anyone who loves Japan.
73. Ninja Coffee Mug
The best part of this gift is that Bizen pottery contains micro air holes, which keep water and yeast fresh. When beer comes into contact with the pottery surface, it produces finer foam than glass.
For that first sip, the finer foam feels creamier on your lips. It brings out the aroma of your beer more.
The KIMURA family is a 13th-generation craftsman family that founded ICHIYO-GAMA (pottery).
Only 30 people in the world are certified to make this type of pottery. Kimura’s family is one of them. With a focus on tableware, Kimura strives to create practical, functional pieces that highlight the distinct aesthetic of Bizen Ware.
This is a very unique gift that will show how much you appreciate them!
74. Cool Japan Guide
There are tons of fascinating things about Japan that most people don’t know about. The culture is full of interesting customs and traditions.
This graphic guide by Abby Denson explores the culture from a cartoonist’s perspective. This guide is a great gift for anyone who wants to know more about Japan.
75. Panda Stealing Coin Bank
This panda stealing coin bank is a great gift for a little one in your life who loves pandas and needs a unique piggy bank.
Truly, kids and adults alike will be queueing up to save their pennies with this adorable coin bank, because who can resist that sneaky little panda popping up to steal their loose change?
76. Cat Ceramic Coffee Mug
This cat mug includes an anime kitty thicken coaster, a heat resistant silicone design 304 stainless steel spoon, and a cute cat lid that easily holds a spoon. This is a great purchase if you want to give a thoughtful Japanese present to someone in your life that loves this culture! And you don´t have to worry about the order because it has free shipping anywhere you want! This adorable cup has a delicate appearance and is functional; it will undoubtedly please your lover, family, relative, friend, or colleague. It is an ideal birthday or Christmas gift, as well as a nice present for yourself.
77. Japanese Fine Art Famous Paintings Guitar Picks
These 12 awesome picks featuring 6 famous impressionist art paintings (each design 2 pcs) are the perfect gift for that musician friend that appreciates Japanese culture. These are ideal for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, they provide a natural feel and a warm fat tone. These are the best gifts for beginners and professional guitarists! Hurry up! Be different! Help that special person in your life strum their guitar with style! The guitar picks are packaged in a small round blister pack with each pick held securely in place. The art work on each pick is bright and sharp!
78. Japanese Style Beer Mug
The best part of this gift is that Bizen pottery contains micro air holes, which keep water and yeast fresh. When beer comes into contact with the pottery surface, it produces finer foam than glasses. For that first sip, the finer foam feels creamier on your lips. It brings out the aroma of your beer more. The KIMURA family is a 13th generation craftsman family that founded ICHIYO-GAMA (pottery). Only 30 people in the world are certified to make this type of pottery. Kimura’s family is one of them. With a focus on tableware, Kimura strives to create practical functional pieces that highlight the distinct aesthetic of Bizen Ware. This is a very unique gift that will show how much you appreciate them!
79. Japanese Cookbook for Beginners
Japanese cooking evolved from many cultures, histories, and influences, rather than from one. This introductory Japanese cookbook will take the beginner from learning the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine to creating traditional and modern dishes. With so many delicious choices, like the classic Miso Soup and Super Simple Ramen, or the more contemporary Bacon Fried Rice and Football Sushi, it’s impossible to pick a favorite. This cookbook shows you how to stock up on essential, authentic ingredients common to Japanese cooking, as well as must-have tools and utensils. Recipes feature Japanese cooking techniques, minimal steps, and suggestions for easy-to-find ingredient substitutions. Plus, many meals can be made in 30 minutes or less, which translates to weeknight family dinners.
80. 5 Pairs Stainless Steel Chopsticks
The metal chopsticks are made of premium SUS304 stainless steel, which will not rust or wear out over time. There is no paint or coating for your safety and health. The stainless-steel chopsticks have an anti-slip line laser engraving on the tip, making them easy to use and effective at preventing food from falling out during use, making our metal chopsticks an excellent choice for a more enjoyable dining experience. There are 5 pairs of distinct and exquisite pattern chopsticks, so each family member has their own pair. It is perfect for someone who loves Japanese culture and everything that comes with it.
81. Japanese Mythology
Japanese mythology has played an important role in more practical aspects, particularly in a political and social charter.
In the early ninth century, the Lmbe and Takahashi families competed for the position of imperial household chef.
Each used their clan stories as evidence to back up their claims. This book makes it simple to explore this vast but little-known legendary realm.
The book examines comparable mythology of the Ainu and Okinawan civilizations as well as newer myths resulting from Japan’s contacts with modernity, and it demonstrates the origins of Japanese myths in the very distinct domains of Shinto, Buddhism, and folklore.
This book makes exploring this large yet little-known legendary realm simple.
82. Japanese Coloring Book
This is the ideal coloring book for all Japanese fans to express their creativity, relax, and have fun! This coloring book is suitable for people of all ages and makes an ideal gift for anyone in your life! Help your child step away from the computer, television, or tablet to which she is glued. Color these beautiful, calming, and inspiring images to help Japanese fans express their creativity! Each illustration is printed on a single sided sheet with the reverse left blank to prevent bleed through regardless of the tool used!
83. Japanese Anime Tapestry
It is more than a tapestry; it is a work of art with high definition and vivid colors that will provide visual enjoyment. For the upcoming festival, this Hippie tapestry is the best gift option for friends and family.
The tapestry can be used indoor and outdoors, it´s not just a wall hanging or wall decoration, it can also be used as bed cover, table cloth, picnic blanket, ceiling decoration, bedspread, blanket, sofa cover, curtain, beach throw, beach wrap-around, etc. It is very convenient to hang this tapestry on your room wall with some thumbtacks or hooks.
84. Japanese Water Bottle
The cup body is made of 304 stainless steel, which keeps heat or cold for a long time, and has good airtightness and does not leak water. With a lot of beautiful Kawaii designs to choose from, this water bottles are the perfect gift for someone who loves Japanese designs and is in search of a high-quality water bottle. The surface is made of frosted rubber paint, which is wear-resistant and not easy to scratch. It has an easy pull pipette water bottle, ready to drink when opened.
85. Japanese Small Plate Set
4 kinds of cute cat design small plates measuring 4″ dia x H0.8″ weight:2.17oz./one plate, they are perfect for mustard, soy sauce, ketchup, fruits and nuts, children’s snacks, and many others. Enjoy all meals at HAKONE YOSEGI Cat Plate.
No matter the occasion, you will find that these small plate will become a go-to choice for easy at home meals. These plates are the ideal gift for anyone wanting to decorate their home with Japanese accesories.
86. Variety of Japanese Omamori
Packed with Omamori crystals to enhance luck and a plastic sleeve for physical protection this charms are a thoughtful gift for anyone who believes in luck charms and loves Japanese designs.
Each style offers luck or fortune related to fighting an illness, finding love, safety in pregnancy, success in starting a business, acing an exam or competition, and more!
Choose the best one for the person you´re gifting in to and give the best present of all!
87. Japanesse Ceramic Funnel Coffee Mug
Handmade ceramic Japanese pottery mug to wow your friends and family!
The atmosphere is set by the four colors (White, Black, Pink, Teal, and Brown).
Perfect for weddings, birthdays, and Christmas…especially for coffee fans.
This is a great and easy gift to give someone special in your life who loves Japan, Japanese culture, and coffee!
Final Thoughts
Japan is a beautiful country with a fascinating culture and a staple of the entertainment and culinary world. These gifts demonstrate that!
Of course, everyone is different, so not all gifts will work for everyone, but hopefully, you found one that will be great for a loved one or for a friend.
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