Hey there and welcome! You’re here because you know someone who is completely #obsessed with Japan. This blog post will give you gift ideas from Japan, Japanese gifts for her, Japanese gifts for him, gifts for Japan lovers. There’s something in this post for everyone including traditional Japanese gifts andcool stuff to get from Japan.
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Japanese Anime Fans
Demon Slayer Mug
NGL I’m kind of a Demon Slayer fan. Who can deny the heart warming love and affection between Nezuko and Tanjiro? This Kyojuro Demon Slayer Mug with his inspirational quote “Set your heart ablaze. Go beyond your limits.” is bound to make you smile. I personally like starting my day off with positive quotes. This anime mug would make a great Japanese gift for him.
Demon Slayer Inosuke Mug
Inosuke is one of my favorite characters in Demon Slayer because he’s just so funny! His social skills are crap and he always says how he feels. This Demon Slayer Inosuke Mug with him flipping you off in the morning is the best Japanese gift. Because let’s be real… We all wanna throw some shade before we’ve had our coffee. This Japanese gift idea is ideal for those that have a crude sense of humor.
Totoro Inspired Embroidered Converse
I feel like we all make our way into the anime world with Studio Ghibli as a starter. These embroidered Totoro Converse make such a great gift for a Japan lover. They’re a unique Japanese gift and will definitely be cherished!
Licensed Anime Mystery Gift Box Set
For the die hard anime fans, an anime mystery gift box set makes a perfect Japanese birthday gift. This set comes with licensed anime merchandise from all different genres. It’s a fantastic gift for Japan lovers.
Japanese Lo-Fi Style Canvas
Next on our list of Japanese gift ideas is this Japanese lo-fi style canvas. I would personally hang this on my wall because it reminds me of many memories in Japan. It speaks to me and it takes me back to actual scenes in The Land of the Rising Sun.
Hand Painted Sailor Moon Jean Jacket
The cat is out of the bag! I’ve gotten so many compliments on this jean jacket and it is truly a stunning work of art. I own both the Sailor Venus 90s Jean Jacket and the classic oversize Sailor Moon Jacket. I love both and they would make amazing gifts! The Glitter Baby Shop on Etsy also has other beautiful designs to choose from. Either of these jackets would make lovely Japan gifts for her.
Japanese Book Readers
Sakura Tram Book Nook
For any book readers, this Sakura Tram Book Nook is a must have Japan gift. To Japanese, cherry blossoms mean both life and death, beauty and violence. Their short lifespan is a reminder that life is fleeting and should be cherished.
Japanese Alley Book Nook
This Japanese alley book nook also makes for great Japanese style gifts. If you’ve ever been in a Tokyo alley, this Japan gift is a great replica! A book nook is a great Japanese gift for her.
Best Japanese Books To Read
I have an entire blog post dedicated to amazing books you should read before you visit Japan. But for quick reference, these are my top picks:
- A Cheapo’s Guide to Tokyo by Aaron Baggett
- A Geek in Japan by Hector Garcia
- Hiroshima by John Hersey
- Lonely Planet Japan
- Making Out in Japanese
Japanese Culture Lovers
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Japanese Food Lovers
Tokyo Treat Box
The Tokyo Treat Box makes for a cool Japanese gift. I got the holiday treat box and boy what a surprise it was! I got some pretty awesome Japanese KitKats along with my favorite drink… The CC Lemon which has 12 lemons worth of vitamin C in it, thank you very much. These snacks are awesome gifts to get from Japan.
Sakuraco Treat Box
Sakura Co Treat Box is one of the top gifts from Japan. This a higher end Japanese snacks, sweets and tea box. I got the special edition Hiroshima new year. What I love about the Sakuraco box is they highlight different regional snacks. As a travel lover and someone who has been to Hiroshima before, I really appreciated this. I think this makes for the perfect traditional Japanese gift.
Japanese Fruit Flavor Mochi
Some of the best gifts from Japan are mochi. I had never eaten one before I lived in Japan, and it quickly became one of my favorite Japanese desserts. Choose from grape, mango, strawberry or combination flavored Japanese mochi.
Japanese Kit Kats
This assorted 24 piece Japanese Kit Kat set will keep your Japanese food lover super entertained. Japanese love this candy because of the cultural significance attached to the brand. It is often given as a gift to students before exams. Kitto Katsu is a popular expression in Japan which translates to “You will surely win.”
Japanese Ramen Assortment Kit
A Japanese food gift is bound to make any foodie’s mouth water. Ramen you get in Japan versus ramen you get in the States are not on equal footing. Give your favorite foodie a Japanese ramen assortment.
Ramune Japanese Soda
For those who love all Japanese food, then you have to get them some Ramune Japanese Soda! I personally love these funky bottles and reminds me of all the times I would drink it with my dear friend, Hugo. My favorite one is the melon flavor and it’s not overly sweet like most American pop.
Bamboo Sushi & Maki Making Japanese Gift Set
Sushi is as much a part of Japan as the Japanese language. Sushi making sets are wonderful Japanese cooking gifts. This bamboo sushi and maki making Japanese gift set comes with a sushi roller bamboo mat, onigiri mold, sushi plate, rice ball maker and chopstick set. It’s ideal for beginners!
Japanese Tea Lovers
Japanese Teapot Set
This porcelain teapot set features authentic Japanese craftsmanship. If your friend is a tea enthusiast, then this is the perfect Japanese gift for them. Plus, it’ll give them an excuse to have a tea party with you.
Japanese Matcha Tea Set
This Artcome Traditional Japanese Matcha Tea Set makes for a high quality Japanese culture gift. This nine piece set comes with a bamboo whisk, traditional scoop, matcha bowl, matcha powder caddy, ceramic whisk holder, tea cloth, tea cloth holder, scoop holder, and matcha powder strainer.
Gyokuro Japanese Green Tea
Gyokuro Kotobuki is an organic Asatsuyu Gyokuro from the prestigious region of Uji, Kyoto. It is grown in the shade for 21 days and cultivated in homemade soil with fermented soybeans and yogurt. If you need a pick me up, this tea is naturally high in caffeine.
Kiyoshi Luxury Hand Panted Japanese Tea Set
The Kiyoshi Luxury Tea Sets come in different designs, each one individually molded, and hand-painted in a labor-intensive two color process that produces the most stunning finish. This tea set has a beautiful gold design and comes in two different colors—midnight blue and turquoise. Tea sets make the best Japanese presents because tea is beneficial for your health.
Japanese Fashion Lovers
Kanji Name Necklace
A Kanji nameplate necklace would make an excellent Japanese birthday present or Japanese Christmas present. A custom gift with their name is use to make them smile!
Night City Pop Girl Sweatshirt
The sweatshirt has an awesome retro 80s Japanese Music Album Cover feel. It features a pink haired girl in a classic anime style drawing. You can get this adorable anime girl sweatshirt here. Anything anime inspired makes the perfect Japanophile gifts.
Oversized Japanese Harajuku Sweater
An oversized Japanese Harajuku sweater makes for wonderful Japanese inspired gifts. I personally love the drawings of the pagoda, bonsai tree, and sakura. During the chilly winter months, these sweaters would make Japanese gifts for Christmas.
Japan Travel Lovers
Japanese Torii Gate Headphone Stand
For travel inspired Japanese gifts, you have to check out this Japanese Torii Gate headphone stand. Whenever I think of Japan, Torii gates always come to mind. Travel lovers like myself love to collect trinkets from their adventures or have something that reminds them of it.
Buy Them The JR Pass For All of Japan
The JR pass for whole Japan makes a gift for someone traveling to Japan. NGL… The trains (especially in Tokyo) are stupid expensive. Why not gift them something useful to make their trip throughout Japan incredible?
Buy Them A Kimono Rental Experience in Tokyo
Gifting someone an experience is one of the best Japan souvenirs. I personally recommend the Yae Kimono Rental Tokyo Experience. I have rented from them before and 10/10 recommend. The perfect gift from Japan would be an incredible memory.
Japanese Language Learners
Pocketalk
Language barriers are the WORST! So what happens if you find yourself in a pinch where no one speaks yours? Enter the Pocketalk Translation Device. I have one and this is one of the coolest translation devices I’ve used because it translates 82 different languages in real time.
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