60 Japanese Culture Gifts
From Mangafied Vases to Sad Sushi Toys:
Katherinev123 — Dec 17, 2009 — Art & Design
If it weren’t for a friend of mine who likes to collect Hello Kitty fridge magnets, this collection of Japanese culture gifts may never have been conceived. But, the fact that he (yes, he) is Hello Kitty-obsessed, and the revelation that there are many, many others who share in his obsession—or simply love anything Japanese—has pointed me in this direction. Whether you love sushi or have a thing for Manga-themed products, this cluster of Japanese culture gifts is for you.
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Modo-Kun Hoodie
Scarry Japanese Monster Apparal
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Girly Luxury Lighter
Hello Kitty Swarovski Zippo
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Soda Can Kittens
Hello Kitty Jewelry Made from Aluminum Cans
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Anime-Zing Corsets
'Matinee' Corset by Jacci Uses Manga Influences
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Anime Laptop Accessories
Pink Hello Kitty Notebook Sleeves and Cases
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'Kill Bill' Barbie
Danny Choo Creates 'Mirai Dollfie,' a Manga-Inspired Murderess
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Sushi Rolling Machine
Bandai Namco
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Bento Box Bling
Carolyn Tille Creates Sushi Jewelry for Japanese Food Addicts
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Anime Face Walls
Chocovenyl Children's Wall Decals by Leading International Artists
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Delicious Dessert Jewelry
Kawaii Cute Japanese Ring Makes You Want to Bite Your Fingers
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Sushi Pillow
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Japanese Comic Kicks
The Puma 917 Mid Manga Sneakers are Turbo Rad
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Anime-Inspired Shoes
Manga Footwear
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Anime Business Cards
Manga Self-Marketing
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Sad Sushi Toys
O-No Crafts Personified Squid Dolls Are Missing their Tentacles
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Sushi Slippers
Nigiri Footwear by Sushibooties Has Removable Faux Fish Pieces
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Hello Kitty Bicycle Tire
Leave Cute Eco-Tracks
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Anime Phones
The SH-06A Manga Mobile is Set to Star in ‘Ecangelion' Movie
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Japanese Toon Decorations
Anime Christmas Ornaments are the Reason for the Season
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Origami-Inspired Lighting
Modern Floor Lamps Mimic Traditional Japanese Paper Folding
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Cartoon-Branded Appliances
The Hello Kitty Kitchen Set
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Anime Computer Manuals
"Manga Database for Dummies" Debunks Organizational Issues
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Eco-Friendly Japanese Lacquered Furniture
Urushi Bathroom Set by Furo
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Anime Skate Decks
Discoteca Tokidoki is One Illustratively Stellar Skateboard
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Sushi Furniture
Mimi Tin's Fishy Furniture is Interior Decor for Sushi Lovers
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Simple Sushi Rollers
Osko+Deichmann Design Makes DIY Maki Rolls Easy
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Hello Kitty Guitars
Fender Signs a Deal With That Infamous Cat
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Tokyo Culture Tees
Quolomo Apparel Uses Hello Kitty, Anime & G-Shock Watches
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Jellyfish Candy
Japanese Giant Jellyfish Ground into Space-Age Caramel Sweets
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Japan's Answer To Chia Pets
Nyokki Pet Planters
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Sushi-Making Machines
Autec Offers Four Kitchen Helpers to Make Tasty Japanese Treats
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Cashmere Anime
Get These Funny Fashionable Finds At $1000 A Piece
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Mangafied Vases
Traditional Ming Meets Techno-Pop With 'Manga Ormolu'
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Shiso Soda
Japan Loves Leafy Green Pepsi for Summer
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Manga-Inspired Friendship Dolls
Momiji Dolls Are Cute Harajuku Toys for Adults or Kids
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Onomatopoeia Jewelry
Hello Kitty Necklace ‘Pow' Pendants Add Punch to the Cat
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Anime Music Players
Miffy the MP3 Playing Bunny by MobiBLU
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Geisha Storage Devices
Japanese Sensu Handheld Fan USB is Elegeantly Inconspicuous
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Sanrio Skateboards
Hello Kitty and Girl Mike Carroll Join Heads, Bust Ollies
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Kooky Japanese Plushies
The Atomic Yeti and Friends by Monsterosity
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Japanese Zodiac Sneakers
Erik Kriek Helps Onitsuka Tiger Turn 60 With Horoscope Footwear
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Custom Kokeshi Collections
Japanese American National Museum Sells Series of Limbless Dolls
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Amalgamated Animal Attire
Sanrio and A Bathing Ape Collaborate for a Collection
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Gold Hello Kitty Business Cards
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Crystal Anime Accessories
Sparkling Cartoon Creations by Swarovski
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Rainbow Beer
Japan's Abashiri Brewery Isn't Making Normal-Colored Beer
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Sushi-Loving Liquor
The Award Winning Maru Wine from V&S
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Kitschy Kitchen Timers
This Inedible Sushi Sculpture Doubles as Timekeeper
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Hello Kitty Printers
The Canon Selphy CP770
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Anime MP3 Players
Make Listening Cute With the Mini Hello Kitty Music Player
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Paw-Shaped Foot Warmers
Keep Your Toes Toasty With Heated Anime-Inspired Feet Cushions
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Soy Sauce Ice Cream
Japanese Dessert Topping
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Sumo Chairs
1960's Japanese Design Wrestles Its Way Into the 21st Century
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Anime Haro Robots
The Animated Gundam 00 Japanese Anime Character
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Anime Papercrafts
Hello Kitty Super Mario Bros. Combine Gaming With Manga
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Anime Planters
Koshi Kawachi's 'Manga Farming' Uses Comics as Soil
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Super-Sized Sushi Hats
‘Customize Playmo' Figurines Are Fishtastic
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Fishy Time Tellers
The Sushi Clock is for Serious Japanese Cuisine Lovers
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Real Eel Soft Drinks
Fishy Japanese Drinks
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Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys
McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Whimsical Anime Merch Collections
This Howl’s Moving Castle Merchandise is at Donguri Kyowakoku
Anniversary-Celebrating Calendars
Sanrio Introduces a New Collection of 2024 Calendar Downloads
Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
Pastel-Hued Springtime Cafe Products
The Starbucks Japan Sakura Collection Has Been Updated
Cartoon Cat-Themed Drinkware
Starbucks and Hello Kitty Launch a Cartoonish Cup Collection
Cartoon Cat Dessert Collections
Baskin-Robbins Japan Has a New Hello Kitty Birthday Double Cup
Zodiac-Associated Animated Characters
Sanrio Characters are Paired Together with Astrology Signs
Festive Cartoon Plushies
7-Eleven’s New Limited Edition Sanrio Plushies are New Years-Themed
Anime-Branded Japanese Whiskeys
Kumesen Shuzo Ukiyo is Branded with Studio Ghibli Artwork
Opulent Kitty-Themed Capsules
Hello Kitty Partners with Kate Spade New York on a Luxurious Capsule
Collaborative Animation Pop-Ups
This Junji Ito x Sanrio Characters Store is a Limited-Time Event
Cartoon-Transformed Algae Exhibits
Hello Kitty and Algae Collide Worlds for Expo 2025 in Japan
Opulent Anime Fashion Collections
The Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon Collection is Ethereal
Cartoon-Inspired Glasses Capsules
OWNDAYS Releases an Eyewear Line Inspired by Pompompurin
Expansive QSR Toy Ranges
McDonald's Japan Hello Kitty Happy Meals Mark the Character's Birthday
Romantic Branded Cafe Products
Starbucks Japan Valentine’s Day Collection Has Over 12 New Items
Exclusive Cartoon Press-On Nails
Glamnetic Collaborates with Hello Kitty & Friends
Cartoon-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear
The Hello Kitty Gazelle Sneaker Honor Her 50th Anniversary
Collectible Kawaii Figurines
The Sanrio Hello Kitty Funko Pop! Figures Celebrate 50 Years
Cartoon-Honoring Collector's Coin
Sanrio Introduces a Special Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Coin
Crystalline Cartoon Figurines
The Baccarat x Hello Kitty Crystal Figurine is Limited-Edition
Video Game Meal Toys
The McDonald's Japan Mario Kart Happy Meal Toys Come in Two Sets
Wizard-Themed Lifestyle Collections
The Miniso x Harry Potter Collection Arrives in Canada
Adorable Exclusive Music Accessories
Fender and Sanrio Works Together no a Special Collection
Asian Cuisine Merch Collections
The Panda Express x UPRISERS Cozy Collection Arrives December 5
Celebratory Sakura Cafe Products
The Starbucks Japan Sakura Collection Kicks Off Hanami Season
Collectible Toy Smartphone Cases
The Sonny Angel x CASETiFY Collection is Ultra-Cutesy
Sakura-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Launches the Beauty of Sakura Box in March
Limited-Edition Cartoon Pop-Ups
Nordstrom NYC Celebrates Hello Kitty's 50th Anniversary
Iconic Cartoon Bracelet Collections
Sanrio x Little Words Project Celebrate Hello Kitty's Legacy
Anime-Inspired Tea Products
This Studio Ghibli Tea Pays Homage to My Neighbor Totoro
Candy Cane-Themed Drinkwear
Starbucks Japan Has a New Candy Cane Mug for the 2024 Holiday Season
Logo-Shaped Sportswear Pillows
The Nike Birthday Pillow Gift Box is a Hong Kong Exclusive
Electronic Anime Accessories
The CASETiFY x One Piece Collection Marks the Anime's 25 Years
Anime-Inspired QSR Deals
McDonald's is Debuting a New Collaboration with Hello Kitty and Yu-Gi-Oh!
Cute-Themed Collectible Bags
Sugoi Mart Launched its Kawaii Lucky Bag, Featuring Japanese Goods
Spooky Cartoon Cat Clothing
The Hello Kitty and Friends Halloween Collection is Only at Hot Topic
New Year Cafe Merchandise
Starbucks New Year’s Collection Marks the Year of the Dragon
Cafe New Year Ornaments
These Starbucks Japan Year of the Dragon Figurines are by Shimada Koen
Candy-Scented Squish Toys
These New Squishi Products Were Created with Mondelēz International
Pastel Anime-Themed Fashions
The Hot Topic x Cinnamoroll Collection is Officially Licensed
Luxe Cartoon Cat Jewelry
Hello Kitty & Lanvin En Bleu Debut the KAWAII DIVA Jewelry Collection
Japanese Joinery Decor Collections
The IKEA SÖTRÖNN Collection Was Created with Hiroko Takahashi
Fast Food Mahjong Sets
McDonald's and Hello Kitty Collaborate with a Crystal Mahjong Set
Artist-Designed Cafe Products
This Starbucks Japan Drinkware Features Shogo Sekine Artwork
Singer-Collaborative Cartoon Merch
Bruno Mars and Hello Kitty Continue to Honor Her 50th Year
Festive Holiday-Themed Calendars
Bokksu Unveiled Two New Luxurious Holiday Advent Calendars
Nautical-Themed Cartoon Cafes
The SpongeBob Squarepants Cafe Features a Whimsical Menu
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Solid Gold Character Figurines
Bijou Concierge Co. and Sanrio Present a New Hello Kitty Figure
Adorable Cat-Themed Menus
FamilyMart Showcases its Super Cute Mofusand Collaboration in Japan
Streaming Service Gift Boxes
The Netflix Gift Box Shares Collectibles from Favorite Franchises
Star-Supported Animated Character Campaigns
Hello Kitty and Bruno Mars Commemorate an Anniversary
Celebratory Cartoon Candy Bars
This New Japanese KitKat Flavor Showcases Sanrio Characters
Animated Fish Cafes
The Hangyodon Theme Cafe in Japan will Present Summer Offerings
Cartoon Cat Toothpastes
MOON x Hello Kitty Made a Special-Edition Toothpaste & Toothbrush
Cartoon-Inspired Coffee Accessories
Hello Kitty is Celebrating 50 Years with Grind Coffee
Whimsical Ceramic Cookie Jars
FriendsWithYou and Case Studyo Introduce the 'BUDDY CHUB' Cookie Jar
Anime-Themed Adorable Meal Sets
McDonald's Brings Hello Kitty x Yu-Gi-Oh! to the US
Fish Lover Snacking Sets
The Tinned Fish Serving Set from Fishwife Blends Snacks and Accessories
Sushi-Inspired Pet Treats
The Peppy Ehomaki Sets Come in Varieties for Cats and Dogs Alike
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Tennis-Core Lifestyle Collaborations
Naomi Osaka x Etsy Present a Tennis-Centric Capsule
Holiday-Edition Anime Plushies
The Godzilla and Hello Kitty Plushies from TeeTurtle are Reversible
Cartoon Kitty-Themed Capsules
Forever 21 Celebrates Hello Kitty's 50th Birthday with a New Capsule
Manga-Inspired Mobile Device Accessories
The NARUTO x CASETiFY Collection is Fan-Focused
Lunar New Year-Inspired Mochis
Mochi Gummies Highlights Its Compatibility with Lunar New Year
Festive Soy Sauce Packaging
The Santa Hat Kikkoman Soy Sauce Celebrates the Holidays
Cartoon-Based Lifestyle Bundles
The Hello Kitty x Kitsch Collab Features Styling Essentials
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Playful Parental Cafe Gifts
These Starbucks Japan Mother's Day Products are Charming
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel
UNIQLO Presents an Adorable Hello Kitty Capsule
Whimsical World-Inspired Collections
MINISO and Warner Bros Present a Harry Potter Collection
Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery
NOOE's Bento Jot Offers an Efficient Storage Solution
Posh Portable Incense Holders
The Takumi Tokyo Rin Incense Holder is Crafted with Wood and Brass
New Year-Inspired Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat New Year's Box Offers Special Snacks for the Season
Anime-Themed Tech Collections
CASETiFY Launches a New Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Collection
Animation Studio Cookbooks
Insight Editions Presents the Studio Ghibli Bento Cookbook
Video Game Travel Merchandise
The Nintendo Super Mario Travel Items are Arriving for Summer
Thematic Journaling Stamps
The Tsuki ‘Lunar Delivery Bullet Journal Stamp Set' has 14 Wood Stamps
Playful Cartoon Apparel
Kenny Scharf and Axel Arigato's Capsule Collection Lets You Wear Art
Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor
IKEA Presents its Second Instalment of the MÄVINN Collection
Limited-Edition Soy Sauce Bottles
Kikkoman's Latest Creative Packaging Features Traditional Dishes
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Cartoon Cat-Like Toothbrushes
Sanrio's Hello Kitty Unveils a Collaboration with MOON Oral Beauty
Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations
Sanrio's Hello Kitty is Remixed in Junji Ito Artwork Styles
Dazzling Holiday Drinkware Collections
Starbucks Japan Has a New Bright Holiday Drinkware Lineup
Anime-Themed Coffee Carriers
The Donguri Kyowakoku Studio Ghibli Mug Tumblers Come in Four Styles
Glow-in-the-Dark Collectible Creatures
Smiski Hippers are Designed for Decorating Your Space
Anime-Inspired Baseball Hats
New Era Partners with Studio Ghibli On a New Hat Collection
Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions
Japan House London Presents Looks Delicious! Installation
Curated Plushie Subscription Boxes
YumeTwins Boasts Kawaii Plushies, Home Goods, and More
Magical Anime-Inspired Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Taiwan Cardcaptor Sakura Pizza is Eye-Catching
Anime-Inspired Collectible Collections
Fangamer Launches a New Line of Castlevania Merch
Nature-Inspired Cookie Gifts
The Comori Little Forest Cookie Can Encourages Play
Branded Ramen Noodle Keychains
The Nissin Donbei Charms are Launching in Japan
Anniversary-Commemorating Cat Watches
Casio Previews its New Hello Kitty Watch Collaboration
Moon Viewing Cafe Drinkware
The Starbucks Japan Tsukimi Collection Has Several Styles
Floral Collectible Trading Cards
Takashi Murakami Unveils the Murakami Flowers Trading Cards
Japanese Culture-Honoring Vases
Ryosuke Fukusada and Ceramic Japan Design the WATOJI Series
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
Artful Holiday Ceramics
Gunia Project's Holiday Collection Boasts Ukrainian Artistry
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
Fast Food Plushie Collaborations
McDonald's Singapore and Hello Kitty Release Eight Plushies
Dynamic Anniversary-Honoring Campaigns
Claire's Launches the Hello Kitty, Hello World Campaign
Japanese Heritage-Honoring Graters
Tsuboe Designs the Artful Heritage Sakura Petal Grater
Ceramic Home Collections
Mackenzie-Childs Collaborates with Pencil & Paper Co. on a New Line
Seasonal Gamer Ornaments
Hallmark Launches a Variety of Gamer-Approved Ornaments for the Holidays
Collaboration Retailer Snack Boxes
The Japan Crate Snack Box is Available from Giant Foods
Japanese Anime-Inspired Puddings
Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory is Serving Spirited Away Puddings
Kitty-Themed Textile-Focused Apparel
péro is Collaborating with Hello Kitty for Spring/Summer 2025
Kimono-Inspired Lighting Capsules
Atsushi Shindo Designs the Warm HAORI Light Series
Traditional Cartoon Artwork
Tokyo's National Museum Presents Hello Kitty: As I Change, So Does She
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Iconic Cat Birthday Celebrations
Hello Kitty Happy 50 Will Take Over Hong Kong's Harbour City
Summer-Themed Subscription Boxes
Bokksu's Summer Collection Features Unique Japanese Snacks
Limited-Edition Artist-Honoring Tees
This Takashi Murakami Tee Celebrates the Latest Exhibit
Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art
Jacques Monneraud Designs the Cardboard Collection
Authentic Asian-American Dolls
The Jilly Doll Celebrates Heritage & Builds Confidence Through Play
Festive Collaborative Plush Workshops
Build-A-Bear Unveils the Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop
Winter-Themed Japanese Snack Boxes
The TokyoTreat Very Merry Snackmas Box is Packed with Goodies
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Japanese Pop Culture-Themed Watches
Tissot Celebrates the Japanese UFO Robot Grendizer Show
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Adorable Cartoon-Themed QSR Meals
McDonald's Hello Kitty Prosperity Meal Celebrates 50th Year
Culture-Honoring Spiralled Chopsticks
nendo Celebrates the Wakasa-nuri with its Rassen Chopsticks
Japanese Craftsmanship-Inspired Sculpture
UO Created the Nakajimaya Crossing Sculpture in a Hotel
Gourmet Holiday Gift Shops
Bonnie & Pop Boasts a Diverse Range of Premium Gourmet Gift Boxes
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Sweden-Inspired Unique Glass Vessels
The Midsummer Mini Vase Series Honors Swedish Tradition
Colorful Enamelware Plates
Studio Tigress Introduced its VIP (Very Important Plates) Collection
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Anime-Themed Collectible Vehicles
TOMY Company Launches a Set of Dragon Ball Toy Vehicles
Ceramic Contemporary Sake Sets
Seth Rogan's Houseplant Presents the New Sake Set of Five Designs
Anime-Themed Snack Holders
The One Piece Going Merry Snack Set is a Versatile Collectible Item
Premium Ultra-Modern Sake Cups
AMBUSH and HEAVENSAKE Join Forces on a Futuristic Sake Cup