60 Japanese Culture Gifts

From Mangafied Vases to Sad Sushi Toys

— December 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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Fishy Time Tellers
Fishy Time Tellers
The Sushi Clock is for Serious Japanese Cuisine Lovers
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Amalgamated Animal Attire
Amalgamated Animal Attire
Sanrio and A Bathing Ape Collaborate for a Collection
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Anime Haro Robots
Anime Haro Robots
The Animated Gundam 00 Japanese Anime Character
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Real Eel Soft Drinks
Real Eel Soft Drinks
Fishy Japanese Drinks
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Soy Sauce Ice Cream
Soy Sauce Ice Cream
Japanese Dessert Topping
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Sushi-Loving Liquor
Sushi-Loving Liquor
The Award Winning Maru Wine from V&S
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Super-Sized Sushi Hats
Super-Sized Sushi Hats
‘Customize Playmo' Figurines Are Fishtastic
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Kitschy Kitchen Timers
Kitschy Kitchen Timers
This Inedible Sushi Sculpture Doubles as Timekeeper
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Sushi-Making Machines
Sushi-Making Machines
Autec Offers Four Kitchen Helpers to Make Tasty Japanese Treats
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Rainbow Beer
Rainbow Beer
Japan's Abashiri Brewery Isn't Making Normal-Colored Beer
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Anime Planters
Anime Planters
Koshi Kawachi's 'Manga Farming' Uses Comics as Soil
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Jellyfish Candy
Jellyfish Candy
Japanese Giant Jellyfish Ground into Space-Age Caramel Sweets
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Paw-Shaped Foot Warmers
Paw-Shaped Foot Warmers
Keep Your Toes Toasty With Heated Anime-Inspired Feet Cushions
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Cashmere Anime
Cashmere Anime
Get These Funny Fashionable Finds At $1000 A Piece
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Gold Hello Kitty Business Cards
Gold Hello Kitty Business Cards
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Crystal Anime Accessories
Crystal Anime Accessories
Sparkling Cartoon Creations by Swarovski
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Geisha Storage Devices
Geisha Storage Devices
Japanese Sensu Handheld Fan USB is Elegeantly Inconspicuous
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Hello Kitty Bicycle Tire
Hello Kitty Bicycle Tire
Leave Cute Eco-Tracks
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Kooky Japanese Plushies
Kooky Japanese Plushies
The Atomic Yeti and Friends by Monsterosity
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Shiso Soda
Shiso Soda
Japan Loves Leafy Green Pepsi for Summer
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Sumo Chairs
Sumo Chairs
1960's Japanese Design Wrestles Its Way Into the 21st Century
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Sanrio Skateboards
Sanrio Skateboards
Hello Kitty and Girl Mike Carroll Join Heads, Bust Ollies
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Anime MP3 Players
Anime MP3 Players
Make Listening Cute With the Mini Hello Kitty Music Player
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Anime Music Players
Anime Music Players
Miffy the MP3 Playing Bunny by MobiBLU
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Japan's Answer To Chia Pets
Japan's Answer To Chia Pets
Nyokki Pet Planters
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Custom Kokeshi Collections
Custom Kokeshi Collections
Japanese American National Museum Sells Series of Limbless Dolls
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Mangafied Vases
Mangafied Vases
Traditional Ming Meets Techno-Pop With 'Manga Ormolu'
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Hello Kitty Printers
Hello Kitty Printers
The Canon Selphy CP770
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Anime Computer Manuals
Anime Computer Manuals
"Manga Database for Dummies" Debunks Organizational Issues
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Simple Sushi Rollers
Simple Sushi Rollers
Osko+Deichmann Design Makes DIY Maki Rolls Easy
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Onomatopoeia Jewelry
Onomatopoeia Jewelry
Hello Kitty Necklace ‘Pow' Pendants Add Punch to the Cat
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Sushi Rolling Machine
Sushi Rolling Machine
Bandai Namco
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Sushi Furniture
Sushi Furniture
Mimi Tin's Fishy Furniture is Interior Decor for Sushi Lovers
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Anime Papercrafts
Anime Papercrafts
Hello Kitty Super Mario Bros. Combine Gaming With Manga
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Anime Phones
Anime Phones
The SH-06A Manga Mobile is Set to Star in ‘Ecangelion' Movie
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Manga-Inspired Friendship Dolls
Manga-Inspired Friendship Dolls
Momiji Dolls Are Cute Harajuku Toys for Adults or Kids
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Japanese Zodiac Sneakers
Japanese Zodiac Sneakers
Erik Kriek Helps Onitsuka Tiger Turn 60 With Horoscope Footwear
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Tokyo Culture Tees
Tokyo Culture Tees
Quolomo Apparel Uses Hello Kitty, Anime & G-Shock Watches
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Sushi Pillow
Sushi Pillow
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Origami-Inspired Lighting
Origami-Inspired Lighting
Modern Floor Lamps Mimic Traditional Japanese Paper Folding
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Eco-Friendly Japanese Lacquered Furniture
Eco-Friendly Japanese Lacquered Furniture
Urushi Bathroom Set by Furo
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Anime Skate Decks
Anime Skate Decks
Discoteca Tokidoki is One Illustratively Stellar Skateboard
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Hello Kitty Guitars
Hello Kitty Guitars
Fender Signs a Deal With That Infamous Cat
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Sad Sushi Toys
Sad Sushi Toys
O-No Crafts Personified Squid Dolls Are Missing their Tentacles
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Girly Luxury Lighter
Girly Luxury Lighter
Hello Kitty Swarovski Zippo
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Japanese Comic Kicks
Japanese Comic Kicks
The Puma 917 Mid Manga Sneakers are Turbo Rad
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Delicious Dessert Jewelry
Delicious Dessert Jewelry
Kawaii Cute Japanese Ring Makes You Want to Bite Your Fingers
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Anime Business Cards
Anime Business Cards
Manga Self-Marketing
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Cartoon-Branded Appliances
Cartoon-Branded Appliances
The Hello Kitty Kitchen Set
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Anime Laptop Accessories
Anime Laptop Accessories
Pink Hello Kitty Notebook Sleeves and Cases
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'Kill Bill' Barbie
'Kill Bill' Barbie
Danny Choo Creates 'Mirai Dollfie,' a Manga-Inspired Murderess
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Anime-Zing Corsets
Anime-Zing Corsets
'Matinee' Corset by Jacci Uses Manga Influences
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Japanese Toon Decorations
Japanese Toon Decorations
Anime Christmas Ornaments are the Reason for the Season
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Sushi Slippers
Sushi Slippers
Nigiri Footwear by Sushibooties Has Removable Faux Fish Pieces
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Anime Face Walls
Anime Face Walls
Chocovenyl Children's Wall Decals by Leading International Artists
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Bento Box Bling
Bento Box Bling
Carolyn Tille Creates Sushi Jewelry for Japanese Food Addicts
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Anime-Inspired Shoes
Anime-Inspired Shoes
Manga Footwear
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Soda Can Kittens
Soda Can Kittens
Hello Kitty Jewelry Made from Aluminum Cans
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