Kawaii means “cute” in Japanese. In this gift guide, you’ll find our favorite kawaii gifts, from clothes and stationery to gadgets and plushies. Read on to get inspired by these cute Japanese gift ideas.
Shiba Inu dogs are one of the most popular breeds in Japan, and they are also loved around the world. This cute shiba inu plushie is a great gift for kids or adults who love the snuggly, sleepy faces of this wonderful breed.
This cute sushi print has tons of personality. This is a great gift for the gal who loves bold prints, fun colors, and eating sushi until she’s fit to burst.
If you need a cute gift for a Pokemon fan, this trio of succulent planters is perfect. Just add greenery, and you’ve got something that looks just like a Bulbasaur.
This listing is just for the planters. Succulents are sold seperately. You can grab some from your local flower shop, or order a five-pack on Amazon (so you have two extra to choose from).
Designed for parents who want to make cute, appetizing meals for their kids, this book would also appeal to other adults who enjoy the Japanese hobby of making “charaben”, or cute character-inspired bento box meals.
This 78-card deck features a kawaii design and a delightful pastel color scheme. If you know someone who loves magic, the occult, and the kawaii aesthetic in equal measure, this is definitely the perfect holiday gift for them.
Japanese stationery is some of the cutest and best made in the world. This San-X set contains a randomized assortment of kawaii stationery, featuring characters from well-known properties like Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, Nyanko, and Hello Kitty.
The character assortment is randomized, but every order is guaranteed to receive one mechanical pencil, three regular pencils, two markers or pens, a mini notebook, two erasers, and one random “secret” item. You also get two small gifts that are randomly selected, so you can expect a total of 12 fun stationery items.
This cute pencil case is the perfect accessory for a kawaii stationery set. The telescoping design makes it easy to transition from storage to work mode, and we love the cute cat design.
One of the most searched-for kawaii gifts are these “squishys”. They’re like stress balls, but cuter. Grab a 20-piece box and split them among a few people as stocking stuffers, or give one lucky person a box all to themselves.
These cute headphones are perfect for listening to music or gaming. The cat ear design definitely makes these kawaii. They are also available in black.
These cute moisturizing face masks make you look like an animal while you’re lounging around and getting beautiful. Four assorted animals are available, so they can pick an animal and treatment that suits their needs that day.
Shopping for someone who loves all things cute and Japanese? This is the gift guide for you. "Kawaii" means "cute" in Japanese, and that's just what we have here.
