Crazy Japanese Christmas gifts you never knew you needed

Come Christmas, buying gifts can be difficult. If it’s someone you’ve known for a long time, you’re probably out of ideas. Likewise, if the person is someone you don’t know well, chocolate or toiletries are safe but boring options. For those of you who want something a little different this year, let’s take a look at some Japanese inventions that the person you’re shopping for almost certainly won’t have.

Novelty items

Japanese people like novelty items. Here are some of our favorites.

seaweed towel

While we’re talking towels, don’t forget about the kombu seaweed provided by our friends at Felissimo.

meat towel

For those who spend a fraction of their time scrolling through Japanese dating apps, after every cute puppy photo, there’s a photo of meatloaf. We don’t really know why. But here’s a towel with a meat roll on it, perfect for your Bumble date. Check out the meat towels on Amazon.

convenience store socks

It’s not an ordinary convenience store, it must be a Family Mart.

Muscle chopstick holder

It’s funny to go to a friend’s house for dinner and look down at your chopsticks only to find them resting between a muscular person.

Kitten fluffy leg warmers

Not sure why these kitty leg warmers look so ridiculous, but at least they raise money for cat charities.

Shrimp Tempura Umbrella

Even vegetarians can appreciate these fried shrimp umbrellas.

Relaxation program

After running around looking for last minute gifts, Christmas is suddenly over and it’s time to relax.

Self-steaming eye mask

These self-steaming eye masks from Japanese brand Kao may not be the flashiest gifts, but they’re great. Sit back, relax, and let the steam do its work. We fall asleep almost every time.

earlobe warmer

Place these heating patches on your earlobes to keep you warm in the winter. They can also be used on the neck, shoulders, hands and feet. Check them out via RelaxQ.

exciting stationery

The best stationery comes from Japan.

Calbee Stationery

Made in the shape of everyone’s favorite convenience store potato snack, Calbee, this stationery is a practical gift that’s sure to make people smile. Its Japanese manufacturer, Funbox, specializes in unique novelty items, primarily for use in capsule machines. The company’s online store is here.

Kitten Lover Stamp

These adorable rubber stamps are available to help turn your stamps into stories. Make your recipients laugh when they open your letter. They are perfect for Christmas or New Year’s cards.

Moses Parted the Red Sea Pencil Box

Felissimo’s classic design was originally released in 2016 and has been widely copied. Get the original here.

strange items

Some of them are very useful!

sexy carrot pillow

This is just what you’re buying for the person in your life who needs a sexy vegetable cushion. If they like daikon, even better.

baby foot moisturizer

This baby foot moisturizer is very popular in Japan. It’s guaranteed to make your feet feel like baby’s feet: soft, warm, and even a little squishy. While we can’t guarantee you’ll have baby-like feet, they will definitely feel super soft after using these for an hour.

Kiwi mascot

A fake kiwi, packaged in fake plastic and with legs like a kiwi, there are many levels of meta here.

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