NIPPON SALES · 日本製CHRISTMAS PICK
Shun Classic 8-inch chef's knife
A handcrafted chef's knife with a VG-MAX core.
Why we picked it: The best-known Japanese chef's knife line, and a safe first knife to give.
Listing: "handcrafted in Japan"
Knives, teapots, bowls and small tools for the kitchen and the tea table. Each pick is checked against its own Amazon listing. Prices change often, so tap a button to see today's price on Amazon.
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Kai Seki Magoroku Damascus santoku
A small 145 mm santoku with a Damascus blade.
Why we picked it: A small santoku from Seki that suits home cooks with smaller hands.
Listing: "Country of Manufacture: Japan" Global Model X 8-inch chef's knife
All-steel knife from the makers of Global.
Why we picked it: All stainless steel in one piece, so there is no handle seam to trap food.
Listing: "Made in Japan"Global Granton 8-inch chef's knife
Dimpled blade that keeps food from sticking.
Why we picked it: The dimples on the blade are made to help slices release.
Listing: "Product of Japan"Global G-9 bread knife
Long serrated knife for bread and cake.
Why we picked it: A long serrated blade for bread, from a brand that makes its knives in Japan.
Listing: made in the Niigata factory, Japan- CHRISTMAS PICK
Iwachu iron tetsubin teapot, black
Cast iron teapot with a removable tea infuser.
Why we picked it: Cast iron teapots from Iwachu are a classic Japanese gift, and this one includes an infuser.
Listing: "Made in Japan" Iwachu iron tetsubin teapot, cranberry
The same teapot in a red enamel finish.
Why we picked it: Same teapot as above, for someone who prefers a colored finish.
Listing: "Made in Japan"- CHRISTMAS PICK
cores Kiki mug
A microwave-safe ceramic mug.
Why we picked it: A simple mug that is easy to use every day and safe in the microwave.
Listing: "Made in Japan" - CHRISTMAS PICK
Reusable Japanese chopsticks, 2 pairs
A traditional chopstick set for the table.
Why we picked it: Two pairs, so it works as a small gift or a first set.
Listing: "Made in Japan" - CHRISTMAS PICK
Otsuka Gyokuro green tea, 50 g
A shaded, sweet green tea for slow cups.
Why we picked it: Gyokuro is a shaded tea, and it makes a gentle, sweet gift for tea fans.
Listing: "Proudly produced in Japan" Kimura 7-inch santoku knife
Why we picked it: Says Made in Japan right in the listing title, at a modest size.
Listing title: "[Made in Japan]"- CHRISTMAS PICK
Yoshihiro VG10 hammered Damascus santoku
Why we picked it: A hammered Damascus pattern gives it a handmade look for a gift.
Listing: "Made in Japan" - CHRISTMAS PICK
Misono 8-inch chef's knife
Why we picked it: A Misono chef's knife with Japan stated as the country of origin.
Listing: "Country of Origin: Japan" - CHRISTMAS PICK
Shun Premier 8-inch chef's knife
Why we picked it: The Premier line is Shun's hand-hammered look, a step up from the Classic.
Listing: "handcrafted in Japan" Shun Sora 8-inch chef's knife
Why we picked it: A Shun that is a bit lighter and simpler than the Premier.
Listing: "handcrafted in Japan"Shun multi-purpose kitchen shears
Why we picked it: Shun shears for kitchen jobs a knife handles badly, like poultry and herbs.
Listing: "handcrafted in Japan"- CHRISTMAS PICK
Shun Premier 4-piece steak knife set
Why we picked it: A set of four steak knives, handy as a wedding or housewarming gift.
Listing: "handcrafted in Japan" Henckels multi-purpose kitchen scissors
Why we picked it: Everyday kitchen scissors with Made in Japan on the listing.
Listing: "Made in Japan"- CHRISTMAS PICK
Shapton Kuromaku whetstone, 1000 and 5000 grit
Why we picked it: A two-grit whetstone, the usual way to keep a Japanese knife sharp.
Listing: "Made in Japan" Iwachu cast iron pan, 5.5 inch
Why we picked it: A small cast iron pan from Iwachu, good for eggs or a single serving.
Listing: "Made in Japan"- CHRISTMAS PICK
ITCHU-DO HAKEME Nambu tetsubin, 1000 ml
Why we picked it: A larger Nambu tetsubin for serving tea at the table.
Listing: "Origin: Made in Japan" - CHRISTMAS PICK
Mino ware kyusu teapot with infuser, matte black
Why we picked it: A kyusu is the side-handle teapot Japanese tea is usually brewed in, and this one has an infuser.
Listing: "made in Japan" Mino ware yunomi tea cup, 300 ml
Why we picked it: A yunomi is an everyday Japanese tea cup, simple to give with tea.
Listing: "Made in Japan"TIGER vacuum-insulated stainless water bottle
Why we picked it: A vacuum-insulated bottle where Japan is stated as the country of manufacture.
Listing: "Country of Manufacture: Japan"- CHRISTMAS PICK
Asayu ceremonial grade matcha, 30 g
Why we picked it: A small 30 g tin of ceremonial grade matcha, easy to try or give.
Listing: "Made in Japan" - CHRISTMAS PICK
Arita Imari ware rice bowl, 5.3 inch
Why we picked it: Arita is Japan's best-known porcelain region, so this works as a gift bowl.
Listing: "Made in Japan" JapanBargain lacquered bento boxes, 2-pack
Why we picked it: Two lacquered bento boxes, so a couple can share the set.
Listing: "Made in Japan"- CHRISTMAS PICK
JapanBargain 3-tier jubako box
Why we picked it: Stacked jubako boxes are traditionally used for New Year food.
Listing: "Made in Japan" - CHRISTMAS PICK
Noto Hiba wood chopsticks
Why we picked it: Wood chopsticks with a Japanese wood named in the title.
Listing: "Made in Japan" Shimomura Meijin miso strainer
Why we picked it: A small tool that makes miso soup easier, from a Japanese maker.
Listing: "Made in Japan"Japanese ceramic suribachi mortar and pestle
Why we picked it: A suribachi is used for grinding sesame and sauces, a nice item for cooks.
Listing: "Made in Japan"Yoshikawa 20 cm tempura pot
Why we picked it: A small pot made for deep frying tempura at home.
Listing: "Made in Japan"- CHRISTMAS PICK
Yoshikawa 26 cm stainless shabu-shabu pot
Why we picked it: A wide stainless pot for shabu-shabu, or any table-top hot pot meal.
Listing: "Made in Japan" - CHRISTMAS PICK
Shun Classic 6.5-inch nakiri knife
Why we picked it: A nakiri is the Japanese vegetable knife, and this one is from the Shun Classic line.
Listing: "handcrafted in Japan" Kimura 6.5-inch nakiri knife
Why we picked it: A nakiri at a modest size, with Made in Japan in the listing title.
Listing title: "[Made in Japan]"Kai Seki Magoroku Watakake nakiri knife, 165 mm
Why we picked it: A Seki-made nakiri from Kai with a 165 mm blade.
Listing: "Made in JAPAN"Matcha whisk (chasen), made in Japan
Why we picked it: A matcha whisk is the one tool you need to make matcha, so it pairs well with a tin of tea.
Listing title: "Made in Japan"Iwasawa Glass Edomae soy sauce pourer
Why we picked it: A small glass pourer in the old Edo style, so soy sauce comes out in a clean thin stream.
Listing: "Soda glass Made in Japan"Ichiku Mino ware pot, blue
Why we picked it: A small pot from Mino, a pottery town in Gifu, with made in Japan in the listing title.
Listing title: "Made in Japan"
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