Hello Kitty is one of Japan’s best loved and most famous exports, and for good reason!
Her sweet, cosy aesthetic and timeless appeal have been spreading kawaii charm for years, and she’s popular with kids and adults too in Japan.
If you have a friend or family member who’s a Sanrio fan, here are my top Hello Kitty gift ideas that are sure to please.
Hello Kitty Ceramic Tea Cup
First off, I had to choose this Hello Kitty tea cup! It’s Japanese style, with no handle, so you don’t drink your tea too hot. And it has Kitty-chan’s favourite foods written in Japanese!
Super cute, and even educational! I would buy this as a gift for a friend who loves Hello Kitty and wants to learn Japanese.
Hello Kitty rice bowl with chopsticks
These come in a TON of different Hello Kitty patterns and colours, but I chose this classic red, white and blue design with ‘Hello Kitty’ in hiragana as my favourite.
Reviews say they are great quality and hold up really well after using and washing in the dishwasher. They are perfect for rice, noodles or snacks!
Hello Kitty Heart Glasses Squishmallows Original 8-Inch Plush
My son loves Squishmallows and I love Sanrio, so this Hello Kitty squish would be a winner in our house for sure!
There are actually quite a few Hello Kitty squishmallows available but I couldn’t resist this sailor Kitty with her heart shaped glasses 😍
Nobody who loves Hello Kitty would be mad to get one of these as a gift, that’s for sure.
Hello Kitty Sanrio Strawberry Glass Milk Bottle With Straw
Super sweet glass drink bottle. It says いちごみるく (ichigo miruku) or strawberry milk – a retro Japanese favourite treat.
Great gift idea for someone who loves all things Japanese!
Hello Kitty and Friends Planner with Stickers
Like a lot of language nerds, I am a stationery addict so I couldn’t resist this agenda! I love the little monthly tabs so you can easily find your place.
It is undated – you write in the dates yourself – so you can use it any year. There is space to write your goals and notes.
And it comes with stickers!!