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!!
Hello Kitty Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler
A classic insulated tumbler to keep your drinks cold. They have a few different designs available – check them out!
Hello Kitty and Friends Monopoly Set
Looking for a bit of a different Hello Kitty gift for that friend who has everything? I love the idea of gifting a board game because you’re also giving the opportunity to invite friends round and make memories together.
The playing pieces are all your favourite Sanrio characters including Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Badtz-maru, Keroppi, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi.
Hello Kitty Wireless Bluetooth Light-Up Headphones
These bluetooth headphones aren’t just for listening to music. They’re also a style item, with the cute cat ears and Hello Kitty’s signature bow! There are a couple of different colour ways too.
Hello Kitty Beanie
Love this beanie. It’s a more understated choice for a gift for a friend who loves Hello Kitty but maybe doesn’t want to go to crazy about it.
Also comes in pink!
Fuzzy Keychain
A cute and affordable Hello Kitty gift idea when you just want to get your friend a little something without breaking the bank. Works as a keychain or bag charm. There’s a whole range of different Sanrio characters too!
Fender x Hello Kitty White Stratocaster Bundle
Ok, not a gift for everyone but so crazy cool I had to include it! Do you know anyone who would love this Hello Kitty guitar?
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Rebecca is the founder of Team Japanese. She spent two years teaching English in Ehime, Japan. Now back in the UK, she spends her time blogging, self-studying Japanese and wrangling a very genki toddler.