Looking for the perfect gift for the holidays?
Whether you’re shopping for a true foodie, a sushi lover, a Japan fan, a culinary adventurer or someone you simply want to surprise — we’re happy to help you on your way! In this gift guide you’ll find original, surprising and flavourful gifts that are guaranteed to put a smile on someone’s face. Prices are included so you can easily choose what fits your budget.
Get inspired and discover the best Japanese gifts to give (or secretly keep for yourself).
1. New!: Matcha Powder & Tools – full experience or individual options, from €16.50
Matcha makes a wonderful gift for both tea lovers and latte fans. Our matcha comes from Shizuoka, Japan, is first harvest, and of course 100% genuine Japanese tencha. It has a beautiful balance of smoothness and richness, with deep umami, natural sweetness and a pleasant light bitterness. It delivers a great kick too: the flavour stays vibrant even in a warm latte.
Our complete starter set (bowl, chasen, chasen holder, bamboo scoop and 30 g matcha) is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to start making matcha at home. It includes all the essentials to get started right away. All tools are made in Japan and feature a calm, timeless design.
You can also purchase the set without powder, or choose just the matcha itself — ideal for anyone who already has part of the equipment at home.
2. Sushi sets – Luxury DIY kits, from €54.21
Want to surprise someone who loves spending time in the kitchen? Our sushi sets are the ultimate gift for every sushi lover or passionate home cook. With these boxes, you can make amazing, restaurant-quality sushi at home — complete with top-quality rice, nori, vinegar, soy sauce and a rolling mat.
You can choose from two versions: with or without fresh wasabi (+ tools) from our own greenhouse. This way, you’re not just giving ingredients, but a complete culinary experience that someone can really dive into.
3. Dutch Wasabi gift set – with fresh, real wasabi, from €39.95
For anyone who wants to give something truly special: the Dutch Wasabi gift set. This beautiful package contains our own home-grown, real fresh wasabi — our signature product that we’re incredibly proud of! Together with a stainless steel wasabi & ginger grater and a bamboo brush — everything you need to prepare wasabi in the authentic Japanese way.
You can choose from two versions, with the option of adding soy sauce from Tomasu, brewed in Rotterdam. Beautiful products from close to home. A unique, artisanal gift that makes an impression. An ideal present for enthusiastic home cooks, Japan lovers, adventurous eaters or anyone who enjoys working with truly high-quality, special ingredients.
4. Tableware sets – sushi tableware, chopstick sets and sake sets, from €11.95
Japanese tableware is always a safe bet: stylish, timeless and perfect for adding a touch of Japan to the dining table. Ideal for cosy evenings at home, which become even more special with pieces like these. With prices starting from €11.95, there’s a beautiful option for every budget.
The perfect gift for anyone who loves functional design with a Japanese touch. We also have a brand-new set: the Sushi Sakura tableware, with a beautiful Japanese cherry blossom design.
5. A beautiful bottle of sake – from €16.95
Choose a special bottle of sake from our wide range — perfect as a refined and surprising gift. Need help choosing? If you’re looking for something truly unique, we recommend the Jabara Sake: a special fruit sake (fruit liqueur) made with Jabara citrus, which is harvested in just one small village in Japan. Prefer something more well-known? Ice Breaker is a fantastic choice. This sake is incredibly popular in Japan.
On the product pages you’ll find more information about each specific sake. There’s plenty of variety: dry, fruity, fresh, sweet, tangy — you name it. The fruit sakes (for example with yuzu or mandarin) are especially accessible: usually delightfully sweet and ideal for people who don’t like a strong alcohol taste. They also work wonderfully in a spritz or cocktail.
6. Tomasu – artisanal Rotterdam–Asian products, from €12.50
Tomasu brews its own soy sauce in Rotterdam — fully artisanal, using locally grown soybeans and their own fermented ingredients. We carry their beautiful products in our range, each of them perfect as a gift.
Go for one of their special soy sauces, the unique sambal or the surprising soy salt; truly flavourful presents. Our recommendation? The limited Sweet Spicy Soy Sauce: brewed with their own grown Madame Jeanette peppers and perfect for anyone who loves a sweet-spicy kick. A gift that will make someone genuinely happy.
7. Accessible yet surprisingly special flavour boosters, from €7.50
Want to give a gift that’s accessible for everyone, but still just that little bit different? Then these Japanese flavour boosters are a perfect choice.
Think of the yakiniku BBQ sauces: rich, umami-packed and ready to use straight from the bottle for grilled meat, vegetables or quick weekday meals. Or try the award-winning and beautiful negi oil, made with Japanese spring onion/leek (negi), which gives every dish a delicious deep, garlic-like flavour — from ramen and fried rice to salads and dips.
Our sakura-smoked sweet rice vinegaris also a stunning choice: delicate, gently acidic, lightly sweet and with a touch of smoke that makes every dressing, marinade or sushi creation unique and creative.
These are products that anyone can use, regardless of cooking level, yet they still deliver that surprising “wow effect” once tasted. They effortlessly add Japanese depth to everyday dishes without being complicated.
8. A beautiful Japanese chef’s knife or whetstone – from €49.00
A good knife is the secret weapon of every passionate home cook and professional chef — and therefore a fantastic gift. In our range you’ll find a wide selection of high-quality Japanese knives, from robust Kamakura knives to razor-sharp, lightweight MAC knives. Each knife is designed with a specific purpose in mind: from detailed precision work to effortless everyday cutting.
Have a look at our collection and discover which knife best suits the person you’re shopping for. A stylish, durable and very practical gift that will last for years. With a good knife, every dish is raised to a higher level with ease.
9. Rokkakkei – wall magnets, knife blocks and magnetic frames, from €185
Want to really go all out and surprise someone with a spectacular gift? Then Rokkakkei products are a perfect choice. These beautiful, handmade wall magnets and knife blocks are designed not only to store Japanese knives safely, but also to present them in a stylish way: practical and aesthetic at the same time.
Minimalist, modern and made with great attention to detail — a Rokkakkei piece is a true work of art for the kitchen and a gift that will last a very long time. You can also choose from different types of wood, so you can pick exactly what your loved one will like.
10. Shiso syrup & Shiso Delight – delicious and alcohol-free, from €17.50
Looking for a gift that’s truly different, yet still accessible and delicious? Then shiso syrup and Shiso Delight are perfect choices. Both products are made from purple shiso — an aromatic Japanese herb with a unique flavour reminiscent of raspberry, basil, mint and citrus all at once.
The shiso syrup is ideal for lemonades, cocktails, mocktails or as a finishing touch over desserts, while Shiso Delight tastes fantastic on its own, mixed with (sparkling) water, or poured over ice cream, yoghurt or fruit. Together they create a playful, colourful and super-refreshing way to introduce someone to one of Japan’s most surprising aromas.
11. Japanese beer – Echigo Koshihikari 500 ml, from €5.95
This 500 ml bottle of Echigo Koshihikari is a Japanese rice lager brewed with premium Koshihikari rice. The result is a dry, smooth beer with a fresh finish, golden colour and white head.
Give this bottle as a gift for a little moment of discovery: it might be someone’s very first Japanese beer. It’s an accessible beer, suitable for a wide audience. And on top of that, it tastes great with sushi.
Create your own gift box – fully customised, from €3.50
Some of the ideas above already come in beautiful Dutch Wasabi gift packaging, such as the sushi DIY set. The tableware sets also come in a lovely box that you can give as a present right away.
But did you know you can also create your own gift box with us? Perfect when you know exactly what someone likes — or when you want to give a gift that is just as unique as the recipient. Simply choose your favourite individual products from our range and add the Dutch Wasabi Gift Box to your order. We’ll pack everything carefully, so you can give a stylish, personal gift without any hassle.
The box is also easy to open and close again after delivery, so you can still add something extra or personal, such as a card.
For example, put together a little bundle with our beloved wasabi and yuzu mayonnaises and mustards (from €7.50 per item), add the gift box (€3.50), and you’ll have an original, flavourful and affordable gift that will genuinely make someone happy.
An ideal gift for anyone who loves variety, personalisation and tasty surprises — from foodies to hobby cooks, from snack-platter builders to mayo lovers. In no time at all, you create a gift that perfectly matches the person you want to surprise!
