Cool Gifts for Kids to Enjoy This Winter

Key Takeaways

• Explore cool gifts for kids of any age, as we break down our gift guide for younger and older children (and the kids at heart).
• Consider gifting great winter activities for kids that everyone in the family will enjoy!
• Get in touch with your nostalgic side and revisit Japanese classic toys and series that the next generation will love, too.

Let’s face it: some parts of adulting shouldn’t be so hard. One of those things is shopping for gifts for kids that are both cool and unique, yet budget-friendly.

Fortunately, the whole world is literally at your fingertips more than ever before. If that new world of possibilities is overwhelming, then we recommend turning to the experts at Plaza Japan, where we ship fun from Japan to doors around the world! Explore some of our favorite ideas for unique kids’ gift that will also find irresistible:

Gifts for Younger Kids

Thinking of what to get for an especially young child? When shopping for toddlers and very young kids, you’re on the hunt for cool gifts that are also interactive, educational, and durable, as well as winter activities for kids that are both safe and enriching. Consider some of these ideas for the youngest who are just starting to discover fun for themselves:

First Train Sets

Trains have been transfixing adults and children alike for generations, and Japan is a grand central station for all things locomotive. Explore Plarail and Japan-exclusive Thomas and Friends merchandise for unique gifts that will get your kid’s hobby on the right track.

Cute Plush Toys

Our adorable plush toys are sources of comfort for many kids at heart, which also means they are excellent for future adults! Whether it’s impossibly soft stuffed animals or plush dolls that are uniquely Japanese, like Rilakkuma bears, you can’t go wrong!

For Your Newly Hatched Pokémon

Looking for a cool gift for an aspiring trainer? Kids are never too young to start catching their first Pokémon when helpful adults are around, after all! Explore one-of-a-kind merch from Monpoke, which brings Japanese levels of quality and comfortable Pokémon gear for even the littlest infants.

Cool Gifts for Older, Craftier Kids

Japan is the cool kid on the block when it comes to fandoms, which is why older kids will love these unique gifts for their cool factor as well as the fun factor. Here are just some ideas to get you started!

Great Gifts for Kids, Quality Winter Activities Together

You can find mainstays here like plush toys, diecast cars, and superhero action figures, including ones from Marvel and DC, but what if you’re looking for something to do together when the weather outside is frightful? Take inspiration from our loads of fun activities, including:

• Buildable model kits; go for beginner-friendly options like HG Gundam kits
• Paper art crafts and craft kits with designs you won’t find anywhere else 
• Tabletop and card games galore!

Whether it’s building quality Japanese model kits or puzzles, or strategizing a winning Yu-Gi-Oh deck, these cool gifts are fantastic winter activities for kids to do solo or as a whole family.

For Pampering

Do you have a budding beautician or fashionista? Explore cheerful accessories, unique anime apparel, and even fun stuff for the bath!

For the Smartypants

Perhaps your kid prefers winter activities that leave room for suspense, mystery, and logic! Check out plenty of zany magic trick kits for the trickster, nanoblocks for the builder, and quirky, statement-making stationery for the writer. 

Still unsure if that cool gift is ideal for younger kids, older kids, or better as a treat for yourself? Please reach out to our friendly customer service! 

For Fans of All Things Animation

Animated shows, movies, and cartoon-like video games are popular for people of all ages, and there is something for everyone. That also means you can find plenty of unique kid-friendly anime and gaming gifts with merchandise from their favorite series! Explore our troves from beloved franchises like Mario from Nintendo, Digimon, the ever-classic Sailor Moon, and plenty more.

We also proudly ship authentic Peanuts and Disney merchandise that is only available in Japan, making your cool factor so cold it’s Frozen. Let it go and order today!

Share Some Nostalgia

Make the old new again by sharing classics with your youngest! Think back on the series and toys from Japan that you loved as a kid, and what you can’t wait for them to discover. Recapture the magic and find gifts just as cool for kids today as they sparked for you:

• Go O.G. kawaii with Sanrio, and delve into our array of completely adorable merch from Hello Kitty and all of her friends, including Pochacco, Cinnamoroll, and Pom Pom Purin.
• Licca Doll is an adored centerpiece of childhood in Japan, and today, she remains just as popular as ever, with even more friends, family, and pets to accompany her. Share the joy with your kids, and as an extra fun gift, consider selecting unique clothes and accessories as well.
• If you’re like Licca Doll and love Doraemon, we have plenty of cool Doraemon merch that makes for perfect kids’ gifts and for your own happy throwback vibes.
• Ghibli classics haven’t just stood the test of time: they get better with age. Explore our collection of comforting, authentic Ghibli merch that will be just as cherished.

And: Don’t Forget the Snacks!

Fill your gift bag with authentic Japanese foods, and fuel your fun with irresistibly savory and sweet goods alike! After all, just like the snacks you’ll want to treat yourself to, the gifts you’ll find here are cool for kids of any age, so go ahead and indulge and add them to your secret treasure stash.

For over two decades and counting, Plaza Japan has been trusted in the business of shipping the best of fun in Japan to the world. Considering that means we’ve practically grown up with the Internet, that also means we’re also your go-to online source for authentic merchandise from popular franchises, great quality and well-designed toys, tasty treats, and more. So, aside from our fast shipping, what are you waiting for? Order cool gifts for kids and adults with confidence from Plaza Japan!

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