If your dad is passionate about Japanese culture, surprise him with a handcrafted gift that reflects his interests. Asayu Japan’s collection offers unique, Made-in-Japan items that blend traditional craftsmanship with everyday use. Whether he’s starting the day with coffee, strolling around the house, or unwinding with a drink, each gift below celebrates Japanese artistry and tradition.

1-Ceramic Tea Cup

An elegant ceramic cup, Made in Japan (Gifu Prefecture), perfect for tea or coffee. Crafted in the Mino-yaki tradition (over 1,300 years of history), it features a refined gray-white glaze. Practical for daily use, it's both microwave and dishwasher safe, blending Japanese beauty with modern functionality.

2-Sakura Nights: Sake Set

A 100% Japanese black ceramic sake set, adorned with cherry blossom motifs. Made from Mino-yaki clay in Gifu (1,300 years of tradition), it evokes the ephemeral beauty of Japanese spring with its delicate sakura decorations. This flask (tokkuri) and two cups (ochoko) are ideal for enjoying sake hot or cold, adding a refined touch to any family gathering.

3-Olive Green Ceramic Mortar with Wooden Pestle 

A traditional handmade Japanese bowl (Toki, Gifu) designed for grinding spices and condiments. Crafted in Minoyaki using ancestral know-how, it reflects the aesthetic of wabi-sabi. Its wooden pestle and grooved interior walls make grinding easy (sesame, herbs, etc.), and it's dishwasher safe for modern convenience. An original gift to enrich the kitchen of any Japanese culture enthusiast.

4-Ceramic Coffee Mug

A handmade mug Made in Japan from Toki clay (Gifu), featuring a warm caramel color. Each piece is unique due to its subtle glaze variations, celebrating Japan's Minoyaki heritage. Versatile, this mug is perfect for coffee or tea and is both microwave and dishwasher safe, combining traditional Japanese charm with everyday practicality.

5-Tatami Setta Zori Sandals

These Setta sandals make a thoughtful and culturally rich gift. Their eco-friendly construction with rush grass offers superior comfort and practical benefits like moisture absorption and odor neutralization, keeping feet comfortable year round. Beyond their modern appeal, their historical significance from the Edo period adds a unique touch, allowing your father to embrace both tradition and style, whether worn with traditional Japanese attire or as a sophisticated accent to casual Western outfits.

Each of these gifts is a conversation starter and a piece of Japanese heritage, they blend functionality with cultural depth. This Father’s Day, give your dad a present that honors both his interests and the centuries-old craftsmanship behind it.