Blossom Tabi
The traditional Japanese boot just got a makeover. Glittery silver cherry blossoms adorn the outside of this funky footwear, while the inside is lined with comfy red, white and blue fabric. The boots can be worn down to display a bit of sexy calf along with the sumptuous fabric, or up by fastening the monogrammed clasps for a smarter look. Designed by Honmonoya, this is a unique gift for the woman who likes to put her best foot forward. ¥4,000 from Tokyo Made (www.tokyomade.com).

Pick up the Phones
This year’s must-have item for the fashion-conscious music lover. You may have seen similar funky headgear on the streets of Shibuya, but they’re still rather hard to track down. This pair from Mix Style combines decent sound quality with sartorial panache. Choose from a range of designs that span from cute and girly whites and pinks to hardcore rock chick chic, with a skull and crossbones logo in place of the star. ¥3,675 at Loft or Tower Records. www.mix-style.com

Sony Sounds
This lightweight and slender MP3 player can be popped into your pocket or clipped to an outfit before setting out for the day. The best part? With swappable exterior panels, it’s guaranteed not to clash with your outfit. When it runs out of juice or you want to add more tunes, just pop the top off and plug it directly into your computer’s USB slot. Just three minutes will give you a staggering 30 hours of play time—more than enough for a girl on the go. ¥12,200 (4GB) at Yodobashi Camera. www.jp.sonystyle.com

Get Moomin
Calling all fans of Scandinavian comic book characters! Put this annual planner on your Christmas list now. The Moomin daybook range features Snufkin, Mini Mi and, of course, Moomin Troll as cover stars in a variety of appealing colors. Being pocket-sized, it’s perfect to slip into a handbag, to be whipped out when you need it. ¥1,050 at Tokyu Hands. www.sun-star-st.jp

Swedish Shopping
Designed by Marie-Louise Gustavsson, this cute shopping basket can be worn over the shoulder or on the front of your bicycle. A synthesis of Japanese and Swedish aesthetics, the basket was originally made for the Tokyo Style exhibition in Stockholm. The ornate pattern was inspired by the crochet tablecloths that Gustavsson’s grandmother used when she had guests for tea, making the basket both modern and sweetly traditional. ¥9,240 at MoMA Design Store (www.momastore.org).

Dance All Night
If you bought a Nintendo Wii last year but find the fun has begun to fade, get yourself kitted out with the Dance Dance Revolution Mat. You can enjoy the excitement of the original Konami arcade game while sparing yourself the indignity of being shamed in public by honing your moves in the comfort of your living room. Your happy feet will also help you work off all that turkey you’ve been putting away—though you might want to give yourself an hour or two after Christmas dinner before you start bopping. Having said that, this digital dance floor is also wipe-clean! ¥7,180 at Yodobashi Camera. www.konami.jp

Underwater Home Movies
This handheld digicam from Sanyo allows you to shoot video in any waterlogged environment. Because it’s designed to be “compatible with active lifestyles,” you can probably also let the little ones get their sticky paws on it without stressing too much about the consequences. Photos from the Xacti come out at a resolution of 8 megapixels and videos in Mpeg-4 format. Tip: for an English menu, pick up the VPC-CA8 version at any of Tokyo’s duty-free stores. Roughly ¥50,000 at area electronics retailers. www.sanyo.com

QFO
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a remote-controlled flying saucer. We used to annoy our parents with remote controlled cars, but kids these days can now take that to a whole new level—not just getting under their feet, but in their faces too! The QFO is operated by infrared remote and can fly to heights of about eight meters. Just consider your grandma’s weak heart before you ambush her with this awesome gadget. ¥4,200 at Tokyu Hands. www.takaratomy.co.jp

Shower Songs
All the family can sing in the shower with this clever gizmo. Simply make a bath-time playlist—we suggest starting off with “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles”—and pop your MP3 player behind the splash-proof screen. Waterproof speakers will provide you with a soundtrack while you splosh, groove and croon around the bathroom. Getting funky has never felt this clean. ¥5,000 at Tokyu Hands. www.twinbird.jp

Pleo Robot Dinosaur
Many of us in Japan suffer from draconian anti-pet rules imposed by uncaring landlords. Fear not: help is at hand in the form of Pleo, a robotic dinosaur who doesn’t poop or leave hair everywhere. When the family interacts with Pleo, he learns new behaviors and gradually develops his own personality. He loves to explore, play tug of war and be petted. Just remember that Pleo also gets upset when he is ignored for too long, so anyone with bad memories of Tamagotchi tantrums may want to steer clear of this digital attention hog. ¥52,500 at Marui department store. www.pleoworld.com