Troll the ancient yuletide carol with these traditional gifts.

Washi Paper
Consider an assortment of traditional Japanese paper for the craft inclined, or simply use it to jazz up your gifts with ornate wrapping. (various prices at Loft).

Tea and Sake Sets
Tradition and elegance cannot be ignored in holiday shopping. And nothing shows off Japanese craftsmanship and design like pottery ware for sake or tea. These sets from Meili come in a variety of colors and motifs. (¥4,00 to 6,000 at Meili)

Bath Salts
Here bathing is a highly evolved art form. Until there is a way to send home an authentic onsen experience, the plethora of bath salts available is the next best thing. Certain to make a fun and welcome stocking stuffer for those in need of a relaxing dip. (¥100-¥398 at Loft)

Chakourou Tea Burner Set
Green tea is not only for drinking. These elegant stoneware burners known as chakourou offer a distinctly Japanese take on the incense burner. A modest but stylish design and mild fragrance makes this a top pick for moms. (¥2,520 at Meili)

Courtesy of Tokyu Hands

With Asimo as an ambassador, Japan’s face to the world is often robotic. These two mechanical men are gifts from the future.

Karakuri Ningyo Set
This toy is a fully functioning model of the original Japanese mechanical “robots” of the Edo period. Featuring several styles such as the Bow-Shooting Boy and Somersault Doll they’re the perfect gift for any Japanophile in the family. (¥5,980-¥8,190 at Tokyu Hands)

Robosapien Huma
This self-described funky and cool guy is a programmable robot from Takara that walks, wiggles, and gyrates at your command. (¥15,750 at Tokyu Hands)