Amazon Has a Secret Japanese Outlet Full of Genius Kitchen Tools, and Prices Start at $8

Some of the best products we’ve tested over the years hail from Japan, from kitchen knives to smart rice cookers. Japan produces some of the most reliable, clever kitchen gadgets on the market, and now’s the perfect time to stock up. The good news is, it’s easier to track down quality Japanese-made products than you’d think — you just have to know where to look. 

Amazon has a hidden Japanese storefront, and there’s an entire section dedicated to kitchen products. We shopped through dozens of clever kitchen tools, and these eight caught our eye. Prices start at just $8.

Best Kitchen Products at Amazon’s Japanese Storefront

• Gifu Japan Seki Multifunctional Kitchen Scissors, $25
• Atoma Diamond Sharpener Medium, $44, originally $62
• Soonear Mandoline Slicer, $32, originally $40
• Gifu Japan Seki Flat Whisk, $12
• M.V. Trading Kotobuki Goma Slicky Sesame Seed Grinder, $8
• Gifu Japan Seki Egg Mix Stick, $11
• Benriner Turner Slicer, $61
• Gifu Japan Japanese Can Opener, $14

Gifu Japan Seki Multifunctional Kitchen Scissors

These kitchen shears are so much more than what meets the eye. The multifunctional scissors can not only snip herbs and open packages, but it also doubles as a bottle opener, a can opener, a nutcracker, and more. The blades are made from durable Japanese stainless steel, and this particular pair of scissors was designed for left-handed cooks.

Atoma Diamond Sharpener Medium

This simple tool makes it easier than ever to keep your knives sharp. The diamond plate sharpens and smooths blades with ease and efficiency. While the plate is durable, several shoppers said they love that it can be replaced when need be, so you don’t have to purchase a whole new plate when it wears down.

Soonear Mandoline Slicer

Whether you’re preparing a cucumber salad or a vegetable stir-fry, a good mandoline can make all the difference. The Soonear mandoline slicer includes three easily interchangeable blades that allow you to slice, shred, and julienne. It’s on sale right now, so don’t wait to grab it for only $32.

Gifu Japan Seki Flat Whisk

This genius whisk is designed for ultimate convenience. It’s flat, so you can store it in your drawers, and it’s curved to align with the shape of any mixing bowl, making it easy to combine ingredients and scoop batter into pans. Plus, as one shopper noted, you “don’t have to worry about it rusting” since it’s made from plastic, not metal. 

M.V. Trading Kotobuki Goma Slicky Sesame Seed Grinder

One Amazon shopper called this sesame seed grinder a “must-have item for Asian cooking,” and it’s easy to see why. Aromatic sesame seeds add flavor and crunch to any recipe, and this clever tool not only dispenses but grinds them for a bolder taste. Despite being made from plastic, several shoppers said this grinder is surprisingly durable.

Gifu Japan Seki Egg Mix Stick

This stirring stick is a surefire way to get the perfect scrambled eggs and omelets every time. It has a long, thin plastic handle and a small stainless steel blade at the tip that cuts through egg whites and yolks and whips them into a smooth, uniform texture. 

Benriner Turner Slicer

This kitchen device is a smart and simple way to cut vegetables into a spiral shape. The vegetable spiralizer comes with four interchangeable blades — a flat blade, a fine-toothed blade, a medium-toothed blade, and a coarse-toothed blade that allow you to cut thick ribbons or thin strips of potatoes, zucchini, carrots, and everything in between. 

Gifu Japan Japanese Can Opener

Smart, sleek, and simple, this minimalist can opener is the last one you’ll ever need to buy. According to shoppers, it “might just last forever” and won’t collect rust. The can opener is easy to use and is an innovative, space-saving alternative to the more popular twisting can openers.