Best Kitchen Finds Under $15 at Amazon’s Japanese Outlet

As someone who writes about shopping for a living, I always get excited when I discover a new hidden storefront on Amazon. The latest one to catch my attention is Amazon’s Japan Store, a secret outlet packed with genius, affordable kitchen tools. While many of these items are essential for Japanese cooking, they translate well to virtually any cuisine and deserve a spot in every kitchen. Packed with vegetable graters, rice paddles, clever egg piercers, and more gadgets, this storefront can help you make meal prepping practically effortless. We’ve rounded up 12 of our favorite game-changing finds from Amazon’s Japanese outlet below — they’re all $14 or less.

Best Kitchen Products Under $14 at Amazon’s Japanese Outlet

• Japanese Julienne Peeler and Veggie Peeler, $7, originally $9
• Japanese Towel Tenugui with Fray Prevention Processing, $9
• Ichihara Wood Workshop Rice Paddle, $11
• Kotobuki Goma Slicky Sesame Grinder, $8
• Seki Japan Crinkle Cut Knife, $14
• Inomata Sushi Mold, $6
• Earblis Japanese Vegetable Grater, $8 with coupon, originally $12
• Seki Japan Egg Piercer, $12
• Swing & Self-Standing Pizza Cutter, $6
• Matcha Sifter, $13 
• Seki Japan Silicone Egg Separator, $14, originally $15
• Seki Japan Multifunction Pull-Top Can Opener, $10, originally $12

Japanese Julienne Peeler and Veggie Peeler

Perfect for tiny kitchens, this set of vegetable peelers features razor-sharp stainless steel blades that make meal prep a breeze. The squatter 4.17-inch slicer quickly peels skin off produce and has a loop for removing eyes from potatoes. The larger 5.35-inch julienne peeler is ideal for stripping veggies for stir-fries, salads, or even zoodles. “These work better than any other I’ve bought,” a reviewer said of the peelers. “Great quality, easy to clean.”

Japanese Towel Tenugui with Fray Prevention Processing

Ditch your boring dishcloths for these durable, fray-free towels that double as decor. “The sewing is superb and evenly stitched. No loose threads, nothing out of place,” raved one shopper of the 100% cotton towels, which come in 11 pretty patterns. Another reviewer was skeptical about the fray-free cloths but praised how well they dry hands and dishes, adding that they “definitely saved the use and cost of paper towels!”

Ichihara Wood Workshop Rice Paddle

In Japan, wooden rice paddles are traditionally used to stir and serve batches of rice. Crafted from cypress, this sturdy one has a shorter handle and wider surface area, making it great for mixing cake batters and thicker doughs. It’s a great alternative to plastic cooking utensils; to keep it in tip-top shape, hand-wash only and condition with mineral oil every few weeks. 

 Kotobuki Goma Slicky Sesame Grinder

Sesame grinders are used to turn toasted sesame seeds into a powder or paste, adding flavor to a variety of dishes like noodles, soups, salads, and sushi. While there are fancier models on the market, Amazon shoppers swear by this $8 one. “I’ve bought electric sesame grinders twice before, but they broke quickly,” said a shopper. “This one is simple, easy to use, and perfect for grinding sesame seeds.”

Seki Japan Crinkle Cut Knife

Whether making French fries, pickles, or assembling a cheeseboard, this crinkle-cut knife makes the most average food look oh-so-fancy. Featuring a wavy stainless steel blade and an easy-grip handle, the knife is also perfect for prepping meals for picky eaters. “It makes veggies more fun to eat,” said a reviewer, adding, “I use this all the time.”

Inomata Sushi Mold

Forget that boring sandwich — this simple gadget lets you create rice balls in heart, star, and bear shapes that are almost too cute to eat. “The mold is easy to use,” said a reviewer. “Just scoop in the rice, put on the lid, and squeeze the bottom to make perfectly shaped rice balls.” You can add diced veggies to the rice balls or try “placing a tiny bit of canned flaked salmon into the center,” one customer suggested. “They came out great.”

Earblis Japanese Vegetable Grater

Made of sturdy plastic, this tool has three types of teeth to handle a variety of ingredients. The daikon grater creates Japan’s traditional daikon oiroshi condiment, though it can also give other root vegetables a fluffy texture for adding to soups and stews. Its seasoning grater is ideal for ginger and garlic, and the oni grater can coarsely chop apples for baking recipes. “I'd say this is a must-have for anyone who's been using a cheese grater for everything,” said a reviewer. “You'll be amazed at what this opens up.”

Seki Japan Egg Piercer

If hard-boiled eggs are a mainstay of your diet, you’ll find this adorable egg piercer especially handy. The sunny yellow gadget lets you prick a hole in the egg’s base, releasing air to prevent “eggplosions” during boiling and making the shell easy to remove once cooled. “The shells practically fall off the egg just by looking at them!” said a thrilled Amazon customer. “I’m gobsmacked by how well this works.”

Swing & Self-Standing Pizza Cutter

Available in two vibrant colors, this pizza cutter stands proudly on the counter, saving you valuable drawer space. Reviewers actually prefer that the cutter is made of plastic rather than metal, since it won’t scratch pans or cause accidents while slicing. It “cuts better than expected for being plastic,” said one shopper. “There’s also little risk of cutting yourself compared to a steel cutter.” 

Matcha Sifter 

A sifter is essential for making matcha, as it eliminates clumps from the powder and helps it mix more evenly when whisked into hot water. This fine-mesh stainless steel model is a mini multitasker; beyond matcha, it’s good for making loose-leaf tea and dusting powdered sugar or cocoa onto decadent desserts.

Seki Japan Silicone Egg Separator

Got a recipe that requires you to separate yolks from their egg whites? This little gadget beats using two shells as a strainer (and you don’t have to worry about the yolk breaking). Just crack the egg in a bowl, squeeze the chicken’s wings, and it sucks up the yolk in a snap. It “works great and [is] sooo cute!” exclaimed a shopper.

Seki Japan Multifunction Pull-Top Can Opener

If you’ve ever struggled to open jar lids, bottle caps, and pull-tabs (and let’s face it, who hasn’t?), this multipurpose tool is a must. To remove a tricky topper, place the gadget on the lid or cap, squeeze it so the metal teeth get a good grip, then turn the container counterclockwise — off it comes! The jar opener’s end features a groove for lifting up pull-tabs, and there’s a magnet on the back so you can keep it within reach on the fridge.