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3D Ice Boulder Tray

If you like your drinks "on the rocks", this 3D Ice Boulder Tray makes huge ice boulders you can use for your favorite drinks. Just fill the bottom tray with water (or your favorite liquid) so it overflows a bit and put the top tray on, squeezing down gently so that some of the water flows out the holes on the top of the shapes (easier done than said). Let em freeze, open the mold, and viola -- 2.5 inch (6 cm) diameter rock ice boulders for your serving pleasure. These are great for impressing...

Princess Mononoke Playing Cards

The Japanese love to play cards just as much as anyone else (only they call it "trump"). Now you can enjoy playing cards with this pack of super cute Princess Mononoke (Mononoke Hime) playing cards tucked away safely in their own sturdy clear plastic case. A variety of different scenes from the beloved movie are depicted on each card. A great way to enjoy a game. Anime collectors and Miyazaki fans will gobble them up. Please note that these cards are legitimate and licensed products from Studio...

Kamikaze Headband -- Kamikaze Hachimaki

Hachimaki (headbands) as they are known in Japanese carry great slogans from the more modern eras of Japan. Still popular at parties, rallies, and other functions where the speaker(s) want to incite the crowd to join their cause, they carry slogans such as this one: "Kamikaze" ("Divine Wind") and is one of the most easily recognized Japanese slogans around the world. It's a great way to show your Japanese spirit, and even just your own unique fighting spirit! Grab one today and let the world...

Edo Style Handy Accessory Pouch -- Gray

Another great item with an traditional feel is this accessory pouch. When completely extended it measures 13x23 cm (5x9 inches) and contains a number of pockets to store coins and other items which are secured by button style loop holes. The main storage compartment is secured by a zipper and folds up nice and neat to a 8.5x13 cm (3.3 x 5 inch) dimension to fit easily in your bag or purse. Great for summer nights when wearing a kimono for that authentic Japanese touch. Made of soft cotton. This...

Fighting Spirit Headband -- Toukon Hachimaki

Hachimaki (headbands) as they are known in Japanese carry great slogans from the more modern eras of Japan. Still popular at parties, rallies, and other functions where the speaker(s) want to incite the crowd to join their cause, they carry slogans such as this one: "Toukon" ("I have fighting spirit!"). It's a great way to show your Japanese spirit, and even just your own unique fighting spirit! Grab one today and let the world know you are here! Measures approximately 85 cm in length (33.5 cm...

Sex and the Japanese

Unlike religions in the West which require that human sexuality be repressed to the point that it is traumatizing rather than nurturing, Shinto, the native religion of Japan, recognized, respected and celebrated the sensual side of life with great gusto. The Japanese were thus saved from the fears frustrations and violence that result when this natural and essential human need is denied and subverted. The sexual attitudes and customs of present-day Japanese continue to reflect this ancient...

Shigekix Aha! Brain -- Muscat Flavor

Shigekix is the delicious candy that gives a new meaning to the word sour, often causing people to contort their faces in sour shock horror. Giving your taste buds a yummy and rude awakening of fruity flavor, they now "function" to give your brain a wake up call as Aha! Brain Shigekix. Fortified with BCAA (Branched Chain Amino Acids), "Shigekix Aha! Brain" works to stimulate your brain cells to give you more moments of "Aha!" when you figure out the solutions to complex problems (or maybe...

Kanji Square Geta w/Shima (Stripes) Pattern ~ Varnished Paulownia

The Japanese have worn sandals for centuries, and many men wear them still, often well into winter. This excellent set of footwear from Japan is based on the idea of the traditional wooden geta, but modernizes them with a hard rubber-soled bottom, and a soft cloth material strap in black with a traditional striped samurai-esque pattern. These measure 25 cm (10 inches) from end to end (please do be sure to check your own measurements before purchasing). These are well made and comfortable wooden...

Kanji Square Geta w/Shima (Stripes) Pattern ~ Varnished Paulownia

The Japanese have worn sandals for centuries, and many men wear them still, often well into winter. This excellent set of footwear from Japan is based on the idea of the traditional wooden geta, but modernizes them with a hard rubber-soled bottom, and a soft cloth material strap in black with a traditional striped samurai-esque pattern. These measure 25 cm (10 inches) from end to end (please do be sure to check your own measurements before purchasing). These are well made and comfortable wooden...

Japanese T-shirt "Green Tea" (Men's Standard)

The Japanese love tea, and one of their favorite refreshments that have taken the world by storm is Green Tea (otherwise known as Matcha in Japanese). This wacky T-shirt parody comes from a famous Green Tea brand that is stored in every fridge of every household throughout Japan. The message, "If you want to know Japan, Ocha." Made out of 100% cotton from AAA Brand T-shirts in a refreshing green tea color. Show off your love for Japan's tea culture. Sizes available are from small through extra...