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Japanese T-shirt "Daruma" (Wish for Love)

The Daruma is a famous symbol of Japan, a red, round statue that brings good luck. The famous red doll is based on Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk from the 6th century who incidentally invented Kung-fu, who stared at a wall for nine years until his arms and legs atropied, turning him into this shape. Here's how the Daruma doll works: write the thing you wish for on the front and blacken one eye. If you get your wish, blacken the other eye. This daruma says ren'ai joju , which is a prayer to Buddha...

Yellow (No.7) Chopsticks & Case

These are a pair of handy chopsticks that are made out of real bamboo for top quality. Each pair of Green chopsticks measures approximately 7 inches in length and has a specially textured tip to make it easier to pick up your food. It comes with a matching acrylic case to hold, so you can take these anywhere to avoid using disposable chopsticks -- an environmentally friendly alternative! Bring with your lunch or a restaurant, these colorful portable chopsticks are easy to keep in your purse or...

Uranaikko Gum ~ Cola Flavor

In Japan, there are wooden sticks called "omikuji" which have fortunes written on them -- you pull one out, and based on the message on the stick, you'll have good luck or bad luck in the future. Here's some wacky fortune telling gum which are just like these omikuji sticks, but you can chew the delicious cola-flavored gum and share it with your friends. The green sticks inside are "lucky" if you pull one out. A really fun item from Japan! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

Japanese T-shirt "Ramune"

One of the most famous images of the rise of Japan's popular culture through anime and manga has been snacks like Pocky or Japanese drinks like the legendary Ramune, that drink that comes with a glass ball stuck inside the bottle forcing you to drink it a special way. It's been a part of Japan's history for over a hundred years, appearing in the 19th century (the name is a mis-pronounciation of "lemonade") and achieving worldwide fame with the rise of anime and manga culture. Now you can sport...

Japanese T-shirt "Daruma" (Wish for Love)

The Daruma is a famous symbol of Japan, a red, round statue that brings good luck. The famous red doll is based on Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk from the 6th century who incidentally invented Kung-fu, who stared at a wall for nine years until his arms and legs atropied, turning him into this shape. Here's how the Daruma doll works: write the thing you wish for on the front and blacken one eye. If you get your wish, blacken the other eye. This daruma says ren'ai joju , which is a prayer to Buddha...

Japanese T-shirt "Daruma" (Wish for Love)

The Daruma is a famous symbol of Japan, a red, round statue that brings good luck. The famous red doll is based on Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk from the 6th century who incidentally invented Kung-fu, who stared at a wall for nine years until his arms and legs atropied, turning him into this shape. Here's how the Daruma doll works: write the thing you wish for on the front and blacken one eye. If you get your wish, blacken the other eye. This daruma says ren'ai joju , which is a prayer to Buddha...

Japanese T-shirt "Daruma" (Wish for Love)

The Daruma is a famous symbol of Japan, a red, round statue that brings good luck. The famous red doll is based on Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk from the 6th century who incidentally invented Kung-fu, who stared at a wall for nine years until his arms and legs atropied, turning him into this shape. Here's how the Daruma doll works: write the thing you wish for on the front and blacken one eye. If you get your wish, blacken the other eye. This daruma says ren'ai joju , which is a prayer to Buddha...

Howl's Moving Castle Stamp Set *A* -- Set of 4

Studio Ghibli is coming out with a tone of collectible wooden stamps featuring characters from many of their hit movies. Fortunately for you collectors out there, J-list is able to help. This series features a great four piece stamp set featuring characters from "Howl's Moving Castle" - Howl, Sophie, the Castle, and Heen the dog. Each wooden stamp (for of them in this set) measures 4 x 4 cm (1 x 1 in), is lined with rubber for and comes with ink that's ready to be used at a moments notice...

Using Manga to Improve Your Japanese Conversational Skills ~ Manga de Manabu Nihongo Kaiwajutsu

Here's a unique approach to learning Japanese, with manga, the unique visual comics that have been popular in Japan ever since the days of ukiyo-e artist Hokusai, who coined the term (it literally means "whimsical pictures"). This text takes you through many everyday situations in Japan using manga to illustrate cultural points, and gives you lots of reading practice. Features 12 chapters with topics such as introductions, invitations, asking for help and directions, casual conversation, and...

Gohan Mada?! -- Is Dinner Ready Yet? - Full Set of 10 ~ Puchi Sample Series

Re-ment comes with another fantastic item for fans of their pocket sized miniature meal sets. This one is appropriately called 'Gohan Mada' or ' I'm still waiting for a meal.' Featuring some of the most recognizable kitchen accessories that you can find in any home in Japan, these miniature sets look so life like that you can practically smell these delicious meals piping hot directly from the stove. Each box has a certain theme, 10 in all, and comes with a full array of spices, utensils, and...