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Go-Ninja Action Strap -- Red ~ Fire Dragon

This is an adorably cute little keychain or cell phone mascot with the unmistakable stamp of Japan -- the Go Ninja! This little doll with fully posable arms, legs and head is an inch and a half long, and is decorated with a tiny metal ninja star. On the chest is the kanji "nin" for ninja. This is a fun little character that you'll want to carry with you always. A great little mascot for those into mini toys, like Bearbrick. This is the red Ninja, "Fire Monkey"! (More like this) (Direct link to...

"O-Tachi" Long Samurai Sword Keychain -- Silver

One of the most recognizable weapons in Japanese history is that of the katana sword. Known for their high craftsmanship, this was a weapon that was wielded by only the most experienced of swordsman. A weapon that's filled with both spirit and tradition. For our J-list customers who are weapons fanatics of Japan, we have a great item for you. This is a replication of a samurai sword with hilt to be used as a key chain. Measuring at about 8 inches in length, the sword can be drawn from its case...

Basic Kanji Drill New -- 3rd Grade

For students of Japanese who want another way to increase their kanji skills, or for those who just want a good way to practice, here is a kanji workbook to get you up to speed starting from the Japanese third grade school level. This workbook takes you through step-by-step exercises that give you writing practice for the basic kanji characters learned by lower level Japanese elementary school students, with basic-use words that are probably familiar to second or third level Japanese language...

Rei Ayanami BMX Trick Figure

Rei in her EVA suit, Rei in her nightgown, Rei trick riding a BMX bike? It's surely something new for the ubiquitous character from Neon Genesis Evangelion, possibly a "Girl Next Door kind of casual/accessible concept -- in any case this nicely cast high grade PVC figure sculpted by Tsukuru Shirahige from Kotobukiya. In her casual clothes, doing something you might want to see her doing, having fun (as opposed to being depressed), being...normal? It's a wacky slice of life Rei figure that you...

Lucky Charm for Safe Drive -- "Mikoshi" Car Window Mascot ~ Black

Here's a wonderful item from Japan for your vehicle: a lucky charm that says kotsuu anzen or "safe driving" with a mikoshi or portable shrine attached. This cute car accessory sticks onto your window with a suction cup, and has a charm written in kanji hanging from the cup. From the cup the portable shrine hangs-- this is a miniaturization of the large portable shrines that Japanese people are seen carrying on the streets in festivals. Attached to the bottom of this charm are a tassle and two...

Specially Selected Chopsticks Set

This is an assembly of fine Japanese chopsticks -- made of five different types of wood, these make a great display or gift, and are perfectly crafted and weighted for eating with. Five quality woods are represented in this collection: red sandalwood, chestnut, blackwood, box tree and Bombay blackwood. Each set is 22.5cm (9") long and features a "chiselled" look at the holding end to assist in gripping while eating, as well as give the chopsticks a natural look. Top quality, these chopsticks...