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NATSU-MATSURI / Japanese Summer Festival Fan with Bamboo frame

A traditional bamboo fan, beautifully handmade in the old Japanese style. Has a wave illustration with the Kanji character used in the word Matsuri (summer festival). Perfect as a wall display item or if you really want to put it to good use, a stylish companion with a cool glass of lemonade on a hot summers day. (More like this)

TARAKO / Cod Roe Cream -- Spaghetti Sauce

Try out this Japanese style spaghetti sauce, uniquely delicious tarako (Cod Roe) cream flavor, that can also be used for making a tarako infused sandwich or for your other Japanified fusion creations. This is a very popular taste in Japan that finds its way into many culturally adjusted dishes, from pizza to pancakes. Includes a packet of sauce and a packet of seasoning that are ready to serve. "Fine Quality, Fine Smile" in this tasty Japanese sauce. (More like this)

Deco-Doughnut (Gift Photo Book & CD-R & Message Card) -- WEDDING

Send a special greeting the next time you make a CD for your new boyfriend, girlfriend, or special Other. These CD case/greeting cards are a perfect fit for which they were intended. Each card/case includes one blank illustrated CD-R in the theme of the card. This is the "Happy Wedding" version. (More like this)        

Meiji Copan Butter

Once in a while there comes a snack from Japan that really raises the bar. The snack sorcerers at Meiji have done it again with their new Bistro Copan Copan Butter flavor snack crisps, that are little crouton-esque bread pieces that have such an amazing flavor you might want to eat them as a side dish with your next gourmet meal. Your snack perception will never be the same. Another delicious masterpiece from Meiji. (More like this)

Meiji Pupurun Gummy -- Mediterranean Lemon

Collagen is one of the new health crazes in Japan. Collagen is a major protein in our bodies especially in connective tissue, and it is now believed that collagen intake helps slow down the body's natural aging process by smoothing out the wrinkles of the skin, reducing cellulite and even restoring damaged hair. A good source of collagen is from gelatin, the main component of gummy treats. Here is a gummy that touts its collagen content in a dual layer snack. The outer layer is made entirely...

Ice Candy Bar Maker -- 4pcs

A fun set for making ice bars from your favorite juice or 'grape drink', with a cool twist -- the holders have a straw built in so you can drink the melty ice when it's no longer going along with your popsicle plans. A fun way to spend a summer day and a smart sipping addition to the normal popsicle maker trays. Easy to use, just pour in your desired freezable liquid, after frozen thaw the tray in a little warm liquid until they slide out. Something to make room for in your freezer and keep for...

Disposable KAKIKOURI / Japanese Shaved Ice Cup -- 6pcs

For your summer ice fun, these 'shaved ice with syrup' cups have a cool illustration with the kanji for kouri (ice) and a rolling mound of frosty snow. Great for themed parties and general good times. They're made of strong plastic so are re-usable. (More like this)

Deco-Doughnut (Gift Photo Book & CD-R & Message Card) -- NEW BABY

Send a special greeting the next time you make a CD for your new boyfriend, girlfriend, or special Other. These CD case/greeting cards are a perfect fit for which they were intended. Each card/case includes one blank illustrated CD-R in the theme of the card. This is the "Happy Baby" version. (More like this)    

Gaisokyu -- Yoshitoshi Abe

Yoshitoshi ABe, who did the original character designs for the hit cyberpunk anime Serial Experiements Lain, and now brings to you a fantastic new project entitled Gaisokyu (Endless Shrine). Fans of his artwork and those with an interest in his anime style illustrations will certainly enjoy this volume, which contains dozens of art pieces designed by ABe with a grand collection of his works between 1994 and today. A combination of pencilled sketch art and mostly full color artwork from his...

Model Graphix No. 273 Aug 2007

In the world, there are cool things and then there are cool things. Model Graphix, a new magazine dedicated to bringing you information on the very best anime toys and models, with every issue just overflowing with fabulous pictures of the coolest items from Japan: completed models, garage kids, limited edition toys and mass-produced figures, and more! Excellent robot shows (Macross, Gundam), bishoujo game characters and anime toys, and Japan's excellent plastic model kits are all well...