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Chibi Maruko chan Kanji Dictionary 2

Chibi Maruko chan is not so well known outside of Japan, although it's probably the #3 rated anime series in terms of viewership, after Sazae-san and Doraemon. If you're a student of Japanese, here's a great manga and kanji dictionary that helps you master all kanji in grades 2, 3 and 4. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Buy 4 or more photobooks and get 15% off!

Parody Market Scented Double-sided Marker ~ RAMUNE (SODA)

The Sakamoto company is making their wonderfully scented vibrant mark with their new Parody Market scented markers, made to smell like the popular popsicle treat you can find at almost any Konbini (convenience store) in Japancalled 'Gari-Gari-kun'. The markers are double-sided, with one fine point and one heavy point. This is the Cola scented version. They smell so good, you might want to taste them -- but don't, we tried, and they don't taste so good. But they smell fantastic!    ...

Surprise Daruma Netsuke

A really cool netsuke (strap) with a traditional daruma (that's Japanese for dharma) that has a couple extra added features. The pupils of its eyes zoom out when it's tilted, and then the wow factor increases with the monoscope slide of the seven lucky gods you can see through the hole in the top. Has a deep purple braided strap that is fun to look at all by itself. Also has a little bell attached, that will help you remember the last place where you had your keys or cell phone. For such a...

Nyan Nyan Nyanko ~ Nyanko Tour no Maki

The nyanko cats from San-X are an adorable group of felines who love to dress up in kigurimi (full body costumes) of their favorite food items. In this adorable artbook the nyanko mascots take a fun guided tour around Japan showing you the various treats and landmarks that each region is known for. A picture story based item, it takes you from the tip of Hokkaido, known for their large open fields and cows (in this case cats that dress up like cows), and stopping at various main cities, all the...

My Neighbor Totoro -- Totoro No Sanpo ~ Cat Bus

Everyone who enjoys Studio Ghibli anime seems to love the Nekobus (Cat Bus) from the My Neighbor Totoro anime. Here's an adorable version Nekobus that has the most ingenious (-ly cute) feature of being able to move across a flat surface when you pull the string (by pulling its tail). Kawaii!! 5.5 inches long. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)  

Chibi Maruko chan Kanji Dictionary 1

Chibi Maruko chan is not so well known outside of Japan, although it's probably the #3 rated anime series in terms of viewership, after Sazae-san and Doraemon. If you're a student of Japanese, here's a great manga and kanji dictionary that helps you master all kanji in grades 2, 3 and 4. This is a great supplemental study item that not only includes Japanese furigana pronunciation, but is a comic style dictionary that introduces you new kanji while keeping you entertained. Recommended for those...

Zebra Sarasa Ball Point Pen 0.5 Set of 5 Pastel Colors

A set of 5 vibrant pastel color clip pens from Zebra, with .5 mm ball-points, in pink, orange, green, dark blue, and light blue. This is the Sarasa line, one of the best made pens in Japan today -- the J-List staff is always stealing each other's Sarasa pens. They come in a plastic case for easy storage.     Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)

Nyan Nyan Nyanko ~ Nyanko Japan Tour no Maki

The nyanko cats from San-X are an adorable group of felines who love to dress up in kigurimi (full body costumes) of their favorite food items. In this adorable artbook the nyanko mascots take a fun guided tour around Japan showing you the various treats and landmarks that each region is known for. A picture story based item, it takes you from the tip of Hokkaido, known for their large open fields and cows (in this case cats that dress up like cows), and stopping at various main cities, all the...

My Neighbor Totoro -- Totoro No Sanpo ~ Cat Bus

Everyone who enjoys Studio Ghibli anime seems to love the Nekobus (Cat Bus) from the My Neighbor Totoro anime. Here's an adorable version Nekobus that has the most ingenious (-ly cute) feature of being able to move across a flat surface when you pull the string (by pulling its tail). Kawaii!! 5.5 inches long. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)  

Kinniku Otoko vol. 2 ~ Muscle Men

This is a fantastic anthology of beefy, hunky men with firm pecs and "six-packs" falling in love. Stunning visuals from 12 various authors and illustrators who focus on men who love men, android sex, anal sex, guns, men with glasses, getting tattooed and more. Fantastic stories, including one that even pays homage to Crying Freeman by Ryoichi Ikegami. Published by Kyosai Comics in conjunction with illustrators such as Masanori, Hiro Hira, Shibuki and others. Totally uncensored. 195 pages...