
FUURIN ~ Japanese Summer Bell -- Happy Message Double Lucky CatLucky Cat (Maneki Neko) is a universal symbol of good luck and fortune in Japan and can be seen in the entrances of many homes and businesses here. This is another appearance of the famous traditional cat figure in this nostalgic ceramic windchime, that you can hang in your home to catch the breeze for a chiming melody. This summer bell in particular features 2 summer cats that spread the message of "Shiawase Koi Koi Yattekoi." A nice cultural item from Japan that will help to make fond...
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NIOI-FUKURO ~ Mini Potable Fragrance Sachet KINCHAKU / Bag For those who love little trinkets of joy from Japan, here's a cute nioi fukuro (good fragrance bag). It measures 2.5 cm (1 inch), is decorated with a cute floral pattern kinchaku bag and has straps that you can use to tie on a key chain or backpack for that great attention getter. A cool item that's "Made in Japan." (More like this) (Direct link to this product)
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Revoltech No.25 -- MegatronRuthless, maniacal, Megatron. The evil leader of the Decepticons returns in this Revoltech "Destron Leader" figure (in the Japanese Transformers series, Decepticons are called Destrons and Autobots are called Cybertrons). As part of the Revoltech series, this figure features revolver joints placed in 14 different locations on the body, so it's highly posable. Includes alternate head, arm-mounted fusion cannon, and extra pose hands. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)
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FUURIN ~ Japanese Summer Bell / Gold Fish in WaterEnjoy this wonderfully designed bell which you can hang from your house or trees during those hot summer months. It has a kingyo (gold fish) theme, swimming in a bowl, and has a cute card stock "sail" decorated with other goldfish. When the wind catches on the sail it chimes, to make a very relaxing sound. In Japanese, these are Fuurin or wind chimes (summer bells) , that many Japanese associate the sound of this kind of bell as a 'cooling sound'. Measures 5.5 x 6 cm (2 x 2.3 inches). Something...
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Double Lucky Cat Display ~ Case & OKIAGARIKOBOSHI Enjoy this beautiful ceramic figure display, that combines the Russian Nesting Dolls with that of Japanese culture. Made of high quality ceramics, this beautiful maneki neko (luck cat) consists of one large hollow white cat, which encases a smaller black cat inside, both of which have a kanji script written on their cute bellies. It comes with a red display pillow and is great for all Japanophiles. Measures 8 cm tall (3 inches). A heartwarming image of traditional Japan that looks great on...
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Lucky Lover's Cat Display ~ Invitation for Good KarmaThe connection of the cat and good karma in Japanese culture is steeped in tradition and this is a good looking/ well made ceramic figure that works along the lines of the Daruma figures as a lucky charm to bring you good karma and a wonderful welcome display for your guests. It features two cats holding up a heart together waving their paws and measure 7x5 cm (3x2 inches). Comes with a platform, signboard, and background display. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)
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