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Sun-Star Paper StitchLock Zn

This is a super-deluxe version of the excellent Sun-Star Stitch Lock stapleless stapler from Japan. A great item that's very popular in offices here in Japan, it is a paper stitch lock that actually "stitches" up to 7 sheets of paper together by using the paper itself to hold everything together. Very cool! Simply slip in, push down the handle to stitch, and pull the paper down and out. This is the heavy duty metal stitcher for the office that is silver in color, and very heavy for ease of use...

Hello Kitty ECO Re-usable Silicon Bento Cup

In our ongoing quest to help make bento culture even more fun for our customers, we've gotten in this line of silicon washable cups that help keep your food separated in your lunch box. This is a set of two open-ended cups molded into Hello Kitty Shapes (aweee) that you can use to fill up with all sort of side dishes. Microwave safe. A great ECO friendly way to keep the Earth from pollution and an official Sanrio product. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

Socks Glue "Pita" for Loose Socks

Japanese high school girls wear outrageously oversized socks called "loose socks." How do they keep their socks from falling down? You guessed it -- they use "socks glue" (also called sock-tachi in Japanese). Here's some authentic socks glue for you, straight from Japan -- an incredible handy water-based glue that you apply to your calf to ensure your socks don't fall down. They go great with the sailor uniforms we carry by Matsukameya of Nagoya! (More like this) (Direct link to this product...

Nida Schuetlich 1/8 Figure ~ Shuraki Trinity Box 04

This original designed character by Yamashita Shunya comes to you from the Shuraki Trinity series courtesy of the Good Smile Company. A 1/8th scale model of the stunning Nida Schuetlich (sometimes spelled Needa) comes with a full assortment of weapons - from a high powered sniper rifle (with five pieces), replaceable bayonet blade, military knife, as well as tons of extras such as an original Drama CD, 24 illustration page booklet and even a second set of clothing (ripped version) to create a...

Graphic Art Style WAGARA T-shirt ~ Flowing Camellia / M size

Look cool and stylish with this wonderful high quality wagara (traditional Japanese design) shirt from Japan. This high quality T-shirt features a beautiful flowing camellia illustration with a modern graphic design twist that's printed in a mixture of various shades of red, white and blue on the back. Printed on a sturdy black color shirt, this professionally silkscreened product of Japan is 100% cotton and comes to you in a Medium sized version. It measures approximately 45 cm (18 inches...

Itsuki Koizumi Action Figure School Uniform ver.-- figma Series ~ Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi

Here's a dynamite item for fans of the hit anime series The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: a highly detailed figure of the character Itsuki Koizumi in his school uniform. This high quality model not only looks great perched on your shelf, but is also fully poseable with multiple joints (like Revoltech) so you can recreate your favorite scenes from the series. Part of the new figma series by Max Factory, he measures 13.5 cm (5 inches) and comes with a variety of props (shoes, different facial...

Tsubu Tsubu Hi-Chew -- Super Drink Flavor

Another yummy flavor in the world-famous Hi-Chew candy tradition, this is the succulent Super Drink flavor. Tsubu-tsubu is a Japanese word that describes a taste sensation similar to tapioca drinks. The little bits of candy drink flavor do the watoosi on your tongue as you groove on the sweet melody ~ it's a fun candy that looks like gum and chews like Starburst! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

Lucky Star Figure Collection Vol.1 Basic Set of 5

From the wacky and popular anime series Lucky Stars (which originally started as a four panel comic) comes this fun figure collection courtesy of Freeing. Terrific sculpting and paint work having been put into these 5 excellent figures cast in high quality PVC, including: Tsukasa, Konata, Kagami, Miyuki and Kuroi Sensei. The figures vary in size ranging from 4 to 5 cm (1.5 - 2 inches) and come to you prepainted, ready to display out of the box. (More like this) (Direct link to this product...

Nida Schuetlich 1/8 Figure ~ Shuraki Trinity Box 04

This original designed character by Yamashita Shunya comes to you from the Shuraki Trinity series courtesy of the Good Smile Company. A 1/8th scale model of the stunning Nida Schuetlich (sometimes spelled Needa) comes with a full assortment of weapons - from a high powered sniper rifle (with five pieces), replaceable bayonet blade, military knife, as well as tons of extras such as an original Drama CD, 24 illustration page booklet and even a second set of clothing (ripped version) to create a...

Graphic Art Style WAGARA T-shirt ~ Flowing Camellia / M size

Look cool and stylish with this wonderful high quality wagara (traditional Japanese design) shirt from Japan. This high quality T-shirt features a beautiful flowing camellia illustration with a modern graphic design twist that's printed in a mixture of various shades of red, white and blue on the back. Printed on a sturdy black color shirt, this professionally silkscreened product of Japan is 100% cotton and comes to you in a Medium sized version. It measures approximately 45 cm (18 inches...