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Bath HIRAGANA Chart

Here's a terrific study idea for memorizing the Japanese Hiragana characters -- study in the bath! This handy Hiragana table poster features the basic non-kanji characters of the Japanese language, on a waterproof plastic sheet poster that's made to be put up on to the wall of your shower or bath. Good for people wanting to develop their basics, this chart will help you cement your memory of all the characters with little pictures and examples of Japanese words that begin with each character...

Cinnamoroll 3D ONIGIRI Shaper

Very useful item form Japan, this is an ultra cool "dekoben" (decoration bento) shaper used for your delicious onigiri. "Onigiri" means "Rice Ball" in English, and is an item that almost all Japanese eat for their lunches, since it's a quick and mobile way to get a meal in this fast paced society. These onigiri maker forms the adorable shape of Cinnamoroll, which also forms an indentation of his cute facial expression. Simply pack the rice and press down on the dekoben to form the shape. Made...

Mini ONIGIRI Shaper ~ Fish

Very useful item form Japan named Onigiri Pon. "Onigiri" means "Rice Ball" in English. Almost all Japanese like to eat Onigiri for their lunch, since it's a quick and mobile way to get a meal in this fast paced society. These onigiri makers are designed for packaging inside a bento box and make cube shapes for easy packing. What makes this special however is the push down top, which molds a specific indentation adding that extra kawaiiness to your menu. This shaper forms a cute fish shape...

Easy Boiled-Egg Shaper -- Fish & Car Shapes

Add a little character to your bento lunches with these cool boiled egg shapers (yudetama gokko) from Japan. Designed to handle large eggs, these shapers help mold your delicacies into fun characters that smile back at you when you're ready to munch on your lunch. Easy to use, simply place the boiled egg inside the shaper (make sure the egg is hot), and close the lid, place the device in some cold water for 10 mins, and when it's done, you've got cute edible characters that you can place inside...

Sanrio CINNAMOROLL Training Chopsticks

It's true: using chopsticks can be hard when you're getting used to them, and not everyone has the dexterity to pick it up right away. Now there's help in the form of these handy chopsticks with a "training clip" that helps you keep the sticks together. These "training chopsticks" by Sanrio are perfect for people who want to learn how to wield the simple dining utensils of the East. These plastic chopsticks are designed with special grips to help you place your fingers in the right location and...

Fraulein Revoltech #001 Rei Ayanami ~ Neon Genesis Evangelion

10 years after its debut, Neon Genesis Evangelion still has a special place in the hearts of many anime fans as the series that reinvented the mecha genre and gave a boost to anime across the world. Its influence on anime is a hotly debated topic, but there is no question as to its success -- the characters and mecha are all anime icons, loved by fans the world over. We're excited about this new Revoltech (revolver joint) of Rei Ayanami in the Fraulein lineup. 10 different points of movement...

2009 Calendar -- Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro

A classic manga/ anime by illustrator Shigeru Mizuki, this is Ge Ge Ge no Kitarou (aka Hakaba Kitarou) which is known for popularizing the folklore of ghostly creatures known as the Yokai. Kitaro, a Yokai, works to preserve the peace between the Yokai and human worlds throughout the series. Great for fans of retro Toei Animation. Sized B3 (51.5cm x 36.4cm or 20 1/4" x 14 1/4") and 7 pages. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)     Get 15% off 4 or more calendars! Just add 4...