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Hiragana Times Dec 2008 NO. 266

Hiragana Times is a highly recommended monthly publication that combines useful current events with learning the Japanese language. A monthly magazine that features articles both in English and in Japanese, complete with furigana pronunciation, to help learners who haven't mastered kanji yet. Filled with tons of cultural articles that make you think relating to current events, interviews with famous Japanese celebrities, Japanese pop culture, travel, and even articles written by readers...

Tuttuki Bako ~ Magic Finger Box -- Green

Bandai takes interactivity to the next level with their latest and coolest "hand held box o' fun." This Tuttuki Bako (Tuttuki translates "to poke" hence poking box) features five different interactive games where you simply use your finger to "physically" interact with digitized objects. Have fun with the Ameba Stage, Face Stage, Panda Stage, Sea Stage, and Figure stage where you chase down a stick figure that's trying to avoid being crushed. It also doubles as an alarm clock too! Measures 11 x...

Tuttuki Bako ~ Magic Finger Box -- Red

Bandai takes interactivity to the next level with their latest and coolest "hand held box o' fun." This Tuttuki Bako (Tuttuki translates "to poke" hence poking box) features five different interactive games where you simply use your finger to "physically" interact with digitized objects. Have fun with the Ameba Stage, Face Stage, Panda Stage, Sea Stage, and Figure stage where you chase down a stick figure that's trying to avoid being crushed. It also doubles as an alarm clock too! Measures 11 x...

Waku Waku Oekaki Bento

The Japanese absolutely go gaga for anything Kawaii, and one of their most prized treasures are their ability to do eye catching bento art. Coming from the popular bento art blog from the author "Chibi Buu," comes this cook book/ art book published by Locus to bring you a visual experience that will bring back those warm fuzzy feelings for food again. Inside you'll find amazing creations that appeals to both boys and girls - firemen, nurses, a Japanese wedding taken on a boat, and even a baker...

Kimono Hime 6 ~ Kimono Spring Summer Fall Winter Version

It's definitely a pleasure to walk the streets of Tokyo and see more and more young women wearing the traditional Japanese kimono, and seeing it become a fashion trend once again. This book is a beautiful fashion book dedicated to the kimono, in a great "for beginners" approach that reminds us that the kimono is one of the most elegant styles of dresses ever created. It begins with full color fashion shots of an array of kimonos and accessories; an introduction to some of the best high quality...

Glico Giant Caplico -- Strawberry

Enjoy ice cream without the ice with this special chocolate "ice cream" snack, made with whipped puffy chocolate in an ice cream cone! Inside the old fashioned style ice cream cone are two layers of whipped airy milk chocolate center with an outer coating of strawberry chocolate. A crunchy fruity delight from Glico! (Please note: this is not a frozen treat, this is to be enjoyed at room temperature!)

KOIUTA / Tanka about Love SAKE Cup Set of 5

J-List is pleased to bring you this set of 5 high quality guinomi (Japanese print sake cups) perfect for drinking sake hot or cold with a traditional touch. Each cup has a different traditional Japanese illustration printed on them, and each cup will hold 1 oz. of sake. Made of ceramic, you'll love using these to toast "Kampai" at you next sake drinking session! This set features a different Koiuta (Tanka about Love) scenes painted on each cup! Made here in Japan.    

AKA-BEKO ~ Lucky Folkcraft Red Cow Swing Strap

Celebrate the year of the cow in style with this awesome strap that features a red "bobble head" cow. Decorated with all the traditional markings, this strap includes a small suzu (bell) and can be attached as a decorative item on your backpack, purse, electronic device or even the rear view mirror of your car (with some added thread) to make for a cute conversation starter. The cow icon/mascot itself measures 3 cm (inches).

Glico Milk Pocky

The excellent milk Pocky, the new milk flavored pretzel snack from Japan! Pocky are crunchy and delicious, a great treat that's been around in Japan forever. This is a half box for those on the go, lunches or a quick "Pocky fix" at work to get you through till closing. Yum! A great treat by Glico.

Meiji Hokkaido Choco Potato

Seriously, has this been done before?? Meiji has pulled a rabbit out of its sneaky snack hat with their new Hokkaido Choco Potato -- they're little potato sticks covered with dark thick Hokkaido chocolate (the potatoes are from Hokkaido too!). It's a match made in heaven. One thing we must warn you about: these will disappear so fast you might even accuse yourself of stealing some. Definitely a snack to be coveted. A limited edition version so get some before they're gone!