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Pink Hello Kitty x ONSEN Kawaii Bath Towel Strap

For lovers of cute and kitty alike, this new Hello Kitty Onsen strap is a great item to adorn your bag or personal item with a cute piece of traditional Japan. Chirimen is the Japanese word for kimono fabric, and each of these little Hello Kitty straps was made with care out of chirimen, each one has a cute little Hello Kitty at the onsen wearing a sexy towel -- kawaii! This one has a braided strap and a little jingling bell that can be removed via the connecting clip. Enjoy this pink onsen...

SAKURA Clear Tea Container

Whether you have teas of the loose leaf or in the tea bag versions, let this sealed container keep your favorite teas as fresh as the day you bought it. Made of a transparent plastic, this container has a secure air tight pink lid to protect your tea from becoming stale. This can also be used to keep coffee beans, herbs, or any other dried perishable you want to keep from the elements in a stylish transparent case. Measures 14 cm tall (5.5") with a diameter of 8cm (3.14"), a quaint sakura...

Nikyoro x Donut Fluffy Cushion

This is a cute plush pillow of the adorable Nikyoro as a donut, that although looks edible is only meant for your personal decorative fun. Created by the folks at Prime Nakamura, it measures 33 cm and is perfect for use in your room, your car or anywhere you feel you need a little extra company.

Maneki Neko Kompeito ~ Traditional Japanese Candy

Another great taste from Japan that's been around for more than five centuries, this is Kasugai kompeito (also written konpeito) candy, a kind of hard candy that looks like stars, exploding out in all directions. This is a tasty package of an authentic sweet candy from Japan's past, stored inside a cute maneki neko (lucky cat) cardboard figure to bring you that extra luck! Made in Japan.  

Blue Clear Nikyoro Soup Bowl Set ~ 2 Bowls & Chopsticks

"Nikyoro" is a bento item character by the Prime Nakamura company in Japan, that is developing somewhat of a cult following, practically being the Japanese version of "Have a Nice Day." Here's a cute soup bowl / donburi (rice bowl dish) set with a cute Nikyoro design. This set comes with chopsticks (measuring 18 cm or 7 inches) and two bowls, a large (14 cm or 5 inches in diameter) and a small one 9.5 cm (3.7 inches in diameter) to hold soups or desserts inside. The name Nikyoro combines "niko...

Coro Coro Comic June 2009

Coro Coro comic gets its name from the Japanese word "koro koro" (something that is thick, fat and small, a term endeared by children and lovers of cuteness alike. Jam packed with explosive artwork, Coro Coro is a treat for serious manga fans and those who want to see what it's all about. This issue also has 21 different stories featured, including Duel Masters, Beblade, Kirby, Pokemon, Stand Up! and many other popular characters. Plus you get cool free stuff in each issue, for example pull out...

Simple Black Knee High Socks

Fashion magazines, movies, and even the girls walking down the street... You'll see them everywhere. Black knee high socks. A fabulous fashion trend that never seems to get tiring, black knee high socks are what's used by Japanese ladies to add that extra Ummphhh to their style. This is a pair of simple knee high socks that's made available to you and is great for those foot sized 22- 24 cm. The leg length is 55 cm. Wear them with dress shoes, open toe heels, white high heels, black high heels...

GATSBY ~ Green Men's Hair Wax / Air Rise

Ever wonder how Japanese guys make their hair fashionably spiky and cool? The secret lies with these GATSBY "moving rubber" hair wax. A specially textured hair product that produces a firmer hold than your typical hair gel or hair spray, it's a much easier and reliable method of hair styling with long lasting results. Just use a little and it goes a long way! Easily washes off with regular shampoo and conditioner. This purchase is for a standard sized container of Gatsby Hair Wax. This is the...

Large Size Onigiri Bento Box ~ PANDA

Fans of unique Japanese bento boxes will love this great new series of "Onigiri" bento, specially designed to store one large triangle shaped rice balls in addition to the rest of your delicious lunch. It measures 11 across, 10.5 tall and x 7 cm deep (4.3 x 4.1 x 2.8 inches). A built in lock on design helps keep your onigiri safe from the rigors of daily use and features a "Nikyoro" (from niko niko meaning smiling, and kyoro kyoro meaning eye looking around from left to right) style...

Rabbit PAW Die-cut 2 tiers Bento Box with Fork

A really cute bento 'box' in the shape of a rabbit bear face with big eyes (part of the Nikyoro line of products) and two tiers with a sealing top tier for keeping your wet and dry foods separated. The bottom tier measures 11 x 10 x 3.5 cm, the tope sealable section is 12 x 9 x 3 cm. It also comes with a fork so you've always got your utensils handy once lunch time rolls around. The name Nikyoro combines "niko niko" (happy and smiling) with "kyoro kyoro" (the sound of eyes looking left to...