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Fujiya Milky Chocolate -- Uji Matcha

A wonderful treat which all of us at J-List love and recommend, this is the excellent Milky Candy from Fujiya, with the lovable Peko-chan on each wrapper. A delicious taste that's uniquely Japanese, Milky Candy is a delicious peach flavored caramel. Each bag is large, and comes with 40 individually wrapped pieces. This seasonal variation is Uji Matcha (green tea from Uji) Milky, with the traditional taste of green tea. A perfect candy for green tea snack fantatics!

Bourbon Blanchul Mini Green Tea Chocolate & Cookie

A classic in Japan, this is Bourbon's Blanchul chocolate cookies, a delicious cookie on one side (actually a "digestive biscuit" similar to McVitties of England) and a chocolate "painting" on the other side. Contains 6 cookies in this package. This is mild Blanchul Green Tea (matcha) Chocolate, perfect to eat with tea or coffee.

Lotte Cube Gum -- Lychee Mint Flavor

Adding a little new flavor to the 8-bit generation, Lotte produces a refreshing mint flavored gum in the shape of awesome cubes that you can munch on by the handful. Part of the Plus X lineup, Cube gum comes to you in a flip open protective case, and is decorated with cute mint leaves with a retro 8-bit design. Comes with wrapping paper to through away the gum, which can also be used as "sticky notes" if desired. An awesome new lychee mint version.

Glamorous Koakuma MORI Hair Maker

If you take a look at Japanese fashion magazines, one of the popular trends is the Koakuma look. Now you can add that extra "Umphh" to your hairstyle with a koakuma appeal with this handy MORI Hair Maker. It's a simple plastic device that adds volume to the top of your hair. Picture instructions are displayed on the back of the packaging.  

Kewpie Mayonnaise 350ml

Kewpie (Cupie) dolls have a long history, being a very popular doll in the early part of the twentieth century when Rose O'Neill created the baby-elf like characters in 1909, and still popular today, nearly 100 years later, even here in Japan. Not only are these dolls found on toy stores, but are often seen on the supermarket shelves all across Japan being the mascots for Kewpie Mayonnaise. This is a large 350ml sized package of Kewpie Mayonnaise from Japan, which is used with everything from...

Fraulein Revoltech No.018 Shikinami Asuka Langrey Test Plug Suits ver. *Preorder*

We're excited about this new figure of Asuka Langley of Evangelion as the latest addition to the Revoltech (revolver joint) Fraulein lineup (No.018). Ten different points of movement allow you to position the figure into all kinds of action poses keeping them securely in place via the multiple click-points that snap into place just where you need them. Included are additional accessories spears, four optional hands, and a display base. She measures 15 cm (6 inches) tall and comes to you in her...

Nadeko Sengoku 1/8 Figure ~ Bakemonogatari *Preorder*

Enjoy this cool and colorful PVC figure featuring Nadeko Sengoku of the popular Bake Monogatari series. Brought to you by Movic, it's fully painted sculpted by the talented G.K. Factory SHIN. This 1/8th scale figure and measures approximately 18 cm (7 inches). This is a preorder that's scheduled for release in August 2010.

Gertrud Barkhorn 1/8 Figure ~ Strike Witches *Preorder*

Strike Witches is an anime released early this year directly to video by GONZO that comes from the mastermind of artist Shimada Humikane. Featuring ubercute girls in military "mecha" outfits based on World War 2 ships or aircraft. This figure of Gertrud Barkhorn comes to you from the folks at Kotobukiya, with her rifles held in both hands. At 1/8th the scale, this PVC statue measures at 24.5 cm (9.6 inches) in height, is prepainted and ready to display right out of the box. Comes with a stand...

Magical UKIYOE Woman with Mt. Fuji Tree Sexy Nude Transforming Towel

Truly one of the coolest things we've carried, this is a beautiful towel made out of 100% cotton featuring an intricate illustration of a woman in front of Mt. Fuji in UKIYOE style art. However, when the towel gets wet with hot water , her kimono will magically disappear to add a wacky effect! What's great is that the kimono will reappear when the towel is dry. Measures 33 x 80 cm (13x31 inches) made out of 100% cotton. Made in Japan.

Little Pirates Girl Costume ~ size M

For those who absolutely love that blend of cute and sexy that Japan has to offer, here's a cute Little Pirate costume for you to try. This is a Japanese size Medium onepiece dress that comes with a pirate hat. The following measurements for the dress are listed below: length = 60 cm (23.6 inches) bust = 80 cm (31 inches) waist = 66 cm (25.9 inches) sleeve length = 14 cm (5.5 inches) Brought to you by the folks at Joybank.