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SHIRT-DOGW Japanese T-Shirt - Japanese Soul Dog ~ White
In stock in San Diego! Weight: 300 g. Price: $18.95 Product type: Japanese T-Shirt 100% Cotton (pre-shrunk) (What is this?)
The most famous dog in Japan is Hachiko, who waited faithfully for his master to return home at Shibuya Station in Tokyo -- waiting even after the master died, which made him a local legend. The statue of Hachi (the ko on the end is a term of endearment, like kun)) in Shibuya has become a popular tourist destination for foreigners, who travel from far and wide to take their picture with him. This T-shirt is an awesome tribute to the "Soul Dog of Japan." Features a sleeve logo that says, "Faithful dog Hachiko." This is the white shirt, available in S, M, L and XL. Image (c) J-List. (SZS SZM SZL SZXL) 15% off 3 or more shirts or hoodies. Click for shirt size info. Why are our shirts better?


SHIRT-DOGK Japanese T-Shirt - Japanese Soul Dog ~ Khaki
In stock in San Diego! Weight: 300 g. Price: $18.95 Product type: Japanese T-Shirt 100% Cotton (pre-shrunk) (What is this?)
The most famous dog in Japan is Hachiko, who waited faithfully for his master to return home at Shibuya Station in Tokyo -- waiting even after the master died, which made him a local legend. The statue of Hachi (the ko on the end is a term of endearment, like kun)) in Shibuya has become a popular tourist destination for foreigners, who travel from far and wide to take their picture with him. This T-shirt is an awesome tribute to the "Soul Dog of Japan." Features a sleeve logo that says, "Faithful dog Hachiko." This is the khaki shirt, available in S, M, L and XL. Image (c) J-List. (SZS SZM SZL SZXL) 15% off 3 or more shirts or hoodies. Click for shirt size info. Why are our shirts better?


KKU138 DX Men's Bento Set ~ Stainless Rice Container & 2 Tight Sealed Boxes & Chopsticks Set & Handy Pouch
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 600 g. Price: $55.00 Product type: Bento Box
All the world knows of Japan's delicious and fun custom of "bento" (boxed lunch). Now you can have a great and authentic bento box for your lunch. A great item, this is a DX bento box set is a unique version that contains a large cylindrical stainless steel container plus 2 air tight "cups" or boxes that you can store vegetable and other main dishes inside. A pair of hashi or chopsticks and case come with the set that can be stored in a pocket of the large bento carrying bag, that secures everything inside via a zipper. All together, they carry approximately 840 ml total. Measures approximately 20x11x13 cm (8 x 4 x 5 inches). Features a DX black design. Plastic portions are microwave safe.


PRIM175 Lucky DAIBUTSU Key Met
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 80 g. Price: $5.80 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
Personalize your keys with a touch of Japanese cute culture with these wonderful key covers of featuring the famous Daibutsu (giant Buddah). Each key mascot fits the head of your key snugly and securely, and is a great way of personalizing your keys, or making a key extra special for children or for Japanophile friends. 4 cm (1.5 inches) across and colored in a bronze color, you'll smile whenever you use your keys with this super cool key holder. Based on the Great Buddha bronze statue in Nara.


TRD197 Lucky Cat & Tree Happy Christmas Display
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 100 g. Price: $18.00 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
Lucky Cat is making a Christmas appearance with this cute set of porcelain figures, a sweet gift for someone who loves little animal figures or Japanese traditionally inspired items. Features a lucky cat (called maneki neko in Japan) figurines dressed as a snowman that stands next to a Christmas tree. The figures measure about 9 cm (3.5 inches) tall.


NET205 Hoppe Rabbit ~ Japanese Cute Kairo
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.50 Product type: Japanese item
A truly magnificent invention from Japan, this is a wonderful little cloth bag that gets hot when you open the plastic wrapping. With a special adhesive, just stick it anywhere on your body (outside your clothes) and let the warming begin. It gets hot, stays hot and is a wonderful way to warm up if you're cold. Since it can fit in your pocket, it's perfect for sports, skiing, or any time when you feel cold and just can't warm up. This is a kawaaii bunny version that measures 9x9 cm and even has a lovely ichigo (strawberry) scent. Each warming pad heats up to 65 degrees C (149 deg. F) and lasts for up to 8 hours. Peter recommends these cool items from Japan. NOTE: These are especially hot and meant to be stuck on the outside of your clothes -- do not stick directly to your skin as they can actually cause low-level burns.


NET204 Hoppe Panda ~ Japanese Cute Kairo
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.50 Product type: Japanese item
A truly magnificent invention from Japan, this is a wonderful little cloth bag that gets hot when you open the plastic wrapping. With a special adhesive, just stick it anywhere on your body (outside your clothes) and let the warming begin. It gets hot, stays hot and is a wonderful way to warm up if you're cold. Since it can fit in your pocket, it's perfect for sports, skiing, or any time when you feel cold and just can't warm up. This is a kawaaii panda bear version that measures 9x9 cm and even has a lovely ichigo (strawberry) scent. Each warming pad heats up to 65 degrees C (149 deg. F) and lasts for up to 8 hours. Peter recommends these cool items from Japan. NOTE: These are especially hot and meant to be stuck on the outside of your clothes -- do not stick directly to your skin as they can actually cause low-level burns.


SZ313 Kokeshi ~ Tsubaki / Camellia
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 350 g. Price: $27.50 Product type: Traditional Japanese Doll
Kokeshi were first made in the northern provinces of Japan about 150 years ago. Kokeshi were originally made by farmers as toys for children. As the countryside developed, kokeshi also developed into a modern craft. These days kokeshi are recognized as a traditional folk art in Japan and treasured by both young and old around the world. J-List is proud to present these very high quality kokeshi dolls which are handmade by skilled craftsmen from start to finish. This kokeshi doll stands 7 inches tall and is beautifully carved and decorated with wonderful engraving and painting. Made in Japan.


YOYA144 R2-D2 Pepper Mill
Number in stock: 10 Weight: 300 g. Price: $26.50 Product type: Star Wars Pepper Mill
J-List is proud to have this out of this world kitchen accessory of R2-D2 as part of the Star Wars 30th anniversary celebration. Measuring at 11 cm (4 inches) tall, this fun R2-D2 pepper mill can be filled to the brim with pepper or salt to use at your hearts content. You can practically see R2 swaying back and forth eagerly awaiting you to use him to spread spices all over your favorite dishes! Simply pop open the top, fill with salt or pepper, close the lid, twist the dome and out comes the spices from the bottom. Perhaps THE coolest salt and pepper shakers in the Galaxy. This is a original blue, white, and silver version. (Please hand wash for longer shelf life).


BENTO201 Deluxe "TENMARI " Bento Box Set -- Blue
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 350 g. Price: $14.80 Product type: Japanese bento box (lunchbox)
A deluxe bento set including 2-tier bento, chopsticks with a slide-open case, furoshiki (a cloth you wrap the bento box in for carrying) and zipper carrying bag that everything goes in. This complete set is great for taking to work or for picnics, and big enough to fit all your rice and ''okazu'' which is basically ''whatever you eat with your rice,'' like vegetables, meats, fish, or whatever. The best thing about the bento is that it's microwave-safe (with the lid removed)! This version is the Blue "Tenmari" (Windowpane) version with a white polka-dot design. Measures almost 6 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 2.75 inches deep.


DAI698 Colorful Fish Shape Soy Sauce Bottle (20 Pieces)
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $2.80 Product type: Cooking Item
For anyone who loves sushi, they know that it's almost a sin to eat your sushi without shoyu sauce (soy sauce). Now you can pack that necessary ingredient for your sushi based lunches where ever you with with these great plastic fish shaped bottles. Each one is about 2 inches in length, is easily squeezable, and comes with a cap to secure the liquid from leaking. To fill squeeze the mini container put into your liquid and let go to allow the liquid to be sucked up into the bottle, the secure it with the cap and you're ready to go! A great item that's terrific to use for sushi, Japanese food, Chinese food, or any dish that requires a little sauce to be added for flavor. Comes in a pack of 20, each holds 3mm of liquid. Also good for vinegar and thin sauces. Not microwave safe. The famous Kikkoman video from Japan's infamous 2ch BBS


BENTO202 Deluxe "TENMARI" Bento Box Set -- Red
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 350 g. Price: $14.80 Product type: Japanese bento box (lunchbox)
A deluxe bento set including 2-tier bento, chopsticks with 115a slide-open case, and zipper carrying bag. This complete set is great for taking to work or for picnics, and big enough to fit all your rice and ''okazu'' which is basically ''whatever you eat with your rice,'' like vegetables, meats, fish, or whatever. The best thing about the bento is that it's microwave-safe (with the lid removed)! This version is the red "Tenmari" (Windowpane) version with a white polka-dot design. Measures almost 6 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 2.75 inches deep.


FY971 Giant DX Neko Bus Plush Doll w/ Totoro
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 750 g. Price: $260.00 Product type: Ghibli Items
Collectors of Totoro goods and plush animals no doubt recognize immediately the Cheshire-cat like grin of the Neko Bus (Cat Bus), a character that almost is as popular as Totoro itself. Quality plush makers of Studio Ghibli goods, Sun Arrow has produced this marvelous recreation of the Nekobus in a "Giant" sized plush form that even Totoro can climb into! This plush comes with a grey Totoro, along with cute mice running across his back. Makes an excellent plush toy for children who can imagine the adventures Ghibli characters. All the details are stitched in (no glue), and the roof of the bus is reinforced with heavy stock cardboard so other plush toys can enjoy the ride. A wonderful plush for fans of Tonari no Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro) and cute culture. This is giant sized, W80xD34xH24cm!


TRA218 Super Micro Lucky Cat Pair ~ White & Black
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 50 g. Price: $3.50 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
If you love Japan's cute culture, here's another item featuring a pair of lucky cats (maneki neko) that looks like they drank too much milk with their wide eyed expression. Each figure measures approximately 1.5 cm (0.6 inches) and is posed with the traditional paw up pattern beckoning good luck to come to your door. They're cooky, wacky, and very kawaii.


TRA160 SUMO Game ~ Classic Wooden Sumo Game
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 250 g. Price: $12.00 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
For those who love Sumo, here's a wacky traditional game with a modern twist. Similar to a classic 80s beat'em up boxing board game, this simple traditional game fits two wooden hammers inside the sumo mat, which are used to hit against the floor from the bottom. This causes the sumo wrestlers to jump up and down. The first wrestler to fall down looses. This wooden figure set comes with five wrestlers, two wooden hammers, a wooden sumo wrestling mat, and a traditional flag. Perfect for play, or a cute kokeshi display for the sumo/ Japan enthusiast in you. A product that's authentically "Made in Japan."


NYH093 Super Mini Cube ONIGIRI Maker
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $3.25 Product type: Bento Accessory
Make mealtime fun again with this fun onigiri (rice ball) maker. This is a set of three devices that help you mold and shape rice into fun square shapes. Decorate them with veggies, seaweed strips, anything you can think of to "level up" your presentation. Not only are these critters fun to make, but delicious too! Great for bento fans!


NYH098 Super Mini Triangle ONIGIRI Maker
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $3.25 Product type: Bento Accessory
This is a handy and easy-to-use kitchen item for making your own onigiri (rice 'balls'). Just press some cooked Japanese sticky rice into the mold for perfect triangle-shaped onigiri. Great for when you have to make a lot quickly or you really want to impress with your 'cooking skills', and an awesome time saver for bento creations. This item forms bite sized triangles perfect for food decorations and light eaters.


STT023 DX Long Study Flashcards for Sentence ~ Set of 2 pcs
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $2.50 Product type: Study Flashcards
Although this pack of cards says in plain English "It is important to study English over and over" you can certainly use it to study Japanese over and over for improved proficiency. The pack measures 2.7x11 cm (1x4 inches) with 50 cards each that are bound by a metallic ring. This set comes with two packs of cards which different colored covers to distinguish between translating sentences from English to Japanese and Japanese to English. Use to write and translate sentences by memory, for skit projects and more. A perfect flashcard tool for all students of the Japanese language.


SZ045 Ninja "Shuriken" Strap w/ Power Stone
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 150 g. Price: $3.50 Product type: Japanese Traditional
This is an awesome portable cell phone accessory direct from Japan -- a shuriken (Ninja throwing star) with a magic spell of power written on the back in kanji. Made of metal, you'll love this throwing star, which is perfect for those interested in the Japanese martial arts, Japanese weapons or ninjitsu, the traditional deadly art. The kanji on the back is a spell to give the throwing star power of water, fire, tree and earth. A power stone adds its power and beauty to this cell phone accessory. This strap can also be used on a backpack, keychain or anywhere else to show your deep interest in the power of the shuriken. The throwing star is 3.5 cm (1 1/2") from point to point.


NET004 Rice Bowl Strap
Number in stock: 7 Weight: 50 g. Price: $3.25 Product type: Wacky Strap
Here's an fun wacky item that will surely turn some heads -- a rice bowl strap that looks just like the fake food in the restaurant windows! This has a swivel key ring that helps it from getting twisted with your keys or bag. Measures 3 cm in length.


KKU060 Kawaii Onigiri Kitchen Sponge
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 50 g. Price: $2.50 Product type: Kitchen Product
The Japanese come up with the cutest things. Of course, coming from the capital of cute culture, it's no surprise. This is a kawaii (cute) onigiri (rice ball) kitchen sponge that's always ready to greet you with a smile. Measures 13 cm long, it's great for both kitchen clean up or bathtime fun. Great for fans of NAGOMIN and Nyanko cats too!


NET101 NORI / Seaweed Punch ~ Heart Shape for Decoration Bento -- Nori Patchin
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 50 g. Price: $2.40 Product type: Nori Punch
Although this cute little stationery item appears like a stapler, don't make the mistake of thinking it is one. Rather, it's something much cooler. This seaweed shape puncher actually cuts out shapes out of sheets of seaweed in order to decorate your bentos. A light weight, compact item which measures 7.5x3.5x3 cm that's a great tool for bento artists. This tool cuts/ punches heart shapes.


NET152 Sushi Candle set
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 400 g. Price: $26.50 Product type: Japanese candle
When anyone thinks of Japanese cuisine, sushi inevitably comes up -- slightly bitter vinegared rice topped with seafood. A favorite food of Japan and enjoyed all across the world, we now bring you this realistic looking sushi that almost looks good enough to eat -- except it is a candle! These colored wax candles look like the real thing, presented in a bamboo case that's perfect for gift giving. Each sushi is the size of real sushi, and the attention to detail is amazing ... but each one has a wick in the middle to make these sushi light up! Use for display purposes or to add a wacky sense of style in your home. Another fantastically wonderful item from Japan that you'll wanna get! Each candle lasts approximately 2 hours.


COSP006 Evangelion Cosplay set (Rei Ayanami) ~ size S
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 600 g. Price: $48.00 Product type: Japanese Cosplay Set
Show off your love for Evangelion by turning into the very characters that make the series come alive. This is a fun School uniform cosplay set for Rei Ayanami which includes a blouse, skirt and bow/ribbon to complete the transformation. Perfect for Halloween, Anime clubs, Comic Conventions and cosplay events. Our own personal model "Shigeta-chan" is about 157 cm (5 ft 1 inches) tall wearing the Medium version. This purchase is the Small version which measures 78-81 cm (31-32 inches) for the bust, 63-66 cm (25-26 inches) for the waist, 84-87 cm for hips (33-34 inches) and is good for those 153 - 157 cm (5ft - 5ft 2 inches) tall. From SunshinePlus.


YOYA145 R2-Q5 Pepper Mill
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 300 g. Price: $25.00 Product type: Star Wars Pepper Mill
J-List is proud to have this out of this world kitchen accessory of R2-Q5 as part of the Star Wars 30th anniversary celebration. Measuring at 11 cm (4 inches) tall, this fun R2-Q5 pepper mill can be filled to the brim with pepper or salt to use at your hearts content. You can practically see R2 swaying back and forth eagerly awaiting you to use him to spread spices all over your favorite dishes! Simply pop open the top, fill with salt or pepper, close the lid, twist the dome and out comes the spices from the bottom. Perhaps THE coolest salt and pepper shakers in the Galaxy. This is a black color version. (Please hand wash for longer shelf life).


KAN024 Cherry Boy (Yamagata Limited) ~ Japanese Food Drops
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 200 g. Price: $3.95 Product type: Japanese Food Drops
Sakuma Drops are the famous classic candy enjoyed for since before World War II, which were made famous in the Studio Ghibli film Grave of the Fireflies. Right now Japan is having a "Drop Candy boom" with the most interesting flavors of candy available, including rare and exotic flavors from different parts of the country. Each reusable tin contains about 20-25 candies. ABOUT THIS CANDY: This is a container of candies flavored like delicious cherries from Yamagata Prefecture, which are sold under the somewhat odd name of "Cherry Boy." Said to be the best cherries in this part of Japan, this is a great new flavor of these traditional "Food Drops" candies. Get 15% off 3 or more traditional "Japanese Food Drops" candies.


SZ384 Make a Wish! ~ Temple Bell Strap with Fortune
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 50 g. Price: $3.80 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
A great bell strap for your bag or mobile phone that looks just like the wishing bell that you can find in Japanese temples. Includes a fortune in Japanese just like the ones you can get when you make a donation at the temple. Throw some money in, pray for something (make a wish), and ring the bell! Good for keeping the good luck flowing.


SZ385 Hokusai -- Japanese Postcard Collection
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 100 g. Price: $4.25 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
A great item for all you postcard fans, this is a collection of 5 postcards from famed ukiyoe artist Hokusai, who was the most famous artist of his age and an influence on van Gogh. From his "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji", this set contains a variety of art featuring Mt. Fuji in full color. The back side is perfect for writing a letter and sending to a friend, and boasts a translation of the title in both English and Japanese. A great way to celebrate your love of Japan. Each card is 14.75 x 10.25 cm (5.75 x 4 inches -- "normal" postcard size). Comes in protective cover. Incidentally he is the artist who coined the term "manga" (which means "whimsical pictures").


SZ386 UKIYOE -- Japanese Postcard Collection ~ Sharaku & Kunisada
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 100 g. Price: $4.25 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
A great item for all you postcard fans, this is a collection of 5 postcards from famed ukiyoe artists Sharaku and Kunisada. This set contains a variety of art featuring men and women (kabuki actors, samurai and geisha) in full color. The back side is perfect for writing a letter and sending to a friend, and boasts a translation of the title in both English and Japanese. A great way to celebrate your love of Japan. Each card is 14.75 x 10.25 cm (5.75 x 4 inches -- "normal" postcard size). Comes in protective cover.


SZ390 Gold Lucky Coin ( 5yen ) Key Chain with Waraji Charm
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 80 g. Price: $4.50 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
For those who love souvenirs from Japan, here's a great one to bring you luck. This great production features a real 5 yen coin and has cute waraji (traditionnal Japanese sandals) with a bell attached. Attach as a keychain or on your bag. Makes a great conversation starter for all people interested in Japan.


TRA063 Sushi Yunomi Picture* -- Japanese Tea Cup*
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 100 g. Price: $9.50 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
One of the most delicious delicacies that anyone should try while in Japan is sushi. Trying to find out what kind of sushi is available, how they look/taste like, and most of all, what it is made of is both a challenge and an adventure. Now you can give yourself a head start into the world of sushi with this wonderful cup made available to you by J-list. This tea cup measures 3.5 inches tall, is made of high quality ceramic, and is printed with all the kinds of delicious sushi you can imagine. Tamago (egg) sushi, Anago (eel) sushi, Ebi (shrimp) sushi and more! A great conversation starter at work and perfect for the sushi lover in you!


TRA052 Kiseru -- Japanese Traditional Pipe
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 100 g. Price: $16.50 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
For those of you who like to smoke, we have a great item for you. This is a kiseru or traditional Japanese pipe, which traditionally you would need to place smoking tobacco inside, but is modified for this modern day to fit any normal sized cigarette. Made out of metal tipped ends and a sturdy wooden material, this pipe has a hollowed out center so you can smoke your cigarettes easily. Measures 8 inches in length, this traditional and wacky item is perfect for use or for display. Kakko ii! Made in Japan.


SZ260 Happy Message Lucky Cat Strap ~ TORA Cat Yellow
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 50 g. Price: $5.25 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
Just about everyone in the world now is aware of the Maneki Neko ("Lucky Cat") -- Bruce Sterling even wrote a short science fiction story dedicated to the cat. Lucky cats come in all shapes and sizes, but very few are as cute and cuddly as these keychains that you can take with you wherever you go for that extra lucky feeling. This cute smiling kitty has one paw up beckoning for luck and happiness, with a little message inscribed that means you will find luck and happiness. You'll love this companionable kitty as a keychain, strap, mascot or just for display! It also comes with little bells to help you find it (or to help someone find you). An adorable little Lucky Cat with a beautiful red woven strap you can hang anywhere. This item number is for the yellow "Tora" (Japanese name for a cat species) yellow lucky cat with a red strap.


TRA095 Jitte & Katana Display Set
Number in stock: 7 Weight: 300 g. Price: $22.50 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
This is an incredible deluxe minature katana and jitte set, suitable for display, or also suitable for use as a letter opener. The two minature weapons come with a display rack for ease of viewing. The katana when sheathed, is 8.25" long (20.5 cm), and when unsheathed the hilt has a beautiful stainless steel blade suitable for use as a letter opener. The katana is the blade of the ancient samurai, and the set comes with a description of samurai manners, as well as an illustration of the different parts of the katana with English and kanji names. The other part of this set is a jitte (also known as a jutte), the weapon used by law enforcement officers in the Edo period to catch and snap off the blades of their opponents. The jitte is 5.5" (14 cm) long and has a red tassle. This is an excellent quality set that you'll be proud to display and is suitable for ancient weapons fans or anyone who has an interest in Japanese history. This set is made here in Japan.


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Gift the gift of cool things from Japan this year with a gift certificate from J-List! J-List gift certificates are totally customizable -- you can send one to your recipient electronically, with an email sent by us announcing your gift to your recipient and printable PDF file, or optionally, you can have a physical gift certificate sent to the address you specify in a gift box. You can enter the name and email address of your recipient, and send a "brief" personalized message (about 60 characters in length). And J-List gift certificates are easy to use, and can be used on either the jlist.com or jbox.com websites. J-List gift certificates never expire, either -- your recipient can use them any time!


TRD112 Pink Lucky Feng Shui OMAMORI Strap for Love
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $3.50 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
The Japanese people believe that omamori is a charm that protects the holder and gives good luck. On one side is the name of the temple that produced the charm, and the other side is a blessing, usually to aid in some specific challenge that the owner needs to persevere against. These are sold generally at temples and can be hung wherever the owner needs it the most. At J-List we are proud to offer these keychain / cellphone strap omamori that may offer the same protection and happiness to you! These durable 3.5 cm (1.5 inches) long charms will clip easily to your keychain, wallet, bag, or cell phone, and have a little bell to help you locate your keys or cell phone in your purse or pocket. This is a pink Feng Shui version for Love.


SZ094 Lucky Cat with Seven Gods for Display
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 350 g. Price: $32.00 Product type: Japanese Traditional
Bring luck and happiness into your life with this very special Maneki Neko statue featuring the Seven Lucky Gods! Made of ceramic and 5" high (13 cm) and sits upon its own red cushion, this fully painted Beckoning Cat has both paws raised (giving luck to the owner in that many customers will come in AND bring in a lot of money) and various lucky charms printed on it in hanko (stamp) fashion. Chibi versions of the seven gods are also cradles on this Lucky Cat, to bring you extra luck in the coming year. Put this beautiful item in a prominent place, or give as a gift of luck and happiness. A wonderful item for Maneki Neko fans or anyone with an interest in Japanese culture.


TRA111 Kokeshi -- Summer ~ Natsu
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 250 g. Price: $22.00 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
Here at J-List we like to bring you something different, and we have traditional children's toys for you--perfect for display or as special gifts. This is a kokeshi doll, a wooden doll originally intended for children but now at last recognized as a fine art. These wooden toys were first created as a toy by rural people starting around 150 years ago in the northern prefectures of Japan, and gradually developed into a craft of simple and elegant design. These dolls are now considered art, and are still created the same way as they were back then -- handcrafted from wood-cutting to painting. Own a piece of the traditional arts of Japan with this summer-themed Japanese doll--a kimono-wearing woman with a sea and wave pattern hand-painted on the wood. Distinctively Japanese, this is an excellent item for doll collectors and those looking for the perfect display item, especially for those interested in Unazukin dolls. 9.5 cm 4 inches tall, give this beautifully crafted Japanese doll a home today.


SZ359 Happy Message Lucky Owl Strap
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 50 g. Price: $5.50 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
A cute lucky charm netsuke strap with a happy message that says 'owls bring you luck with money'. There's some small bells attached to the owl that might help you remember where you left your keys, or if you're pavlovianly inclined, it might make you hungry. This is one of those cute culture items that crosses the line into traditional territory, a melding of the fun in modern Japanese kitsch and the reverence of traditional sensibility. It's a strap, so you can attach it to your mobile phone, nosering, or rear-view mirror.


SZ361 Retro Paper Balloon Assortment
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $4.50 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
When you want a fun and great way to decorate your room with balloons without the use of helium, look no further than these cute paper balloons. To use, simply blow in the hole which will force the balloon to expand and form into unique characters in a circular shape. This full set features five different balloons - melon, tomato, watermelon, octopus, and a goldfish. Wacky, wild and brings a smile to everyone!

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