Number in stock: 3 Weight: 50 g. Price: $2.00
Product type: Gum Eraser
When we were kids, there was nothing more fun than a "gum eraser" which the Japanese called neri-keshi, meaning "kneading eraser." This is a black eraser that you can squish and squeeze and make into any shape you like, or break off a piece for later use. Comes in a secure black case. Loads of fun!
Number in stock: 7 Weight: 220 g. Price: $3.00
Product type: Japanese Snack Treat
The world famous Oreo cookies are almost available everywhere, but are they all the same? These Japanese-made Oreo 'Cream Sandwich Cookies' are actually a bit less sweet than their American counterparts, and have a different tasting cream and cookie. Is it possible that Japanese Oreos are... better? To each their own, so try them and see for yourself! Yum! 18 cookies in each box!
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 200 g. Price: $3.40
Product type: Kitchen Products
Ice cubes are so 1999. So hook up your party pad or porch side lemonade with these funky star-shaped ice...shapes. Actually, they look like little shuriken (ninja stars) and that, in itself, is more fun than a barrel of sumo. You know how to use an ice tray, so upgrade your standard cubes with these cool ice shapes and serve the coolest drinks in style. Today's myth buster: COLD water freezes faster than HOT water. Yes it does!
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This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 250 g. Price: $22.80
Product type: Bento Products
This super handy microwave rice cooker can also be used as a small food steamer. Comes with a mini shamoji (rice server). Has a locking aerated lid with several layers of components to help you make your rice piping hot, while not making it too dry or too soggy. Just add rice and water to the appropriate fill lines marked on the container. Microwave according to timing chart that matches as follows: 1 serving - 10 minutes, 1/2 serving - 7 minutes. Now you can easily make rice or steam your favorite foods in the microwave with this cool little innovation from La-Cook of Japan! Comes with a rice scooper too.
KKU092GEL-Cool Plus ~ Simple ECO Iced Bento Box from HOKKAIDO
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 200 g. Price: $25.00
Product type: Bento Box
The GEL-Cool Plus is a different style of Japanese lunch box for all you bento enthusiasts. Created in Japan's northern most island of Hokkaido, this bento works to keep your cool food COOL extra long. The secret is the ice pad that's stored inside the lid of the bento, so during those hot days, you can keep your food nice and fresh. Simply store the lid (or the bento box) inside the fridge to cool the ice pad. Then, when you're out and about, the ice pad keeps the food cool (for approximately 4-5 hours) till you're ready to eat. Simply remove the lid and heat the rest of the bento in the microwave. This is a 400 mL version that measures 13x9.5x6 cm (5.1x3.7x2.3 inches).
Please note, the bento (body portion) is microwave safe so long as the lid is removed.
KKU091GEL-Cool Ocean ~ ECO Iced Bento Box Tight Sealed Large Box Set from HOKKAIDO
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 550 g. Price: $45.00
Product type: Bento Box
The GEL-Cool Plus is a different style of Japanese lunch box for all you bento enthusiasts. Created in Japan's northern most island of Hokkaido, this bento works to keep your cool food COOL extra long. The secret is the ice pad that's stored inside the lid of the bento, so during those hot days, you can keep your food nice and fresh. Simply store the lid (or the bento box) inside the fridge to cool the ice pad. Then, when you're out and about, the ice pad keeps the food cool (for approximately 4-5 hours) till you're ready to eat. Simply remove the lid and heat the rest of the bento in the microwave. This is a two set version with each box carrying about 500 mL version and measure 13x9.5x6 cm (5.1x3.7x2.3 inches).
Please note, the bento (body portion) is microwave safe so long as the lid is removed.
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $2.80
Product type: Bento
In our ongoing quest to help make bento culture even more fun for our customers, we've gotten in this line of silicon washable cups that help keep your food separated in your lunch box. This is a set of four open-ended cups that you can use to fill up with all sort of side dishes. Microwave safe. A great ECO friendly way to keep the Earth from pollution.
KKU001Hello Kitty Microwave Rice Cooker & Steamer with SHAMOJI
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 300 g. Price: $27.50
Product type: Kitty Items
This super handy microwave rice cooker can also be used as a small food steamer. Comes with a mini shamoji (rice server). Has a locking aerated lid with several layers of components to help you make your rice piping hot, while not making it too dry or too soggy. Just add rice and water to the appropriate fill lines marked on the container. Microwave according to timing chart that matches as follows: 1 serving - 10 minutes, 1/2 serving - 7 minutes. Now you can easily make rice or steam your favorite foods in the microwave with this cool little innovation from Japan! Enjoy this rare version that's decorated with the all too adorable Hello Kitty. An official Sanrio item!
This item can be ordered. Weight: 80 g. Price: $4.50
Product type: Eraser
If you love the Japanese eraser making kits, but found yourself out of the "clay" used to make these erasers, fear not. Here is a pack of eraser refills just for you. This pack comes in four colors (red, blue, yellow and white) and can be used to make any of your eraser creations using the kits. Great for use with any of the Microwave Eraser series.
JPN122Let's Make Eraser with Microwave ~ Ice Cream
This item can be ordered. Weight: 180 g. Price: $7.25
Product type: Japanese Eraser Making Kit
Here's another hobby item that's perfect for all fans who want to make their own creations. This fun tool kit set features a variety of tools that you can use to make your own usable erasers. Use while in school, at home, or simply to admire knowing that you made these things with your own bare hands.
To create the erasers, simply apply the clay into the molds and design the eraser as you wish, place the creations inside the cup (that looks like a Chinese takeout box) fill with water, heat in the microwave for 5 mins, dump the hot water and cool down with fresh water. This version is an ice cream set which includes ice cream cookie, popsicles., cone and waffle case moldings, four colored clay, a cup and various cut outs to bring that more authentic restaurant feel to your creations. The molds can be used for many other crafts, including melting chocolates or molding kami-nendo (paper clay) toys.
Number in stock: 10 Weight: 50 g. Price: $2.40
Product type: Japanese Snack Treat
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 chocolate (vanilla and chocolate) topped off with a milk chocolate crunchy layer. A yummy chocolately delight from Glico, this is the Giant Caplico! (Please note: this is not a frozen treat, this is to be enjoyed at room temperature!)
JPN123Let's Make Eraser with Microwave ~ Animal Pencil's Cap
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 230 g. Price: $11.00
Product type: Japanese Eraser Making Kit
Here's another hobby item that's perfect for all fans who want to make their own creations. This fun tool kit set features a variety of tools that you can use to make your own usable erasers. Use while in school, at home, or simply to admire knowing that you made these things with your own bare hands.
To create the erasers, simply apply the clay into the molds and design the eraser as you wish, place the creations inside the cup (that looks like a Chinese takeout box) fill with water, heat in the microwave for 5 mins, dump the hot water and cool down with fresh water. This version allows you to make adorable animal mascots to keep you company while you study away. The set includes animal mascot case moldings and seven colored clays to bring that more authentic feel to your creations. KAWAII!The molds can be used for many other crafts, including melting chocolates or molding kami-nendo (paper clay) toys.
JPN158Let's Make Eraser with Microwave ~ Pretty Ring
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 230 g. Price: $11.00
Product type: Japanese Eraser Making Kit
Here's another hobby item that's perfect for all fans who want to make their own creations. This fun tool kit set features a variety of tools that you can use to make your own usable erasers. Use while in school, at home, or simply to admire knowing that you made these things with your own bare hands.
To create the erasers, simply apply the clay into the molds and design the eraser as you wish, place the creations inside the cup (that looks like a Chinese takeout box) fill with water, heat in the microwave for 5 mins, dump the hot water and cool down with fresh water. This version is a kawaii set that you can make rings that you can actually wear! It includes tray that molds your clay into stars, roses, crowns, hearts and jewels, four colored clay, and 3 rings that you attach your designs on to proudly display. The molds can be used for many other crafts, including melting chocolates or molding kami-nendo (paper clay) toys.
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.30
Product type: Stationery
Look no further for the most perfect eraser around, for this is it! Produced by the Sakura company, and used by professionals throughout the country, the Foam Eraser W fits as easily in your hand as it does in your pencil case, erases with ease (no need to press hard), doesn't dirty easily, and eases cleanly (the leavings are easy to clean up). A perfect eraser in every way. You'll be amazed. Proudly touted as the best eraser in all of Japan!
JPN073Let's Make Eraser with Microwave ~ Chocolate
This item can be ordered. Weight: 180 g. Price: $7.25
Product type: Japanese Eraser Making Kit
Here's another hobby item that's perfect for all fans who want to make their own creations. This fun tool kit set features a variety of tools that you can use to make your own usable erasers. Use while in school, at home, or simply to admire knowing that you made these things with your own bare hands.
To create the erasers, simply apply the clay into the molds and design the eraser as you wish, place the creations inside the cup (that looks like a Chinese takeout box) fill with water, heat in the microwave for 5 mins, dump the hot water and cool down with fresh water. This version is a hamburger set which includes hamburger and fries case moldings, four colored clay, and various cut outs to bring that more authentic feel to your creations. This version features a chocolate theme which includes a paper cut outs of the box and wrappers. The molds can be used for many other crafts, including melting chocolates or molding kami-nendo (paper clay) toys.
This item can be ordered. Weight: 180 g. Price: $7.25
Product type: Japanese Eraser Making Kit
Here's another hobby item that's perfect for all fans who want to make their own creations. This fun tool kit set features a variety of tools that you can use to make your own usable erasers. Use while in school, at home, or simply to admire knowing that you made these things with your own bare hands.
To create the erasers, simply apply the clay into the molds and design the eraser as you wish, place the creations inside the cup (that looks like a Chinese takeout box) fill with water, heat in the microwave for 5 mins, dump the hot water and cool down with fresh water. This version is a hamburger set which includes hamburger and fries case moldings, four colored clay, a cup and various cut outs to bring that more authentic feel to your creations. This version features a "Pretty Doughnuts" theme which includes a paper cut outs of the doughnut take out box and wrapper. The molds can be used for many other crafts, including melting chocolates or molding kami-nendo (paper clay) toys.
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 180 g. Price: $7.25
Product type: Japanese Eraser Making Kit
Here's another hobby item that's perfect for all fans who want to make their own creations. This fun tool kit set features a variety of tools that you can use to make your own usable erasers. Use while in school, at home, or simply to admire knowing that you made these things with your own bare hands.
To create the erasers, simply apply the clay into the molds and design the eraser as you wish, place the creations inside the cup (that looks like a Chinese takeout box) fill with water, heat in the microwave for 5 mins, dump the hot water and cool down with fresh water. This version is a sushi set which includes sushi case moldings, four colored clay, a cup and various cut outs to bring that more authentic restaurant feel to your creations. The molds can be used for many other crafts, including melting chocolates or molding kami-nendo (paper clay) toys.
This item can be ordered. Weight: 180 g. Price: $7.25
Product type: Japanese Eraser Making Kit
Here's another hobby item that's perfect for all fans who want to make their own creations. This fun tool kit set features a variety of tools that you can use to make your own usable erasers. Use while in school, at home, or simply to admire knowing that you made these things with your own bare hands.
To create the erasers, simply apply the clay into the molds and design the eraser as you wish, place the creations inside the cup (that looks like a Chinese takeout box) fill with water, heat in the microwave for 5 mins, dump the hot water and cool down with fresh water. This version is a cake bakery set which includes cake case moldings, four colored clay, a cup and various cut outs to bring that more authentic restaurant feel to your creations. The molds can be used for many other crafts, including melting chocolates or molding kami-nendo (paper clay) toys.
STT184Let's Make Eraser with Microwave ~ Hamburger
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 180 g. Price: $7.25
Product type: Japanese Eraser Making Kit
Here's another hobby item that's perfect for all fans who want to make their own creations. This fun tool kit set features a variety of tools that you can use to make your own usable erasers. Use while in school, at home, or simply to admire knowing that you made these things with your own bare hands.
To create the erasers, simply apply the clay into the molds and design the eraser as you wish, place the creations inside the cup (that looks like a Chinese takeout box) fill with water, heat in the microwave for 5 mins, dump the hot water and cool down with fresh water. This version is a hamburger set which includes hamburger and fries case moldings, four colored clay, a cup and various cut outs to bring that more authentic restaurant feel to your creations. The molds can be used for many other crafts, including melting chocolates or molding kami-nendo (paper clay) toys.
JPN159Let's Make Eraser with Microwave ~ Key Chain
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 230 g. Price: $11.00
Product type: Japanese Eraser Making Kit
Here's another hobby item that's perfect for all fans who want to make their own creations. This fun tool kit set features a variety of tools that you can use to make your own usable erasers. Use while in school, at home, or simply to admire knowing that you made these things with your own bare hands.
To create the erasers, simply apply the clay into the molds and design the eraser as you wish, place the creations inside the cup (that looks like a Chinese takeout box) fill with water, heat in the microwave for 5 mins, dump the hot water and cool down with fresh water. This version is a kawaii keychain set which includes candy case moldings, four colored clay, a heart shaped keychain to paste your creations on. Of course, when complete, you can attach your masterpiece to your keys, backpack or other places where you want to display your creativity. The molds can be used for many other crafts, including melting chocolates or molding kami-nendo (paper clay) toys.
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 50 g. Price: $2.00
Product type: Japanese Snack Treat
Clorets Ice - a delicious tablet-style gum that's perfect for after the meal or for a quick breath freshener. Leaving you with a refreshing icy feeling, this mint gum is coated with a hard outer shell and filled to the brim with gooey mint juices in the center for a yummy treat that adds extra flavor when it counts. Comes in individually foil-wrapped pieces inside a drawer like package to keep them from being crushed. Approximately 12 pieces inside. Enjoy this Ice Blue Mint.
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 50 g. Price: $2.00
Product type: Japanese Snack Treat
Clorets Ice - a delicious tablet-style gum that's perfect for after the meal or for a quick breath freshener. Leaving you with a refreshing icy feeling, this mint gum is coated with a hard outer shell and filled to the brim with gooey mint juices in the center for a yummy treat that adds extra flavor when it counts. Comes in individually foil-wrapped pieces inside a drawer like package to keep them from being crushed. Approximately 12 pieces inside. Enjoy this Ice Green Mint.
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 350 g. Price: $32.00
Product type: Cooking Item
The newest craze in Japan is this device from Tomy Takara that allows you to make fresh, delicious caramel using ingredients from your supermarket and a standard microwave oven! You can make different types of caramels, too -- there's no limit to what you can do with this amazing device.
To make some caramels, prepare the following: milk (50 cc/1/5 of a cup), fresh cream (the same amount), granulated sugar (20 grams), a cup measure, a scale for measuring weight, a rubber spatula, a knife, wax paper, and a microwave running at 500 or 600 watts. (If using a 1000 watt microwave, please use a lower power setting.)
In the included red pot, add the milk, sugar and fresh cream, then attach the large lid and L-shaped red stirring arm so that the contents of the bowl will be mixed around when you rotate the lid. Heat for 2 minutes, then take it out, using the handles to avoid burning yourself. Turn the lid ten times so that the contents are stirred by the L-shaped red arm underneath. Next, heat for 3 minutes. Again, take the bowl out and turn the lid ten rotations, stirring the contents. Heat a final time for 1 minute, then remove. Carefully look at the caramel mix to see if it's the proper caramel color; if too light, heat again, but be careful to avoid burning it.
When the caramel mix is semi-liquified and can be spread with a rubber spatula, spread it inside a tray with wax paper inserted to keep it from sticking to the pan. Let cool for ten minutes, then put it in the freezer for an hour to harden.
There are several other fun kinds of caramels you can make, like green tea caramels by adding matcha powder or cocoa powder. It's fun to make with your kids, too!
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 30 g. Price: $1.50
Product type: One Piece
Here's a fun little item that will for all you eraser heads out there. This is a soft eraser that features a cover design of characters from the hit anime "One Piece." Measures 2.5 x 6 cm (1 x 2.4 inches). Fully functional and is great for use or for call you anime collectors out there.
This item can be ordered. Weight: 180 g. Price: $5.50
Product type: Paper Clay
Mousse-chan is at it again, making playing with clay fun again. This particular set features a number of "ice cream themed" items which include ice cream cones, cups and tall glasses. There are a total of 9 accessories inside (3 of each container) and measure approximately 4-5.5 cm tall. It also includes a cute Mousse-chan mascot to greet you!
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 200 g. Price: $8.80
Product type: Kitty Items
An awesome new item for all you Sanrio fans out there. We have a great ice tray that forms water in to miniature ice sculptures of Hello Kitty and other of her Sanrio friends. Made of durable plastic, this item comes with a top and bottom tray to form the front and back of these ice sculptures. It's uses aren't just limited to ice either. Like Jello? Why not form your Jello into colorful Jello sculptures that make a cute and tasty treat? The possibilities are endless. A really cool item for Hello Kitty fans everywhere! Never look at Ice Cubes the same way again!
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 80 g. Price: $2.80
Product type: Cute Erasers
The ever-popular Mameshiba (bean dog) is back in these decorative erasers that will brighten your pencil case and add a sense of kawaii to your writing or studying activities. This block eraser has an illustrated sheath with the Mameshiba charcter and comes in a set of 2 erasers. Brought to you by Showa note.
STT010MONO-ONE ~ New Type Eraser with Plastic Cartridge Case
Number in stock: 9 Weight: 50 g. Price: $2.25
Product type: Eraser
Here's a funky little item that will for all you eraser heads out there. This Mono-One eraser is a retractable erasing utensil that's stored in a petite compact tube for your erasing needs. Simply twist the body and the eraser will extend. When not in use, rotate the other way to retract the eraser and place on the cap. Measures 7 cm (2.75 inches). Brought to you by Tombo.
STA526KADO-KESHI ~ Geometric Design Eraser with 28 corners
This item can be ordered. Weight: 30 g. Price: $2.50
Product type: Universal Design Eraser
This Kado-Keshi is a very cool piece of functional design that will set you apart from the matrix of pencil pushers, and it works great, too! As the winner of the Kokuyo Design Award in 2002, this piece of 'office art' is a welcome change from the standard pink block, and not too hip for its purpose. 5x2cm. (Kado = Corner + Keshigomu = Eraser) Part of Kokuyo's "Universal Design" initiative.
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 80 g. Price: $3.80
Product type: Cooking Item
How do you like your eggs? Scrambled, over easy, sunny side up, or heart shaped? This fun egg heart shaper is nice and easy for your Good Morning Egg -- just drop an egg on it, slide it on into the microwave and there you go, the heart as yoked. More fun than a pile of leaves! (and you get lots of cute points too!) Sure to get a smile from even the grumpiest of morning people. To use, simply crack in an egg (make sure you poke a few holes in the yoke so it can cook properly), and microwave for 2.5 to 3 minutes (2.5 for 600 Watt, 3 for 500 Watt) -- this is a MAXIMUM time, egg should not be cooked for more time than the maximum. Please watch your yolks carefully people, eggs generally don't like to be in the microwave for too long so cook them with care. When visibly cooked, remove the container carefully and allow egg to cook slightly. N-joy!
MPJ399Meiji Village of Bamboo Shoot -- Cookie & Cream
This item can be ordered. Weight: 100 g. Price: $3.50
Product type: Japanese Snack Treat
A favorite chocolate in Japan, these cone-shaped treats are shaped like "takenoko" or sapling bamboo shoots and are great fun to eat -- bite sized, you can just pop one in your mouth and let the flavors flow! Produced by Meiji, this chocolate has been sold in Japan for over 20 years! This particular flavor is "cookies and cream." The top of the "bamboo shoot" is sweet cookie and white chocolate cream variety. This is a seasonal flavor so try them before the're gone for good!
This item can be ordered. Weight: 50 g. Price: $2.40
Product type: Universal Design Eraser
This Kado-Keshi is a very cool piece of functional design that will set you apart from the matrix of pencil pushers, and it works great, too! As the winner of the Kokuyo Design Award in 2002, this piece of 'office art' is a welcome change from the standard pink block, and not too hip for its purpose. 5x2cm. (Kado = Corner + Keshigomu = Eraser) Part of Kokuyo's "Universal Design" initiative. This a blue and pink eraser set.
JPN056Mousse-chan Kira-Kira Paper Clay Set ~ Whipped Cream Accessory
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 350 g. Price: $19.50
Product type: Paper Clay Set
For those who love to make wonderful shapes with clay, here's a fun Kira-Kira Decoration Clay set by Mousse-chan. This "clay dough" set comes with all that you need to make ultra kawaii accessories for your key holder, cellphone, purse or wear even as jewelry. This set includes a variety of "Whip Cream" style Accessories to make jewels, necklaces, rings out of the various colored clays and decorative gems for that Kira-Kira (sparkling) appeal. A great gift item to share with your friends. Includes white and pink clay, rings, necklace chains, whip cream applicators (like in the bakery), sheets and "Kira-Kira" stones. Recommended for ages six and up.
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.80
Product type: Japanese Snack Treat
Would you like a Little Kit Kat? With a name like "Little" there's just not enough to be said about how curiously fun these mini versions of Kit Kat are, and how well they fit into the world of cute products in Japan. Like small round sections of the Kit Kat experience, they work great as nicely sized Kit Kat bites you can pop in your mouth without that incomplete feeling from eating just half of a Kit Kat bar (or the guilt from chomping the whole thing). Oh what the heck, try them frozen on ice cream! Delicious and lots of fun. This is a new caramel flavor.
New!! Buy a case of Kit Kat Little (10 packs) and get 15% off. Just add 10 or more packs to your cart and the discount will be applied at checkout.
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 400 g. Price: $11.50
Product type: Cook Book
Dishes like sushi or Teriyaki may look difficult to make, but Japanese Homestyle Dishes shows you how the Japanese prepare their food at home - with minimum effort, for maximum flavor. Try a Steamed Egg Custard, Salmon Teriyaki, Sesame Chicken Loaf, or Japanese Sponge Cake - or delicious noodle dishes like Cold Soba Noodles or Tofu and Udon Noodles in Clear Soup. Or, if you're entertaining, choose from sushi and sashimi recipes, or party favorites such as Sukiyaki, Shabu-Shabu, Tempura, and Green Tea Ice Cream.
Preparing these classic Japanese dishes is now easier than ever, thanks to the simple, step-by-step instructions included in this invaluable cooking guide. A quick trip to your local supermarket for a few basic ingredients is all you need to get started on your own exploration of this fantastic cuisine. Publshed by Tuttle.
For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.
STT065DEKADO-KESHI ~ Super Large Geometric Design Eraser with 28 corners
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 80 g. Price: $4.50
Product type: Universal Design Eraser
This Kado-Keshi is a very cool piece of functional design that will set you apart from the matrix of pencil pushers, and it works great, too! As the winner of the Kokuyo Design Award in 2002, this piece of 'office art' is a welcome change from the standard pink block, and not too hip for its purpose. (Deka = large, Kado = Corner + Keshi = Eraser) Part of Kokuyo's "Universal Design" initiative. This is a super large version measuring 3x7x3 cm (1 x 2.8 x 1 inch) with 28 corners for your erasing needs.
SWN87AGARI ~ High Grade Green Tea Powder (Restaurant Style)
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 50 g. Price: $6.80
Product type: Japanese Food
Treat yourself and your guests to some delicious green tea, with this high quality matcha (green tea) powder, the same kind that is served in sushi restaurants in Japan. Just add 1/3 teaspoon of powder into one cup of hot or cold water, stir, and it's ready to drink. One package contains 50 grams of green tea powder. Also useful for tea ceremony, and for a change, sprinkle it over vanilla ice cream! A great item from Japan.
KBN242Microwave Taiyaki Maker ~ Oyako de Taiyaki-Kun
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 350 g. Price: $42.00
Product type: Cooking Item
Taiyaki is a fun Japanese food eaten at Japanese matsuri festivals which is basically a little fish-shaped cake with "anko" sweet beans inside. This is a fantastic kit that lets you make your own "oyako" (parent-and-child) taiyaki, that is, large taiyaki and small taiyaki to go beside it, using your microwave oven. Best of all, since the batter used to make the taiyaki is simple pancake batter, you can make it easily wherever you live.
The kit includes the large and small fish-shaped trays, a shaker for mixing the batter w/ pouring spout, shaker insert, and instructions and a recipe idea book in Japanese. To make, prepare 150 grams (2/3 cups) of standard powdered pancake mix, 100 ml (0.4 of a cup) of milk, one egg, 35 grams (3.5 tablespoons) of sugar, and salad oil. Put the pancake mix, egg, milk and sugar in the shaker, then place the shaker insert inside the shaker so the contents will be well mixed when you shake. Shake for 60 seconds, remove the shaker insert, and attach the pouring spout. Using a paper towel or basting brush, put a little oil inside the taiyaki trays to be used. Pour the batter inside each fish mold until it reaches the top, then place the small taiyaki molds over the large mold so that it makes a small depression in the top (which you'll put various ingredients in later). Cook in the microwave (see cooking times below). When you're done, you'll have two halves of the large taiyaki and four haves of the small. Put ingredients inside, like sweet anko beans (if you like), or invent your own!
COOKING TIMES: 500 watt microwave: 100 seconds (for large taiyaki) or 40 seconds (for small). 600 watt microwave: 80 seconds for large, 35 seconds for samll. 700 watt microwave, 60 seconds for large, 30 seconds for small.
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 50 g. Price: $6.50
Product type: Sanrio item
This very cool ice cube tray is not an ordinary one with 3-D fronts and flat backs, but *full* 3-D characters -- both front and back! Featuring all your favorite Sanrio characters (Hello Kitty, Keroppi, Badtz Maru, Purin, Monkichi) in ice form. To make these cool characters, fill the bottom tray with water (or your favorite liquid) so that it not only fills the characters, but overflows them a bit. Place the top tray on top slowly, squeezing down gently so that the water is forced into the shapes. It doesn't matter if some of the water flows out the holes. You want the water as close to the tops of the characters as you can get it. Great fun!
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 400 g. Price: $16.00
Product type: Potato Chip Maker
If you're trying to live a healthier lifestyle, you know that avoiding oily foods are the way to go. But sometimes, there's always that craving to snack on a few chips now and again. Thankfully, this is where the microwave potato chip maker comes in handy, satisfying both the need to be healthy, while satisfying the munchies. Measuring at 13 cm (5 inches) in diameter with 11 cm (4 inches) in height, it comes with all the accessories you need - an easy to use vegetable slicer, bowl to hold the slices, holder, and the microwave tray that is the secret to keeping these vegetables nice and crisp.
To use, simply slice the vegetables thinly with a knife, place in the tray, and then microwave. When using a 500 watt microwave and cooking 100 grams of sliced potatoes, cook for approximately 8 minutes, or 7 minutes with a 600 watt oven, 5 minutes with a 700 watt oven.
When you're done you'll have delicious fresh and low calorie potato chips that utilizes absolutely no oil yet taste great! Use this for other vegetables as well, including pumpkin or daikon radish (the package warns against trying to use sweet potato, however, because of it's soft consistency). Easy to clean and a great way to keep healthy.
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