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BENTO264 Black WAON Bento Box Set ~ Square 2 tier Bento Box & Chopsticks & Bento Bag
This item can be ordered. Weight: 350 g. Price: $19.50 Product type: Bento Box
Bento boxes are one of J-List's most successful items, and we pride ourselves on bringing high-quality traditional designed bentos from Japan to you. This one is no exception -- a beautiful rectangle two-tiered lunch box, with a simple yet effective Waon (chord) design. Black in color, this bento box is also microwavable as long as you remove the lids first. This compact bento box can also be stacked on top of each other. The bento box is 3.5" high and 5.5" x 4" (8 cm x 16.5 cm) and comes with a matching elastic strap and carrying bag to keep the box together. A wonderful set with a traditional touch, you are sure to have many amazing meals with this quality bento box made right here in Japan by OSK.

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NYH180 LA-COOK Microwave Rice Cooker & Steamer w/ SAHAMOJI
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.


KKU027 SAND de PANDA ~ Push Style Easy Sandwich Maker
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 100 g. Price: $12.00 Product type: Cooking Item
Do you remember when you were a little kid when you hated eating the edges of your bread? In Japan, it's very common to find these sandwiches without the ends already pre-made and ready to munch on right out of the bag. Now you can make your own sandwiches with this easy Push Style Sandwich maker by the folks at Akebono. To use, simply make your sandwich (make sure to place your meat and veggies in the center), place the tool over the sandwich and then push. It will automatically cut off the edges and seal in the contents. It measures 11x11 cm (4.3x4.3 inches). Perfect for fans of dekoben and bentos.


BENTO269 HANA-ZEN Black Bento Set ~ WA Strawberry Pattern 2 tyers Bento Box & Chopsticks & Bag
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 250 g. Price: $26.50 Product type: Bento Box Set
Bento boxes (Japanese style lunch boxes) are among the best sellers here at J-List. Here's a pack that's great for women. This full set lunchbox is a two tier version so you can keep your rice and your okazu separate from each other. The top tier can hold 380 mL and the bottom 250 mL and measures a total of 8x14x8 cm (3x5x3 inches) when stacked on top of each other. The bento comes with a pair of chopsticks that is stored inside the cover, a band that holds the boxes together and comes with a carrying bag that measures 27 x 17 cm (10 x 6 inches). Microwave safe with the lid removed. This purchase is for the black bento with strawberries.


BENTO242 Hello KITTY WAGARA Bento Set ~ Box & Buit-in Chopsticks & Bag
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 350 g. Price: $29.80 Product type: Kitty Items
For fans of traditional Japanese culture with a twist of cuteness, this is a beautiful Hello Kitty double decker bento box from the Sanrio people, this item measures a total of 17 x 8.2 x 8.7 cm (6.7 x 3.2 x 3.4 inches) when stacked and comes complete with inner separators, bento bag and chopsticks, to make this an all in 1 bento set. The top portion of the bento can hold up to 320 mL and the bottom 400 mL while the hashi (chopsticks) can be stored directly under the cover of the bento so it's always with you where ever you go. Separate your food according to the way you prefer. A very elegant design with lace and Kitty's visage on all the accessories. Ruby red in color with gold checker board and Kitty illustrations as a decoration make this a highly attractive piece. A really special item made for the Japanese market, and not available outside of Japan. Please note: this item is not dishwater safe but it is microwave safe if the lids are removed.


BENTO202 Deluxe "TENMARI" Bento Box Set -- Red
This item can be ordered. 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.


NYH026 Japanese Mini Temaki Sushi Maker Tool Set Roll Your Own
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 100 g. Price: $2.80 Product type: Cooking item
This bamboo temaki set is great for making maki sushi (rolls), and comes with a bamboo shamoji (used for rice). A nice natural sushi making tool that will level-up your kitchen for sushi production, and it looks really cool too. You can place the nori (seaweed) sheets on the roller and spread on the sushi rice (with special sushi vinegar) into the nori, add your favorite sushi ingredients, and roll up! An easy way to get started in sushi making, one the most enjoyable ways to make lunch!


BENTO254 Rilakkuma 2 tiers Bento Box with Built-in Chopstocks
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 200 g. Price: $24.00 Product type: Bento Box
Rilakkuma (a hybrid of "relax" and "kuma" meaning bear) is the newest fun character mascot from San-X, the creators of the popular Nyanko kittens, Tarepanda and Afro-dog. Rilakkuma encourages people to relax and take it easy, and this cute little bear is often seen sleeping, napping, and doing nothing. Rilakkuma also enjoys a no stress life by listening to music. Cute and irresistible, we're sure you'll love San-X's newest mascot and this two tier bento box! This bento box set is for hungry appetites as it features two "floors" with partitions so you can keep your foods separate in the same box. The bottom tier has its own removable and movable divider and tight-sealed lid. The top layer also has a lid that can hold a pair of chopsticks (included) and decorated with Rilakkuma and his friends lazing about. As an extra special touch, after eating the bento box can be collapsed into one tier for extra portability. The size of the bento stacked together is 14x6 cm (5x2.3 inches) and 6cm tall (2.3 inches), and comes with a matching band to keep it wrapped together. A wonderful bento set made here in Japan! (Microwave safe -- just make sure to open the lids a little before microwaving).


BENTO293 Red WAON Bento Box Set ~ Square 2 tier Bento Box & Chopsticks & Bento Bag
This item can be ordered. Weight: 350 g. Price: $19.50 Product type: Bento Box
Bento boxes are one of J-List's most successful items, and we pride ourselves on bringing high-quality traditional designed bentos from Japan to you. This one is no exception -- a beautiful rectangle two-tiered lunch box, with a simple yet effective Waon (chord) design. Red in color, this bento box is also microwavable as long as you remove the lids first. This compact bento box can also be stacked on top of each other. The bento box is 3.5" high and 5.5" x 4" (8 cm x 16.5 cm) and comes with a matching elastic strap and carrying bag to keep the box together. A wonderful set with a traditional touch, you are sure to have many amazing meals with this quality bento box made right here in Japan by OSK.


PRIM024 Sakura "Koban" 2 Tier Bento Box -- Brown
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 450 g. Price: $32.20 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
Bento boxes are one of J-List's most successful items, and we pride ourselves on bringing high-quality traditional designed bentos from Japan to you. This one is no exception -- a beautiful sakura patterned two-tiered lunch box, with glittering sakura flowers on the lid, complete with a chopsticks case with a matchiing design. Deep burgundy in color, this bento box is also microwavable as long as you remove the lids first. This compact bento box can also be stacked into a single tier when not in use or after you've finished eating for extra compactibility. The bento box is 3.5" high and 5.5" x 4" and comes with a matching elastic to keep the box together. It also comes with a pair of chopsticks with matching case (7" long). A wonderful set with a traditional touch, you are sure to have many amazing meals with this quality bento box made right here in Japan by Nakamura.


BENTO138 Hello Kitty Face Bento Box
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 350 g. Price: $9.80 Product type: Bento Lunch Box
This fantastic bento box is perfect for Hello Kitty and Sanrio fans as it features the world-renowned cat's visage in full-color complete with bow, and elastic strap to keep everything together. Measuring 11.5 x 9 cm (4.5 x 3.5 inches), it contains a separator for up to two separate dishes and is large enough for most adults. A great way to transport food or snacks to work, school, picnics or movies. We know you'll love to own this really cool authentic Hello Kitty plastic bento box from Japan -- get it now! Note that the manufacturers recommends do not microwave this bento box to keep it from changing its shape.


PRIM027 Sakura Square Mini Bento Box -- Brown
Number in stock: 9 Weight: 300 g. Price: $19.50 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
Bento boxes are one of J-List's most successful items, and we pride ourselves on bringing high-quality traditional designed bentos from Japan to you. This one is no exception -- a beautiful sakura patterned two-tiered lunch box, with glittering sakura flowers on the lid, and matching colored elastic belt. Deep burgundy in color, this bento box is also microwavable as long as you remove the lids first. This mini sized bento box has two tiers to keep two separate dishes, and is 2.75 high and 5" x 3" and comes with a matching elastic to keep the box together. A wonderful set with a traditional touch, you are sure to have many amazing meals with this quality bento box made right here in Japan by Nakamura.


FK290 Niko Niko Punch 2 -- Face Bento Decoration
This item can be ordered. Weight: 350 g. Price: $19.50 Product type: Bento Item
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. This set of three punchers feature three different expressions bringing personality to those onigiri (rice balls) that you pack for lunches. A light weight, compact item which measures 5x4x4 cm (2 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches) ) that's a great tool for bento artists. An item that will certainly get you screaming Kawaii (like all the Japanese girls). This purchase is for part two which features a variety of smiling faces.


NYH069 Multi Mini Microwave Steamer
This item can be ordered. Weight: 150 g. Price: $3.00 Product type: Kitchen Product
If you enjoy freshly steamed vegetables and other delicious goodies but don't want the wait, this mini steamer is just what you're looking for. A "tupperware" type of device that aims to make life much more convenient, it has a suspending tray to warm the food all around and a small hole to let the steam escape so the lid doesn't pop open. The diameter is 11 cm (4 inches) and is perfect for steamed vegetables, pot stickers, dumplings, and rice!


BENTO263 AG+ Men's Silver Ion Antibacterial Bento Box with Built-in Chopsticks
This item can be ordered. Weight: 350 g. Price: $20.00 Product type: Bento Box Set
For serious lunch-time hunger, the typical "tight" size bento is simply not enough for some, plus the cute designs sometimes undermine the serious mind of the typical Japanese salary man. OSK brings us these bento boxes aimed at men, with sleek black styling and especially large size. Inside this tight bento are also longer than normal chopsticks (18 cm or 7" long) and a divider to separate the food inside. This bento can hold the equivalent of 2 heaping bowls of rice, and can be used in the microwave to deliver a big hot lunch. This bento box is a whopping 8 x 5.9" (20.5 x 15 cm) and 2" high (5 cm). This is also one of the most durable bento boxes we sell -- perfect for camping and hiking, as well as for lunch meetings where a "Hello Kitty" bento box may make the wrong impression! This bento is coated with a special "Antibacterial film," keeping you healthy from all the nasties when munching on your lunch.


FK386 Square Totoro 2-Tier Bento Box -- Leaves, Acorn and Mushroom
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 270 g. Price: $27.50 Product type: Bento Box
A great two-tiered bento set with bottom lid and chopsticks featuring Totoro from the wildly popular My Neighbor Totoro anime. This is a very well made sealing bento that will fit nicely into your bag or compartmentalized lifestyle because of its handy vertical arrangement. Includes elastic strap for keeping your sauces and surrounding stainables safe from leakage. Awwwwingly cute with images of Totoros, leaves, acorns, and of course the effervescent soot sprites on top. Approximately 17 x 8.5 x 9 cm (6.6 x 3 x 3.5 inches) with 280 ml space in the top and 360 ml in the bottom, includes a kata oshi (rice push mold), a separator, and an elastic band to hold the bento together. Microwave safe with the cover removed! This purchase is for the square version. An official Studio Ghibli product.


BENTO201 Deluxe "TENMARI " Bento Box Set -- Blue
This item can be ordered. 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.


BENTO261 MOTTAINAI ~ Natural Leaf ECO Style Bento Set
This item can be ordered. Weight: 300 g. Price: $25.00 Product type: Bento Box
The term ECO (short for ecology) has been common saying in Japan recently, showing their concern for mother nature's health. This bento box is just the thing to help keep us from producing more trash. It is a two tier stackable bento that allows you to separate the rice from the okazu (main dish). Chopsticks are housed directly into the lid of the box so it's accessible when you're ready to munch on your meal. Measures 13x7x8 cm (5 x 2.8 x 3 inches) and comes with a cloth bento bag for your carrying needs! To prove this is from Japan, it even includes it's own Engrish so "You can enjoy a merry and happy time!" Very kawaii indeed.


BENTO285 MODE (L)INE Black Men's Simple Lacquered 2 tier Bento Box & Chopsticks
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 450 g. Price: $35.00 Product type: Bento Box
A nicely made bento box with style. This lacquer-like bento is the perfect size for lunch, with 380 ml in the high section (a sealing, removable insert) and 460 ml in the lower section. This is a set that includes matching chopsticks with case (that measures 19 cm) and an elastic band for keeping your bento together while you run for the train or ride your bike. Outer dimensions of the box are 19.5 x 8.5 x 7.5 cm (7.6 x 3.3 x 2.9 inches). This purchase is for the black Mode Line version.


FK291 Niko Niko Punch 3 -- Face Bento Decoration
Number in stock: 6 Weight: 350 g. Price: $19.50 Product type: Bento Item
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. This set of three punchers feature three different expressions bringing personality to those onigiri (rice balls) that you pack for lunches. A light weight, compact item which measures 5x4x4 cm (2 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches) ) that's a great tool for bento artists. An item that will certainly get you screaming Kawaii (like all the Japanese girls). This purchase is for part three which includes a variety of smiling faces, which includes a dog character.


PRIM005 Retro Trading Mark 2 Tier Bento Box
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 300 g. Price: $25.00 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
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 large sized box that you can put your rice and everything else into this two tiered stackable box (15x8x7 cm or 6x3x2.8 inches). Holds rice and "okazu" which is basically "whatever you eat with your rice," including sausages, meatballs, and so on. The cover has a fancy traditional illustration of a stamp used for making trades and is kept securely closed via an elastic band keeping your lunch nice and safe from all the nasties that come flying around. Natural wood in color. Please note avoid use in dishwasher or microwave for longevity of the product.


PRIM067 Black Cat Paws 2-tier Bento Box
Number in stock: 9 Weight: 250 g. Price: $18.00 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
A wonderfully cute and uniquely fun 2-tier bento box (in a cat shape) that you can even use in the microwave (with the cover off). Tons of fun with your meals that always comes with a smile with this adorable cat Nikyoro mascot decoration. The box measures 10 cm (4")in diameter and 7 cm (3") deep and comes with a red elastic band to keep the lunch box secured together. The 2 tiers are used to separate the main dish from the rice and is perfect for light eaters. Made by the Prime Nakamura company in Japan.


PRIM003 Lucky Cat 2 Tier Bento Box -- Red
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 350 g. Price: $18.00 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
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 regular sized box that you can put your rice and everything else into this two tiered box. Holds rice and "okazu" which is basically "whatever you eat with your rice," including sausages, meatballs, and so on. The cover has the well known maneki neko (lucky cat) printed on it and is kept securely closed via an elastic band keeping your lunch nice and safe from all the nasties that come flying around. Cherry red in color. Please note avoid use in dishwasher or microwave for longevity of the product.


ASA251 Single-Use Antibacterial Sheet for Bento -- 66 sheets
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 50 g. Price: $2.80 Product type: Bento Product
These anti-bacterial bento sheets are a great health innovation from Japan -- they work with the power of silver ions to keep your unrefrigerated bento foods from going bad. Best for mayonnaise or fish or meat items you're worried about not standing the test of time. They are not edible, please do not eat them (sorry we have to make sure that's totally clear). Not only are they hygienic, but they've got some cute anime-style graphics on them so they make your bento look cooler, too! Each sheet measures 6x10 cm, there are 66 sheets per pack.


NYH105 Hello Kitty 3D Metal Spoon
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 50 g. Price: $2.50 Product type: Kitty Items
Make feeding time lunch for your kids with these ultra kawaii Hello Kitty eating utensils. Made of 100% stainless steel, it features a petite utensil that measures 12.5 cm (5 inches) with a molding of Kitty-chan on the end waving at you. Great for all fans of Hello Kitty including your little ones or even yourself. An officially licensed Sanrio product. This is the 3D metal spoon version.


BENTO270 HANA-ZEN Red Bento Set ~ WA Strawberry Pattern 2 tyers Bento Box & Chopsticks & Bag
This item can be ordered. Weight: 250 g. Price: $26.50 Product type: Bento Box Set
Bento boxes (Japanese style lunch boxes) are among the best sellers here at J-List. Here's a pack that's great for women. This full set lunchbox is a two tier version so you can keep your rice and your okazu separate from each other. The top tier can hold 380 mL and the bottom 250 mL and measures a total of 8x14x8 cm (3x5x3 inches) when stacked on top of each other. The bento comes with a pair of chopsticks that is stored inside the cover, a band that holds the boxes together and comes with a carrying bag that measures 27 x 17 cm (10 x 6 inches). Microwave safe with the lid removed. This purchase is for the red bento with strawberries.


NYH161 Microwave Omelet Maker
This item can be ordered. Weight: 150 g. Price: $9.50 Product type: Cooking Items
If you're an omelet maniac but don't always have the time to be slaving away over the stove, here's a quick and easy way to get your eggs just right. This is a container that's designed to make your omelets just right every time. Simply beat too eggs and place inside this container. Then warm for about 50 - 70 seconds. Before you know it, your eggs are nice fluffy and ready for serving. The container measures 17x10x3 cm (6x4x1 inches). Perfect for breakfast, omurice (a favorite among the kids) or anytime you feel the need for a quick omelet.


FK390 Rillakuma Plush Pen Pouch
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 70 g. Price: $13.50 Product type: San-X Item
Here's a cute and fluffy Rilakkuma pen pouch made of soft plush material to keep you company during those late nights studying. Rilakkuma is the Sanrio San-x character who loves to chill out and lounge around, and elicit ''kawaii!'' (cute!) from Japanese girls, which he seems to be quite good at. Fill Rilakkuma with pens and mechanical pencils and you have yourself a unique stuffed teddy bear. Measures 24 cm (9 inches) long.


FK416 Dream Land Egg Shaper
This item can be ordered. Weight: 350 g. Price: $24.00 Product type: DECO Bento Tool
J-List lives to bring you interesting products from Japan, and this time we may have outdone ourselves. This is a magical egg shaper that can turn hard boiled eggs into works of art, with the yolk in the shape of diamonds, hearts and stars. To use it, separate the whites from the yolk for 5-6 eggs, putting each in separate containers. Pour approximately 40 cc of the egg white into each of the four holders, until it's about 4/5 of the way full. Replace the four shaped caps which seals the egg white into each compartment and will create the hole in the center. Put the Dream Land Egg Shaper tray into boiling water so that the four egg tubes are submerged and can cook, about 18-20 cm deep, cooking the whites, for about 12 minutes. Remove the tray and carefully pull out the center pieces, revealing the hole, into which you will now pour the yolk, about 25 cc per hole. Remove the four caps from the center piece molds to re-seal the egg compartments, and boil again for approximately 8 minutes. Let cool, and remove your awesome eggs which can be used to decorate the most delicious bento!


ZK336 Mini Seasoning Cylinder for Bento 2pcs Lunchbox Picnic
Number in stock: 10 Weight: 50 g. Price: $3.00 Product type: Cooking Item
For anyone who enjoys bringing a bento (packed lunch) from home, will find this seasoning container extremely useful. Typically used for furikake (flakes of seasoning to spread over your rice), you can also use for salt, pepper, and other spices to put into this container to make your bentos taste even better. measures 6 cm (2 inches) tall, has an easy to twist lid to pour the seasoning, and comes as a pair.

A superb bento box made in the "jubako" style that can be sacked!
PRIM057 DX SAKURA JUBAKO Bento Box ~ Brown
Number in stock: 9 Weight: 250 g. Price: $24.00 Product type: Japanese Bento Box
The Japanese are good at creating things of beauty out of everyday objects, something which you can see in this new line of Sakura-themed bento boxes. Made in the "jubako" or "stacking box" style, this bento box contains two large compartments, one for holding your rice, and the other for your "okazu," that is, whatever you're eating along with your rice. The lower compartments come with sealing tupperware-style lids that can be used separately, too. A great bento box offering from J-List! The bento box measures approximately 6 inches (15 cm) from one of the flower petal-shaped edges across. This is the brown colored bento box. Because heat could cause the bento box to change its shape, the manufacturer recommends against using it in a microwave oven or washing with machine dishwashers.


BENTO223 METAL MODE Blue ~ Men's Lunch Box / 900 ml Tight Box & Chopsticks & Pizza Bag
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 600 g. Price: $32.00 Product type: DX Bento Set
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, in cool metallic blue color design perfect for big eaters! This is a large-sized bento box split into two sections and measures 6" x 8" x 2", this will hold a good portion of food -- from rice, sandwiches, potato salad, pasta, fried chicken balls, etc. It also comes with a pair of 18 cm (7 inches) which is housed in its own compartment on the cover. Stays securely closed via the side snap locks and even comes with free zip up "pizza bag" to keep the food warm. Microwave safe (out of the bag). Please note to take off the lids before using in the microwave for longevity of the product.


JANM001 The Manga Cook Book
This item can be ordered. Weight: 300 g. Price: $18.50 Product type: Study Book
Featuring more than two dozen recipes, The Manga Cookbook shows you how to make Japanese food with real "character!" Reading manga sure can make a person hungry! Food appears frequently in Japanese comics, but what exactly is it that the characters are eating? Introducing The Manga Cookbook, an illustrated step-by-step guide to preparing Japanese cuisine. Learn to identify and make the same things you see in all your favorite manga: authentic onigiri (rice balls), yakitori (skewered chicken), oshinko (pickled vegetables), udon (Japanese noodles) and many others! Includes sections on how to assemble bento boxed lunches and properly use chopsticks. For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


PRIM046 niKyoro ~ Black Round 2 tier Bento Box with Bowl & Chopsticks w/case
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 250 g. Price: $20.00 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
Nikyoro is the newest character on the bento cute item scene from the Prime Nakamura company in Japan, and is developing somewhat of a cult following with a variety of Nikyoro items becoming available that have his or her (?) cute eyes and nose peeping out from within the colored plastic. This useful bento set is complete with round 'bento box' and chopsticks with a hinged case. The bento box contains a removable middle section for keeping rice dry, with a sealable lid. The bottom and top can also be used as bowls. The chopsticks are printed with the French question "As-tu deja mange?" (Did you already eat?), and the case has niKyro saying "Bonjour! Ca va?" (Hello, how are you?). Bento box is 11cm in diameter, chopsticks are 18cm long. Not recommended for microwave use.


PRIM052 Panda Paws 2-tier Bento Box
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 250 g. Price: $18.00 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
This extra special bento box is a one of a kind Japanese style lunch box featuring the a cute panda to keep you company. A removable two separator version (which easily separates your rice from the rest of the meal), it comes with a cover that perfectly lays on top of the box and stays secure via an elastic band to keep your food from falling out. Super cute and fun, this box is for light eaters, or snacks, as it measures 11x11x8 cm (4x4x3 inch). Microwave safe with the lid removed!


YOYA142 R2-D2 Soy Sauce Bottle
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 300 g. Price: $28.00 Product type: Star Wars Soy Sauce Bottle
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 bottle can be filled to the brim with soy sauce or any other liquids for you to use at your hearts content. You can practically see R2 swaying back and forth eagerly awaiting you to tip him over so all the delicious sauces can be spread on your favorite dishes, including sushi! Simply pop open the top, fill with your favorite sauce, close the lid and he's ready to go. A perfect wacky item from Japan and J-List that is sure to get your guests talking. This is the original blue, white, and silver version. A great Japan-only Star Wars issue by Heart.


KODA050 Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go
This item can be ordered. Weight: 400 g. Price: $14.95 Product type: Japanese Bento Cook Book
This book offers an elegant way to enjoy delicious, healthy food on the run. Inside, this cookbook includes more than 40 main dish recipes and step-by-step illustrations. Written completely in English an features tons of full color images that will get your salivary glands to go into overdrive. Get ready for a taste of Japan with the help of this book which offers you the opportunity to savor the flavors of juicy beef rolls wrapped around asparagus stalks, Yellow tail teriyaki, Oyako don, Chicken Tofu Rice, Crispy Mackerel, Rice Casseroles and tons more. Split into various sections with rice dishes, noodle dishes, "Low Fat Temptations," plus quick and easy soups. Written by Naomi Kijima who is a well known cookbook author and teacher in Japan, appearing on several Japanese television and is regularly featured in women's magazines and newspapers promoting her delicious recipes.


BENTO239 Hello Kitty DECO Bento Set ~ Onigiri Shaper & Mayonnaise Cup & Furikake Stencil
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 250 g. Price: $24.00 Product type: Kitty Items
To some people, bento is just regular food that you consume and do away with after you're done. To others the way of the bento is an artform. Thanks to the geniuses at Sanrio, here's another wonderful tool to add to your repertoire for your own bento art creations a DECO bento set featuring Hello Kitty and friends. This pack comes with a number of plastic tools designed to decorate and add character to your meals. This set includes 3 character shaped cups for making onigiri (rice balls), 3 furikake stencils to outline shapes of characters on a bed of rice using special Japanese seasonings and 3 cups where you can store ketchup, mayonnaise or other delicious sauces inside. Comes to you in a decorative plastic case. An official Sanrio product.


TAM078 Mini Punch for DECO Bento ~ Clover
Number in stock: 9 Weight: 80 g. Price: $2.80 Product type: Bento Accessory
Bento art is a pride and joy of a Japanese mother, making delicious and visually stunning presentations to greet their young ones as lunchtime comes around. This decoration "punch" works to make those bentos even more interesting by creating complex shapes to add to the art. Simply stick your seaweed strips in between the slits and punch out a shape. This device creates an intricate clover shape.


BENTO243 Hello KITTY WAGARA Chopsticks Set
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 100 g. Price: $10.00 Product type: Kitty Items
Another official Sanrio product featuring the world beloved Hello Kitty, this is a wonderful utensil set featuring the super-cute face that Kitty fans will fall for. This set features a high-quality chopsticks (hashi) and matching chopstick case. Ruby red in color with gold checker board and Kitty illustrations as a decoration make this a highly attractive piece. Measures 18 cm (7 inches). A really special bento item made for the Japanese market.


BENTO244 Black Lunch-de-DON Bowl (DONBURI) Type Bento Box
This item can be ordered. Weight: 300 g. Price: $24.00 Product type: Bento Box
Donburi are delicious meals served on a bed of rice inside an oversized rice bowl. Commonly found in placed like the Tsukiya gyudon dishes (which many J-List staffers flock to) or the more well known Yoshinoya food chains, these donburi delicacies are very much a part of Japanese food culture you're sure to experience when you arrive. This wonderful item takes the donburi bowl and forms it into a stylish "donburi bento" box that is sure to please both the eyes and the stomach. It measures a diameter of 12 cm (5") and 9 cm (3.5") tall, that can be split into 2 main sections, the bowl (where you hold the rice) and a plate that holds the okazu (main dish). This bento also comes with tons of extras such as sauce bottle, smaller container (to hold pickled vegetables) and a strainer (to drain any noodles). The bento stays securely locked via clips on the side. Microwave safe with the covers removed. Dishwasher safe, but recommended to wash by hand. An awesome bento box that's just waiting for for you to hit that purchase buttons.


PRIM096 Frog Paws 2-tier Bento Box
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 250 g. Price: $18.00 Product type: Bento box
A really cute bento 'box' in the shape of a frog 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 sealable section is 12 x 9 x 3 cm. The name Nikyoro combines "niko niko" (happy and smiling) with "kyoro kyoro" (the sound of eyes looking left to right). OK for microwave use!

A really special item for Bento and Onigiri fans!
FK298 Hello Kitty Onigiri Maker for Bento - RARE JAPAN SANRIO
Number in stock: 7 Weight: 250 g. Price: $25.00 Product type: Sanrio Onigiri Maker
For the ultimate in kawaii onigiri for your bentos, you only need to turn to this decoration set by Sanrio. Inside, you have all the materials you need to make cute bentos featuring Hello Kitty and her friends. The set includes 3 rice scoopers shaped into Teddy, Kassie (the bunny), and Hello Kitty, a decoration puncher (to form the eyes and whiskers of Kitty-chan), and a decorative molding device to form flowers, ribbons, and other shapes to complete the bento. Easy to view picture instructions are available on the back. Very cool and great for all bento artists.


BENTO266 Bitter & Milk Simple YAMANAKA-nuri Bento Box Set ~ 2 tier Bento Set.
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 250 g. Price: $24.80 Product type: Bento Box Set
Enjoy this full set bento box that's perfect for all your lunching needs. This is a two tier version that allows you to keep your rice and okazu (main meal) in separate containers so remains nice and ready for when lunch time comes around. Additionally, it comes with an 18 cm pair of chopsticks with a matching case and a neat bento carrying bag to carry everything in one nice package. The bento box itself measures 15 x 7.5 x 8 cm ( inches).


YOYA144 R2-D2 Pepper Mill
This item can be ordered. 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. A great Japan-only Star Wars issue by Heart.


PRIM122 Nikyoro Mini ONIGIRI Case
Number in stock: 10 Weight: 100 g. Price: $9.50 Product type: Bento Box
Keep your onigiri lunches (rice ball lunches) safe with this cool onigiri case featuring Nikyoro. A product of Prime Nakamura this case measures 8 cm in (3.14 inches) in length and is made of a sturdy plastic to keep your onigiri from being pummeled by activities throughout the day. I stays securely locked via the side clasps and is microwave safe with the lid removed. Made in Japan. Great for bento fans!


FK388 Mugen Soybean Strap ~ Soramame
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $3.25 Product type: Mugen Strap
Bloom has another great item to satisfy our bubble popping needs. Rather than popping bubble tape however, they bring to you this "endless peapod" for you to squeeze peas out of (something of a happy past time for Japanese while growing up). This is a keychain decoration which you can attach to your keys, backpack, or electronic devices. And whenever your fingers have nothing better to do, simply squeeze those suckers right out of the pod as many times as you need to. Even better, each pea has it's own facial expression adding to that "kawaii factor" that Japan absolutely loves. A great stress reliever and conversation starter. A must have if you love the Mugen Puchi Puchi series.


BENTO276 Natural Leaf DX Bento Box Set ~ Rice Container & 2 Tight Box & Fork & Handy Pouch
This item can be ordered. Weight: 500 g. Price: $48.00 Product type: Bento Box Set
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 stainless steel cylindrical rice container plus 2 air tight "cups" or boxes that you can store vegetable and other main dishes inside. A fork 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 560 ml and measures approximately 17x9x10 cm (6 x 3.5 x 4 inches). Features a DX Green Natural Leaf design. Plastic portions are microwave safe.


KKU001 Hello Kitty Microwave Rice Cooker & Steamer with SHAMOJI
This item is in stock in Japan. 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!


PRIM146 Rabbit PAW Die-cut 2 tiers Bento Box with Fork
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 300 g. Price: $19.50 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
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 right). OK for microwave use with the lid and fork removed!

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