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  • SHN007

    KAMIKAZE Fan ~ HINOMARU

    Here's an attractive item from Japan, a traditional Japanese fan (Ohgi in Japanese) that you can unfold and use anywhere. This particular one is made of a bamboo frame and has a very elegant image of the Hinomaru, or Japanese...

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  • WAZ179

    Fuku-Atsume Colorful 3 Lucky Cats Strap

    Maneki Neko (otherwise known as the Beckoning Cat or Lucky Cat) has become quite a symbol across the world for luck and fortune, and here is a special hand-made keychain with triple the Maneki Neko luck -- three in one! This...

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  • WAZ122

    Black Bamboo TATEBUE ~ Traditional Bamboo Flute

    Everyone knows the traditional yokobue (yoko-boo-eh) flutes from Japan, literally "horizontal flute" since you play it off to the site of your mouth. This is a similarly cool item, a tatebue (tah-tay-boo-eh), or "vertical flute...

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  • SHN012

    HISSHOU Fan ~ "Certain Victory" HINOMARU

    This great folding fan (known as a sensu in Japanese) is the perfect way to celebrate your feeling for Japan. Printed on gold colored foil sporting the kanji "Hisshin" ("Certain victory") on either side of a rising sun, this...

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  • SZ001

    Japanese Shinto Lucky Charm - Sakura Omamori good luck

    The Japanese have all sorts of omamori (charm or amulet) that they believe in to protect them from various elements. Some omamori are designed protect them from car accidents, others are to promote good health, finding happiness...

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  • TRA055

    Ichiban Hachimaki -- No.1 Headband

    This is a totally cool Japanese headband (hachimaki) that's decorated in beautiful kanji and complete with the red circle representing the sun of the Japanese flag. The words written on the headband declares "Ichi Ban," or...

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  • TRD073

    Purple Dragon Omamori ~ Japanese Shinto Luck Charm

    The Japanese people believe that omamori is a charm that protects the holder and gives good luck. These are sold generally at temples and can be hung wherever the owner needs it the most. This is an all purpose good luck charm...

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  • TRD039

    OGURA HYAKUNINISSYU ~ Card Game of 100 people's TANKA

    Ogura Hyakuninissyu (or sometimes known as 100 poems by 100 poets) are a famous collection of poems of Japanese Tanka poetry collected in the 13th Century C.E. The Tanka poetic form is a 31 syllable format in the pattern of...

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  • TRA272

    Japanese Paper Doll Omamori with 5 yen & Natural Stone Charm

    The Japanese have all sorts of omamori (charms or amulets) that they believe in to protect them from various elements. Some omamori are designed protect them from car accidents, others are to promote good health, finding...

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  • TRA144

    DX Handmade Wooden NINJA Sword

    A very cool handmade wooden short katana with a symbolic Tokugawa crest printed on it. Fits nicely in the sheath, has an angled wooden blade, there's even a slight curve to it which makes it extra cool. Excellent for costume use...

    $7.00
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  • TRA143

    SAKURA OMAMORI ~ Lucky Charm from Buddhist -- Blue

    The Japanese have all sorts of omamori (charm or amulet) that they believe in to protect them from various elements. Some omamori are designed protect them from car accidents, others are to promote good health, finding happiness...

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  • TRA135

    HI-UCHI-ISHI ~ DX Natural Flint Stone Set in Wooden Box -- Magatama Amulet

    A very cool flint stone and amulet, used in the Japanese Shinto spiritual tradition for drumming up luck when setting out on a journey. While it might not be the original use, and could spark some disapproving frowns from some of...

    $19.00
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  • TY549

    Fighting Spirit Headband -- Toukon Hachimaki

    Hachimaki (headbands) as they are known in Japanese carry great slogans from the more modern eras of Japan. Still popular at parties, rallies, and other functions where the speaker(s) want to incite the crowd to join their cause...

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  • TY384

    Guts ~ Konjou Headband -- Hachimaki

    Headbands, or hachimaki as they are known here in Japan, are famous for carrying great slogans. They were a big deal with everyone from kamikaze pilots to student rallies in the sixties and still today with students studying to...

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  • TY385

    Certain Victory ~ Hisshou Large Hachimaki

    Headbands, or hachimaki as they are known here in Japan, are famous for carrying great slogans. They were a big deal with everyone from kamikaze pilots to student ralliers in the sixties and still today with students studying to...

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  • TY386

    Pass the Test Headband Large -- Zettai Goukaku Hachimaki

    Headbands, or hachimaki as they are known here in Japan, are famous for carrying great slogans. They were a big deal with everyone from kamikaze pilots to student rallies in the sixties and still today with students studying to...

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  • WAZ222

    NINJA SHURIKEN Strap ~ NIN-NIN

    Show off the ninjutsu abilities of your ninja clan with this awesome strap, authentically made in Japan. This great traditional item features a set of cool looking ninja syurikens , that easily attaches to your keychain, phone or...

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  • WAZ125

    Lucky Koban Omamori For Luck with Money

    The Japanese people believe that omamori (a lucky charm) protects the holder and gives good luck, thanks to the embedded blessings from the originating deity. On one side is the name of the temple that produced the charm, and the...

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  • TRA273

    YATAGARASU ~ Lucky 3 Legs Crow Ear Cleaner

    Mimikaki are the traditional ear cleaners of Japan, a personal healthcare tool with a scoop-like end used for getting the wax out of ones ears. There's a cute mimikaki featuring an a yatagarasu or crow with three legs, which is...

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  • WAZ232

    Lucky Cat Netsuke Strap

    The Japanese people believe that omamori (a good luck charm) protects its holder and gives brings luck and fortune. These are sold generally at temples or shrines and can be hung wherever the owner needs it the most. At J-List we...

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  • WAZ169

    Asakusa Kaminarimon Chochin Strap (Lantern)

    Wow, this is really nice: a metal phone strap (called netsuke in Japanese) that is a traditional lantern from Asakusa, one of the most famous regions of Tokyo. It includes a traditional Japanese suzu bell, so when you attach this...

    $3.20
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  • WAZ142

    Crystal Sakura Strap

    The Japanese are fond of attaching "straps" to their cell phones, a tradition which grew out of netsuke , carved art objects which were tied to the drawstrings of their money bags. This is a charming small "crystal sakura" strap...

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  • TRD126

    3 Lucky Cats Strap

    Maneki Neko (otherwise known as the Beckoning Cat or Lucky Cat) has become quite a symbol across the world for luck and fortune, and here is a special hand-made keychain with triple the Maneki Neko luck -- three in one! This...

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  • WAZ223

    SAMURAI Sword Strap

    Harness the power of the samurai with this awesome strap, authentically made in Japan. This great traditional item features a cool looking samurai blade with holding sheath, that easily attaches to your keychain, phone or bag...

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  • WAZ177

    Onsen Manju Mini Pouch

    Carry around with you a tiny friend that will remind you of kawaii Japan. This keychain plushy is designed after the Japanese manju -- a tasty confectionary. The inside unzips to reveal a tiny pocket that is big enough to hold a...

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  • NET292

    Hanafuda ~ Japanese Traditional Playing Cards

    One of the traditional games played in Japan is Hanafuda. A deck of cards with beautiful flowers, months and other scenes of nature on them, they are smaller than the standard deck of playing cards, yet feature a strong, sturdy...

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  • ERS308

    Animal Mask ORIGAMI Kit -- English Instructions Included

    Learn the art of origami , the Japanese way of folding paper to create amazing designs. This book shows step-by-step instructions in both Japanese and English to make a very cute paku paku (talking) animal masks. This is the...

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  • ERS307

    Lucky Cat ORIGAMI Kit -- English Instructions Included

    Learn the art of origami , the Japanese way of folding paper to create amazing designs. This book shows step-by-step instructions in both Japanese and English to make a very cute Maneki Neko (lucky cat). This is the complete set...

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  • ERS213

    Green Tea Deodorant Origami ~ Green Tea Scent

    Another fun traditional origami set from Japan, this is a great concept indeed. The origami represent beautiful green leaves and are scented with real green tea from Shizuoka Prefecture. You can make fun creations with them...

    $3.00
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  • TRD149

    Mini Kinun OMAMORI ~ Fortune

    Omamori are charms that can be attained by donating to Shinto shrines in Japan. Add some Japanese charm as well as a little extra luck where ever you need it with this adorable mini Omamori. Designed to bring in good fortune...

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