Apple Insulated Bottle

Absolutely great.. for the kids.. to bring this to school.. for their lunch. A wee bit ex.. for my liking.. but if it keeps the juice cool.. and the stainless steel inner insulating chamber not only holds the juice .. they do not retain the odor or flavor of other drinks. The high quality resin used to coat on the inside is the reason why this is not only safe.. but absolutely great for your kids.

100 Yen Shop

The 100 Yen shops are just like our dollar store here.. but of course 100 Yen is about a 89 cents here.  It sells a wide range of products .. for 105 Yen per item.. and everything.. i mean everything in the store.  5 Yen is for consumption tax.  It’s a great store for both local.. and travelers.. on a budget.

They are just about at every corner in Japan.  From multi storey stores.. to corner stores in the malls and expanding rapidly.  Check out the 100Yen store Daiso Harjuku in Takeshita Dori which is said to be one of the biggest.  They do have alot of awesome stuff.. and i did buy alot here.. for souvenirs and even food home.

Hello Kitty Phone Angel

I’ve always wanted one when i was a kid. Now i can get it for my own kid.. i know she would love it .. ! The Hello Kitty comes with wings .. because she is an Angel in the clouds. The wand would light up during any incoming calls. Caller ID display shows the name and number of calling party and you can select the display languages such as English or French. At an affordable price of only $39, I want to relive my childhood again.

Pachinko

If you have never heard of Pachinko .. then you’ve never been to Japan because anywheres that you go in Japan .. there are Pachinko Parlour just about everywhere you turn. And it’s open 24hrs a day .. 365 days a year.. i believe. Pachinko rules in Japan… it’s in abundance.

Very much like the slot machines in the West, Pachinko is obsessively played by Japanese. I don’t quite understand the game myself.. because if you ain’t a Japanese .. and walked into a Pachinko palour.. you will get stared at… big time. Pachinko is an arcade style game, a cross between a pinball machine and a video game machine. Players do not win any money but they can win a number of nic naks and prizes. Gambling is an offense in Japan, therefore no cash is involved.

I cannot understand the addiction but lots of ppl are in Japan. Some are even there lining up before the Pachinko parlour opens in the morning.. and can spend the whole day there. It wouldn’t be hard to find one anywheres in Japan .. even in the countryside.. there is at least a few Pachinko Pa lour around. Look out for the ugliest building with flashy lights and neon signs, you can’t missed it.

To get around the gambling laws in Japan, Pachinko parlor comes normally with a thrift shop in the next building where the winners can exchange their winnings for cash by selling their prize.

Bamboo Handle Autumn Leaves Standing Lamp

Handmade using authentic Japanese washi paper, this lamp shaped like an elongated bag, is original .. and charming. I love the autumn leaves on it.. simple yet so pretty… brings a warm to your heart. A curved handle on the top makes it easy to move the lamp anywhere around the house. This floor lamp has a dimmer switch, so that one can set the soft warm mood to just the level you want. Some easy assembly required but pretty easy .. and doesn’t take Einstein to figure it out. Plug/Switch can be adapted for any region or country. Crafted with pride in Japan and cost $169 .. a good deal.

Handmade & Handpainted Kokeshi Doll

Kokeshi dolls are beautiful handmade wooden dolls that originate from the northern region of Japan. Aside from their decorative qualities, many Japanese people believe having a kokeshi doll in their home will help prevent fires and ward off evil spirits.

This particular design is called DOUSHIN, meaning “the pure heart of a child” in Japanese. Japan’s national tree, the cherry blossom (known as sakura) decorate this one-of-a-kind kokeshi doll. Cherry blossom trees bloom just once a year which give them a symbolic meaning of a fresh start. This doll would make a fine gift for all occasions. At $65 .. it’s affordable.. and a piece to be admired.

Hello Kitty Fender Gig Bag

Now..! i know of someone who plays the guitar .. and loves Hello Kitty would love to have this. At 84.99 .. definitely worth buying and affordable.  This Hello Kitty gig bag is perfect for carrying a Hello Kitty Fender stratocaster guitar. It has a roomy front zipper pocket with plenty of room for essentials like cables, straps and picks. It also features two padded backpack straps on the back for comfortable carrying.  Available at Hello Kitty Online stores.

Manga Figurines

Oh boy..!! i grew up with these manga figurines..!! This cool and colorful set of petite nendroid figures featuring the characters of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. This apparently is the second edition of figures fully painted and new. Ready for play or display .. or recreate memorable scenes from the series. This series includes five characters which are Mikuru Asahina, Yuki Nagato, Ryoko Asakura, Kyon’s Sister and Haruhi. Each character has two versions making a total of 10 figures in all. A great shokugan/ gashapon like product.  The set cost about $88.00 not bad at all.. affordable..!

Hello Kitty Mini Pouch

Really kawaii (cute) hello kitty mini pouch for your coins and any light weight electronics like your ipod. Made of authentic soft chirimen - the same fabic used on kimonos, it is really unique and cutesy. The top is reinforced and kept closed via a slim spring mechanism… it is an authetic product from Sanrio but can be bought at Jbox for $8.50. Oh.. by the way.. it is only in pink.

Devil Memo Holder

Wanna make an impact with your boss..?? show him you can be fun too..?? awesome gift for Halloween..!! or bosses’ day. Spice up the office.. or flirt with a co-worker with this grinning devil memo holder.. can be used for photos or just a date memo… to get his attention.