Solar CellPhone Charger

Trust the japanese to come up with not only useful gadgets but darn cute one .. like this Hello Kitty solar Cellphone charger.  Unlike the 115334 vacuum motor this seems a lot less complicated eh.   This mini solar charger is so light .. it is also eco friendly.  But note that it only gives like 500 charges and then you have to throw it out and get another one.  But it’s darn cute.. and i’ll take this anytime.. then to carry my charger around.  What about you..??

Bento Lunches

Bento lunches are not only the in thing in Japan but all over the world.  From Malaysia to Singapore to USA and also the Netherlands.  Friends wants me to bring back all sorts of bento stuff when I was living in Japan and some even asked me to mail them the bento stuff.  Well some asked for beauty stuff like  wrinkle cream and stuff you cannot get any wheres but in Japan.  But ppl pack bento lunches not only because they are way cheaper for meal alternative in Japan.. they are also so pretty.  You can prepare it pretty much in just 15 mins.. once you have all your food ready.. and you can use a little bit of your creativity .. and walah.. you have a before bento box to show off.

Miso Paste

I love Miso soup.. and in Japan.. you find all kinds.. and they are not in powder form .. like those we find in the West . .they really have the paste sold fresh in the supermarket/grocery store.  Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning produced by fermenting rice, barley and soybean with salt and a type of fungus.

Miso is still very widely used in Japan, both in traditional and modern cooking, and has been gaining world-wide interest. Miso is typically salty, but its flavor and aroma depend on various factors in the ingredients and fermentation process. Different varieties of miso have been described as salty, sweet, earthy, fruity, and savory, and there is an extremely wide variety of miso available.

Melon Flavored Bread

Trust the Japanese to not only come out with unique food.. but everything about the food is so unique.. the shape.. and the way it will be wrapped up for it to go.

Daimaru Department Store boasts one of the biggest food floors in Kyoto. They offer a wide range of Western delicacies, pastries and chocolates, a good selection of sake and a respectable wine department. There are also many stalls devoted to Kyoto’s specialty foods such as tofu, fu (wheat gluten), yuba (tofu skin), and beautiful vegetables, both fresh and pickled.

They’re located right next to the western end of the traditional outdoor Nishiki Market, and visiting one after the other provides an interesting study in contrasts.

All About Bacon

If you think that the Japanese only eat raw fishes.. then you are wrong.  They eat a lot of pork as well.  The bacon of the month club is my japanese buddy’s favorite bacon place to be in. After relocating the whole family to United States, they can’t find any bacon that they liked till they read about this  club.  So if you are a bacon lover, check out the site.

Hello Kitty Mini Push Style ONIGIRI Shaper

A must have for those who have girls at home.Use to make your kid’s Onigiri (rice balls) for lunch .. and let her be the envy of her classmates. After making the shape of Hello Kitty, you can decorate the face anyway you like.  It’s so easy to use.. even my 5 yrs old knows how to use it.  Just for $6 .. it’s fun .. !! buy it now.

Microwaveable Hello Kitty Bento Box

I haven’t seen very many microwaveable bento boxes at all.. so when i saw that this Glitter Hello Kitty Bento is microwaveable .. i quickly jumped an wanted to buy it.  Alas, they only sell it in Japan.. even though this is an online store. What a bummer..!!!  At $16 .. not cheap at all.. but i would still buy it .. since it is microwaveable.. and it’s a Hello kitty brand.

I love the big ribbons locking clips .. they are cute and easy to use and keeps the food inside air tight.  I would have loved to have a double tier bento but they do have removable dividers to keep different food separated and it’s very useful. I am worried about the glitter.. because usually things with glitter loses it shiny self.. after a while.. thus making the bento .. look really old.  Great for a lunch box for small eaters like my kid.

I NEEED .. A Takoyaki Maker

I need one so badly..!! if you ever tried a takoyaki before (octopus balls).. you would know you have to  eat it again.  And like right now..! i would kill to eat one . .hahah!! ok ok.. i was exaggerating.  Octopus Balls or Takoyaki are very popular not only in Japan.. but most parts of Asia.  You can find it at food bazaars or any food fest. It’s also cheap .. to buy them.. so you can imagine.. making them on your own.. can be really affordable.. once you know how.  Kids will love it… a great snack for after school..and they can even help out.. with cooking it.  Easy peasy .. at $159 .. i think it is a good investment.

Soy Sauce Bottle

Trust the Japanese to come up with such a cute and sensible way where you can keep your soya sauce to go with your sushi.. or congee. It is air tight, so no worries about leaking .. and easy to carry about. Good for vinegar and any thin sauce. Not microwavable safe.

Fresh Breath For Men

Trust the Japanese to come up with something like this.  This drink is said to keep away bad breath - so said the tobacco manufacturer.  This is just like your soft drinks .. that you buy from any stores.. and vending machines. The ingredients used is rosemary extract and because of it.. they believed it can help to keep away bad breath.