Monday, March 16, 2009

Japan Baseball Happi

Japan Baseball Happi

Japan are doing well so far in defence of their title at the last World Baseball Classic in the USA.

Japan Baseball Happi

Show your support of the Japanese team with this classic Japanese baseball happi.

Japanese baseball happi

How to order a custom happi coat from Japan

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Saturday, March 14, 2009

Large Scale Daruma Dolls

Large Scale Daruma Dolls だるま

Our new large size daruma dolls are hand-made in Gunma Prefecture.

Beautifully painted and formed, our daruma dolls offer a special Japanese touch to your event.

Large Scale Daruma Dolls

We can supply large daruma dolls up to 110 cm (43 inches) in height and in various colors and wholesale. Please contact GFJ for full details.

Large Scale Daruma Dolls

Large Scale Daruma Dolls

Large Daruma From Gunma Prefecture.
Large Daruma From Gunma Prefecture
Daruma dolls at Kita-in Temple in Kawagoe.
Daruma dolls at Kita-in Temple in Kawagoe

Read more about the history and symbolism of daruma dolls

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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Japanese Paring Knives

Japanese Paring Knives

Our Japanese ceramic paring knives are harder than steel or stainless and longer-lasting.

Japanese Paring Knives

Our ceramic knives are available in 3 colors: pink, yellow and green.

Japanese Paring Knives

These Japanese knives weigh only 44g. Light weight but perfectly balanced and easy to use.

Japanese Paring Knives

Japanese Paring Knives

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Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Japanese Tatami Goza Mats

Japanese Tatami Goza Mats

GoodsFromJapan offers beautifully hand-made goza tatami mats. These are the top part of the tatami which is traditional attached to a heavy straw base, or increasingly nowadays, a polystyrene base.

Japanese Tatami Goza Mats

Shipping the bases is expensive and in some countries, such as the USA, the straw base cannot be imported due to insect concerns.

Japanese Tatami Goza Mats

However, the top mat fits perfectly over carpets or hard wood floors.

Here are a series of images showing our Premium Tatami mats.

Japanese Tatami Goza Mats

Video

Tatami History & Culture

Yatsushiro & Tatami

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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Japanese Knives

Japanese Knives

Our Japanese ceramic kitchen knives are ideal for cutting any kind of food: bread, fruit, cheese, fish, vegetables and boneless meats.

Our Japanese knives with their unmatched durability, light weight and stylish look will soon become your favorites in the kitchen.

Japanese Knives

We offer a range of Japanese ceramic and titanium kives.


japanese titanium knife
Japanese knives

Monday, February 09, 2009

Japanese Handbag Mirror

Japanese Handbag Mirror

Make your own Japanese compact mirror. The instructions are in full colour and include step-by-step photographic and written directions.

Japanese Handbag Mirror

Using handmade Japanese ‘yuzen washi’ paper, learn to make professional-looking corners used in bookbinding and other crafts, along with 'nori' rice paste glue, Japan’s favourite adhesive (large 70g tube included).

When you have followed the instructions you will have produced a stunning, padded mirror compact with pretty ribbons to tie it closed when not in use.

Kit size approx. 24 cm x 15 cm, mirror is approx. 16.5 cm x 8 cm when made.

Handicraft kits

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Saturday, January 31, 2009

Shin Fuji Kendama

Shin Fuji Kendama 新富士剣玉

Goods From Japan offers a new kendama in its collection of these popular Japanese wooden toys - the Shin Fuji kendama.

Shin Fuji Kendama

Light, easy-to-handle and made from premium Japanese wood, Shin Fuji kendama are approved by the Japan Kendama Association.

Shin Fuji Kendama

Shin Fuji Kendama

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Friday, January 30, 2009

Japanese Ukiyoe Playing Cards

Japanese Ukiyoe Playing Cards 浮世絵

Ukiyo-e "pictures of the floating world" were mass produced woodblock prints of the Edo Period (1603-1868) typically featuring courtesans of the entertainment districts in Japan's main cities.

Japanese Ukiyoe Playing Cards

Famous Ukiyo-e Artists

Famous artists of the ukiyo-e genre included Hokusai, Hiroshige, Sharaku and Utamaro.

Japanese Ukiyoe Playing Cards

The prints are done in bold and striking colors and are here replicated on these Japanese playing cards. Many of the themes are of women in loose kimono revealing their breasts, whil putting on their make-up, smoking and chatting.

Japanese Ukiyoe Playing Cards

Ukiyo-e Playing cards

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Japanese Sailcloth Bags and Aprons

Japanese Sailcloth Bags and Aprons

These beautifully made sailcloth bags and aprons come in a variety of blue and white designs with frog and whale motifs.

Japanese Sailcloth Bags and Aprons

Japanese sailcloth bags and aprons

Japanese Sailcloth Bags and Aprons

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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Japanese Kendama Sale

Japanese Kendama Sale

Our TK16 Master Kendama and Oozora Kendama are now on special sale at only 16.99 USD.

TK16 Japanese Kendama come in red, plain wood, blue and black. Oozora are red, green or blue.

Both Oozora and TK16 Master Kendama are officially sanctioned by the Japanese Kendama Association and carry that organization's seal on the handle.

TK16 Master Kendama

TK16 Master Kendama

剣玉 Sale

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Sunday, January 04, 2009

Credit Crunch Busting Cat

Credit Crunch Busting Cat

One way to beat the credit crunch is to increase your customers and bolster your supply of good luck.

The blow up maneki neko good fortune cat is one sure fire way to attract attention and those all important new customers.

Credit Crunch Busting Cat

7 feet tall and illuminated, this maneki neko beckoning cat is going to get your business noted. It's all about inflation.

Blow up cat

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Sunday, December 28, 2008

Shibori Happi Coats

Shibori Happi Coats

Our new Japanese happi coats for 2009 include a range of four happi coats especially made for the Arimatsu Shibori Festival in Aichi Prefecture.

Shibori Happi Coats

Each coat is individually cut, stitched and dyed using the world famous Shibori tie-dye technique.

Shibori Happi Coats

How to order a custom happi coat from Japan

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Sunday, December 14, 2008

Wa T-shirts

Wa T-shirts 和

You just gotta have "Wa" tees!

Present peace and harmony from your heart with our new Wa (和) t-shirts from Tokyo.

Wa T-shirts

Wa T-shirts

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Monday, December 08, 2008

Kotobuki Mugen Kendama

Kotobuki Mugen Kendama 夢元 寿けん玉

Just in for Christmas, a new mugen kendama - the Kotobuki Mugen Kendama. "Kotobuki" can be translated as "congratulations" or "best wishes."

Kotobuki Mugen Kendama

The Kotobuki Mugen Kendama is a new, attractive, dynamic kendama from the makers of the popular mugen series of kendama.

Kotobuki Mugen Kendama

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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Portable Eco Chopsticks Japan

Eco Chopsticks エコ箸

Eco Chopsticks

Having your own chopsticks on a visit to Japan is an eco-friendly alternative to using disposable, wooden waribashi chopsticks in restaurants. GFJ offers the lowest prices, the best models, and the most reliable delivery of chopsticks from Japan. For the best in environmentally friendly goods:

Eco Chopsticks

Easy to use on the road or at home.

Easy to wash and pack.

Five years of online service, thousands of satisfied customers.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Paper Fans From Japan

Paper Fans From Japan

Paper Fans From Japan
Paper Fans From Japan

Our range of Japanese fans are all hand-painted at the artist's studio in Kyoto.

Japanese fans are known for their high quality and make a romantic present for a loved one.

Each fan is painted on both sides with striking natural images reflecting the changing seasons. These fans are 29 cm (11.5 in.) tall and 51 cm (20.8 in.) wide when fully opened. Light gold background.

Japanese fans

Paper Fans From Japan
Paper Fans From Japan

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Monday, November 10, 2008

Japanese Hanten Jackets

Japanese Hanten Jackets

Hanten are traditional Japanese workmen's padded cotton coats or jackets. Hanten are ideal for working outside in cold weather and easily slip over your indoor clothes.

Japanese Hanten Jackets

Hanten are excellent, warm outdoor coats for picnics, sports events or the garden. The short sleeves mean your arms are free to move.

Japanese Hanten Jackets

Hanten

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Sunday, November 09, 2008

Japanese Byobu Folding Screens

Japanese Byobu Folding Screens

Japanese Byobu Folding Screens
Byobu

GoodsFromJapan.com offers a range of hand-painted Japanese byobu (folding screens) from Kyoto.

Byobu are used as a backdrop decoration for flower vases or ceramics and often used in the Japanese tea ceremony and in ikebana flower arranging.

Byobu are works of Japanese art at affordable prices and add a Japanese touch to any home. Our hand-painted byobu are made in Kyoto from quality washi (Japanese paper), fine wood, and gold leaf.

Japanese Folding Screens

Japanese Byobu Folding Screens.
Japanese Byobu Folding Screens

Related

Japanese Craft Stores in Kyoto

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Saturday, November 08, 2008

TK16 Master Kendama

TK16 Master Kendama From Japan

Our TK16 Master Kendama are now on sale at only 16.99 USD.

These superb Japanese kendama come in red, plain wood, blue and black.

TK16 Master Kendama are officially sanctioned by the Japanese Kendama Association and carry that organization's seal on the handle.

TK16 Master Kendama

TK16 Master Kendama
剣玉

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Friday, November 07, 2008

New Japanese Teapots Fall Collection

New Japanese Teapots Fall Collection

Our new autumn range of Japanese teapots, tea cups and tea sets is now on sale.

New Japanese Teapots

Beautifully crafted, hand painted Japanese tea sets for every budget. Add a Japanese touch to your afternoon tea.

New Japanese Teapots

Japanese tea sets

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