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Japan's artistic miniature plants - that are so tiny yet so grand. Tools and plants.
Perfect for inside or outside work.
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The best lead-off hitter in baseball. The magician of swat: Ichiro Suzuki. The pint-sized slugger from Nagoya. A great coat.
For more baseball happi coats.
Comfortable and stylish.
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Memories of fifth grade art class or a gift from grandmother back from a group tour to Kyoto. And simple and beautiful.
Origami kits for the whole family. Easy and fun to do with English instructions.
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Simply stated, Japanese makers Canon, Casio, and Seiko make the best electronic dictionaries. From the number and type of dictionaries that are loaded into any model to key reaction - the speed and ease with any key on the keyboard reacts when touched - are world class.
All come with coating for protection against falls and spills. In addition, most models now come with backlights for use on airplanes or at night.
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The Casio models in particular have amazing speed and reaction upon touch. Canon are perhaps the most stylish and, in terms of price, the best value.
For a beginner to the specialist, these models are a joy to use.
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Kendama, in Japanese literally "spike ball" is a game of French origin called bilboquet and known in English as "cup and ball".
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The wooden hammer-shaped toy has a ball with a hole in it (tama) attached to the hammer with string, this rests on a spike (ken) at the top of the hammer.
The object of this Japanese game of skill is to try to catch the ball in the cup, while performing a variety of tricks and wrist flicks. The game has recently seen a surge of popularity and is a fun skill to master and a hit at parties. The different tricks require a sustained degree of concentration and perseverance.
Our kendama are officially sanctioned by the Japanese Kendama Association.
Choose from four different ball colors: Blue, Black, Plain Wood, Red
For more information on kendama moves, please visit the Association's web site:
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Daruma dolls are symbols of good fortune, determination and optimism for the future.
The figure portrayed in the dolls is Bodhidharma. Legend has it that Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk from south India, traveled to China where he became the founder of Chan (later Zen Buddhism). While meditating, the monk's limbs atrophied and he lost the use of his arms and legs, hence the Daruma dolls are made without both arms and legs.
Due to their low center of gravity these roly-poly dolls are difficult to push over and just bounce back to their original position. This symbolizes Bodhidharma's perseverance and strong will-power and inspires the possessor of a daruma doll to keep on trying.
Normally red and white hand-painted papier-mache with a whispy black beard and moustache, bushy eyebrows and no pupils, Daruma dolls are often purchased at temples when someone is hoping for a successful outcome in life - be it finding a partner, giving birth, passing an exam or achieving success in business.
The hopeful aspirant paints in one of the blank eyes and when the wish comes true paints in the other one.
Daruma dolls are great fun for kids and also make for authentic ethnic ornaments - and make your dreams come true!
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| Large Daruma From Gunma Prefecture |
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A happi is a baggy-sleeved short cotton jacket, tied with a sash around the waist, it is now worn mainly on festive occasions in Japan. It is usually a plain color, typically blue, with a symbol printed on the lapels and on the back. The happi coat is the traditional costume normally worn by Japanese today at least as much as, if not more than, the kimono.
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The obi belt is brown with a pattern of white diamonds.
SIZES 1 inch is approximately 2.54 centimeters.
Children's S size (CS). Length 45 cm; width 33 cm; Age: 2-3 (height: 110 cm)
Children's M size (CM). Length 50 cm; width 34 cm; Age: 4-6 (height: 120 cm)
Children's L size (CL). Length 60 cm; width 40 cm; Age: 7-10 (height: 130 cm)
Children's XL size (CXL). Length 65 cm; width 50 cm; Age: 11-13 (height: 140 cm)
Junior size (J). Length 73 cm; width 55 cm; Age: 14-16 (height: 150 cm)
Adult's M size (AM). Length 80 cm; width 59 cm (height: 160 cm)
Adult's L size (AL). Length 85 cm; width 64 cm (height: 170 cm)
Adult's XL size (AXL). Length 95 cm; Width: 70 cm (height: 180 cm)
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Buy blue, black, and red happi coats.
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This is one of Seiko's most popular models. A sporty and fashionable watch, tough and cool.
This is product is shipped directly from Japan. Manuals, etc., are in Japanese.
* Quartz Mood Light
* Stop Watch
* Water Proof to 10 ATM
* Sapphire Glass
* Stainless Steel Case
* Leather Band
* Accurate to 15 Seconds a month
Size : 42 x 10 : 1.65 inches wide 1.39 inches wide x 0.4 inches wide.
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The lowest prices, the best models, the most reliable delivery.
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| 電子辞書 |
GoodsFromJapan has made a name for itself already as the site for these dictionaries. Order yours now and it's on the way.
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| A unique gift from Japan |
As in the West, the image of cats in the East is imbued with a charm that goes beyond most other domestic animals - sometimes on the darker side, but more often on the happy, the lucky and the delightful.
Ms Chizuko Hayashi of Sendai City in the north-west of Honshu is the director of nothing less than the Neko Jimusho, or 'Cat Office'. Here she loving sculpts 'Pussy Parties': intricately painted tiny cats out of styrene that she then arranges in unforgettably touching handcrafted scenes of feline jollity, intimacy and fun.
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| Cats from Japan |
Each fanciful 12 cm (4¾")-square 'Pussy Party' makes an ideal gift, especially for children. The loving detail of, for example, the tiny photograph album - each of the dozen pages featuring an actual, miniscule, photo - that the cats might be poring over in one scene, is matched by the interactivity of the painstakingly crafted desk of the cats writing haiku poetry, with its openable and closable little drawers.
Furthermore, each 'Pussy Party' is unique. Although the themes are set, Ms. Hayashi applies her imagination to each one as she works, working within the genre to produce an irreplacable original for each customer. These striking but simple concoctions of color, texture, detail - not to mention plain feline magic - make each and any of these whimsical handmade slices of happy cat-life from Japan a lifelong favorite of any lucky receiver.
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| Handmade gifts from Japan |
Add to that, solid handcrafted quality: hand-decorated styrene cats, natural wood, paper, fabric and, for that unmistakable Japanese touch, a tatami rush mat base.
Buy 'Pussy Party' online now. Rushed to your part of the world from the 'Cat Office', airmail, fully protectively boxed. Purrrrty on!
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Shibori (shaped-resist dyeing) is a historic Japanese craft that involves elaborate stitching before the fabric is dyed, often with natural plant-based dyes such as indigo.
The numerous different techniques of shibori sees the artisan draw up portions of cloth and tie each shape with cotton thread, sometimes a metal hook, wooden pole or shorter dowel is used to tie and bind the cloth.
Each technique produces a different shape and motif; arashi shibori, miura shibori, boshi shibori and kumo shibori are some of the most well-known methods.
GoodsFromJapan's shibori products come from Arimatsu in Aichi Prefecture, which is Japan's leading production center of shibori tie-dye and has been since the 17th century, since Takeda Shokuro, a native of Kyushu, moved to the Arimatsu area in south-east Nagoya as a worker employed building nearby Nagoya Castle.
Choose from our shibori handkerchiefs, shibori noren, and shibori tablecloths.
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| Japanese parasol |
Traditional Japanese umbrellas were used to fight off the brutal heat of a Japanese summer. (Ironically, they are making a comeback now. Though less artistic, the modern version of a "hi gasa" [sun umbrella] is very popular among young women worried more about the detrimental effects of the sun on their lovely skin.) Made of washi, Japanese paper, and sturdy bamboo, the umbrellas were strong and flexible and effective.
Umbrellas like the one pictured at right can however still be seen, particularly during special occasions such as festivals. And, of course, they are still used by geisha.
These parasols also make wonderful decorative items. Many Japanese now use them at home to liven up a room.
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Noren curtains are used in both homes and at restaurants. They add a bit of privacy but at the same time allow a peek inside. They also are used to indicate that a business is open.
When preparations are complete prior to opening time, the last thing a restaurant owner does is put up the curtain; at the end of the day/evening, after the cleaning up is finished, the curtain comes down.
Noren can be made from hemp, cotton, and other fabrics.
Some are dyed and intricately woven; others are simple knock-offs. In touristy areas, noren with samurai or geisha are popular.
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| Noren from Japan |
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| Striking orange noren outside a hotel housed in a traditional machiya |
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Simply stated, Japanese makers Canon, Casio, and Seiko make the best electronic dictionaries. From the number and type of dictionaries that are loaded into any model to key reaction - the speed and ease with any key on the keyboard reacts when touched - are world-class.
All come with a coating for protection against falls and spills. In addition, most models now come with backlights for use on airplanes or at night.
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| 電子辞書 |
The Casio models in particular have amazing speed and reaction upon touch. Canon are perhaps the most stylish and, in terms of price, the best value.
For a beginner to the specialist, these models are a joy to use.
Buy Electronic Dictionaries online
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Japanese green tea is becoming increasingly popular in the West as more and more people become aware of its natural health-giving benefits and refreshingly clean taste.
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| Japanese Green Tea |
Japanese green tea contains many nutrients beneficial to your well-being. Medical studies have found that drinking green tea can considerably reduce your risk of hardening of the arteries. It is suggested that drinking one cup of green tea a day can lower your risk by up to 96%.
Furthermore, drinking 4-5 cups of green tea a day may also prevent skin cancer. Epigallocaechin, a polyphenol found in green tea, is linked to prevention of early stages of skin cancer.
Switching from brown tea and coffee with milk to green tea has also been shown to help with weight loss and ameliorate the symptoms of fatigue.
The main reason to drink Japanese green tea, however, is its refreshingly clean and natural taste.
All our Tombo™ teas are 100% organically grown and hand-picked in Shimane prefecture in the beautiful countryside of south-west Japan.
Our specially selected teas make for an ideal gift for you, your family and friends.
Click here to purchase our organic Tombo™ Teas
Composition of the green tea leaf:
( % of dried leaf )
Polyphenols 37%, carbohydrates 25%, caffeine 3.5%, protein 15%, amino acids 4%, lignin 6.5%, organic acids 1.5%, lipids 2%, ash 5%, chlorophyll 0.5%
Prices: from US$16.99 per pack.
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Japanese akari lampshades are made in the studio of Maeda-sensei.
He uses a simple frame and beautiful Japanese paper (washi) to create patterns of light that will enhance any room.
From small shades that sit on the floor or can be hung on a wall, to larger artistic models that amply fill a space.
Takehiro Maeda is a Japanese craftsman who follows the way of the "light," or akari. He apprenticed for four years in Kyoto's weaving district, Nishijin, and now has his own studio.
The lamps are both sturdy and evanescent.
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Japanese tabi socks make for excellent indoor and outdoor footwear when worn with sandals.
The split-toe design is supposed to promote health as it improves the circulation of the blood in the feet.
The boot-like design also gives a firm support to the ankles. tabi are sewn together from two pieces of cloth cut to size. They have a split at the back so the foot can be eased in and metal fasteners to close them.
Tabi are perfect footwear when worn in combination with Japanese sandals - zori.
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Japanese ceramic tea sets are known for their fine quality around the world.
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Our fine tea sets are produced in Tokoname just south of Nagoya.
Tokoname is one of the six historic pottery centers (The Six Ancient Kilns) of Japan. The others are: Bizen, Echizen, Seto, Shigaraki and Tamba.
Pottery making has a history of over 900 years in the Tokoname district and tokoname-yaki products from the area have been transported throughout Japan for centuries by sea from this coastal area and location now of the offshore Chubu International Airport.
Tokoname is credited as the birthplace of the distinctive red clay teapot.
Choose from a range of finely glazed and hand-painted Japanese tea-sets.
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The Tokoname area south of Nagoya on the Chita Peninsula is famed for its high-quality ceramics production. GoodsFromJapan's maneki neko are sourced from this area and we are pleased to present some new maneki neko.
These large size koban neko are 43 cm (17 inches) tall and 25 cm (10 inches) wide.
A koban is a gold coin from ancient Japan.
Maneki neko are good luck charms for prosperity and happiness and are particularly popular in the entrances to businesses and shops.
This cat is available with right or left hand beckoning in black or white.
Maneki neko are also mass-produced in China, but the quality of the ceramic cats remains superior in Japan.
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| 招き猫 |
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| 招き猫 |
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The most well-known Japanese bamboo flute overseas is without doubt the shakuhachi and many Western musicians journey to Japan to begin the long journey to master the instrument's seductive sounds.
Many other kinds of bamboo flutes are also produced in Japan and have been for centuries.
The art of bamboo flute-making first came to Japan from China in about the 6th century.
Japanese bamboo flutes can be used to play rock and jazz and not just traditional Japanese music and meditation tunes. Many Western artists have integrated the sound of the Japanese flute into their music.
We offer some of the best hand-crafted Japanese bamboo flutes on the market today - made in Japan with centuries of traditional styling and tuning involved in the flutes' manufacture.
A collection of genuine handmade Japanese flutes used in the ritual of the Iwami Kagura dance, a dramatic ritual that originated in the town of Iwami in Shimane prefecture as an appeasement dance for the Shinto gods.
With its long tradition, simply beauty, and pure tone, let the easy-to-play Iwami Kagura flute bring the magic of ancient Japanese dance music to your own fingers, lips and ears.
Prices starting from US$28.99
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