Friday, May 11, 2007

Japanese Gyroscopes Novelty Toys

Japanese Gyroscopes 地球ゴマ

Watch a video of Japanese Chikyu Goma gyroscopes in action.

Gyroscopes from Japan

地球ゴマ

Instructions

Box

Purchase Japanese gyrsocopes both retail and wholesale

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Shibori Tie-Dye From Arimatsu

Shibori Tie-Dye From Arimatsu 絞り

Shibori (shaped-resist dyeing) is an historic Japanese craft which involves elaborate stitching before the fabric is dyed, often with natural plant-based dyes such as indigo.

Shibori

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.

Shibori bag

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.

New 2016 Designs For Arimatsu Shibori Ladies Bags.

Shibori handbag

Choose from our shibori handkerchiefs, shibori noren and shibori tablecloths.

Thursday, March 08, 2007

Buddhist Statuary

Buddhist Statuary 仏像

Buddhist Statuary from Japan - Religious Art 仏像

Handmade Buddhist statuary carved in Japan by artisans.

Buddhist Statuary.

Just the thing for your home or as a gift. Made from white fir and other native species.

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Buddhist Statue

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Bonsai Clippers From Japan

Bonsai Clippers From Japan 盆栽

Bonsai 盆栽

Japan's artistic miniature plants - that are so tiny yet so grand. Tools and plants.

Bonsai plants and tools.

Perfect for inside or outside work.

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Friday, February 16, 2007

Ichiro Happi Coat

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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How to order a custom happi coat from Japan

Monday, February 05, 2007

Japanese Origami

Origami 折り紙

折り紙

Memories of fifth grade art class or a gift from grandmother back from a group tour to Kyoto. And simple and beautiful.

For origami kits.

Origami kits for the whole family. Easy and fun to do with English instructions.

Wholesale

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Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Japanese Electronic Dictionaries

Japanese Electronic Dictionaries 電子辞書

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.

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

電子辞書

Saturday, January 27, 2007

Kendama

Kendama けん玉

Kendama, in Japanese literally "spike ball" is a game of French origin called bilboquet and known in English as "cup and ball".

けん玉

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:

www.kendamakyokai.com

剣玉

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Buy Official Kendama From Japan in 4 Colors

Sunrise

Sunrise

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Daruma Dolls From Japan

Daruma Dolls 達磨人形

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!

Buy top quality daruma dolls from Japan

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Large Daruma From Gunma Prefecture

Monday, January 22, 2007

Festival Happi Coats

Festival Happi Coats 法被

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.

法被

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)

法被

Buy blue, black, and red happi coats.

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How to order a custom happi coat from Japan

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Seiko Sportura SNA453P1

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.

Buy a range of Japanese watches

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Monday, January 08, 2007

Japanese Electronic Dictionaries The Best

Japanese Electronic Dictionaries The Best 電子辞書

The lowest prices, the best models, the most reliable delivery.

電子辞書

For Canon, Casio, Sharp, and Seiko Japanese-English, Japanese-Chinese, Japanese-Korean, Japanese-French and many more types of electronic dictionary.

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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Thursday, December 21, 2006

Pussy Party

Pussy Party 猫のパーティ

'Cats Keeping Warm': Pussy Parties, from GoodsFromJapan.

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.

'Cats on the Desk': Pussy Parties, from GoodsFromJapan.

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.

'Cats on the Table': Pussy Party, from GoodsFromJapan.

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!

Saturday, December 09, 2006

Shibori Tie-dye

Shibori Tie-dye 絞り

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.

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.

Choose from our shibori handkerchiefs, shibori noren, and shibori tablecloths.

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Japanese Sun Umbrellas

Japanese Parasols 日傘

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.

Buy Japanese parasols online

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Noren Curtains

Noren Curtains のれん

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.

Buy Noren curtains online

Noren from Japan

Striking orange noren outside a hotel housed in a traditional machiya

Kyoto Noren

Arimatsu Shibori

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Electronic Dictionaries Direct From Japan

電気辞書

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.

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

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Japanese Green Tea

Japanese Green Tea お茶

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.

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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Sayama Japanese Green Tea

Thursday, November 02, 2006

Japanese Akari Lampshades

Akari

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.

Buy akari made in Japan

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Tabi

Tabi たび

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.

Buy tabi made in Japan