Kasa, June Japan
Some lovely umbrellas are appearing in time for the rainy season in June. I loved these ideas from Amazon Japan – what do you think?...
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Narita Airport Cleaning
I am in Australia this week and have been without internet coverage for a while. Before leaving from Narita Airport last week I came across...
Ladybirds, Tentoumushi, Ladybugs
Do you say ladybirds? or ladybugs? Or is it tentoumushi – these slippers are really cute whatever!! I have a book to match for teaching...
Some Books for Teaching Artwork
Has anyone used this project book for teaching project work with recycling materials?...
Momotaro Puppets
Teaching Japanese fairy tales to kids? This set of puppets from the Momotaro story is a great way to liven up the class. The kids...
Kids Books on Culture Days
I really liked to read about different cultural days in Japanese. I have recently ordered books on the HinaMatsuri. I am looking forward to its...
Cute Faces, White Day Japan
White Day Japan is coming up on March 14th – this is a day that was first celebrated in 1978! It was introduced by the...
Anpan Man, aiueo
I really like the Anpanman brand! Who would have thought it could have taken off with such intense popularity? For those who dont know, Anpanman...
Sakura mochi, Japan
This one is for sakura mochi fans! It is a wonderful addition to the bag or mobile phone. I can almost smell the sakura mochi...
Girls Day, Boys Day, Japan
Girls Day or Boys Day there seems to be a considerable expense involved! I looked up two classic items for these days on Amazon, Japan....
Japanese Food Stories
Have you got a favourite kids story? I really enjoy Japanese kids stories – they always seem to bring a different way of looking at...
Meiro, Mazes, Japan
There are some great books on mazes for kids but look through this one! This one looks like it is a maze of environmental issues....
Teaching Japanese, aiueo
Games are a great way of teaching language. This game from Kumon Education is one such product that is really helpful for teachers. The pieces...
Soft Lighting, Japan
I wondered what this was when I first came across it on Amazon Japan. It is a wonderful soft glowing lamp! Very elegant. What are...
Western Architecture, Japan
I am thrilled to find some models of Western influenced Japanese architecture on Amazon Japan. This model is wonderful – a replica of the Sapporo...
Kanji Quiz Toilet Paper
Do you have have a passion to learn kanji on the toilet? What a strange question – but this item from Amazon makes me wonder...
Japanese Buildings
These building replicas look interesting. I wonder what you would use them for other than decoration? Could you use them for architecture study in a...
Hina Dolls, Japan
Have you got a favourite doll? I love the Japanese Hina doll set. What is your favourite doll? This one is great because it has...
Rilakkuma Cafe
Cute !! Another great gift idea if you are keen on Rilakkuma!! My kids are a huge fan of all Rilakkuma gear. What about you...
Mad Hatter Figure
Have you seen the new Alice In Wonderland film? This figure will be released shortly and I feel is a real credit to the recent...
One Piece Chopper
One Piece Chopper from the series ONE PIECE a long running manga series is a popular character. But I am trying to work out from...
Electric Hybrid Eco Bicycle
I am pondering over whether to go for an electric hybrid bike or not? This means it has a self-charge function that works while it...
Royce Chocolate, Japan
For all those Royce chocolate lovers …. it is available on Amazon Japan You can buy Royce in a set with wafers, potato chips and...
Silicon Oven Gloves
I purchased some silicon oven gloves over New Year and they have been brilliant! I am planning to buy some more to give to my...
Vending Machine Proposal
This is cool. Your very own vending machine selling Coca-Cola!! This could be a very original gift or even necessary buy item to furnish the...