Author - kimonobox

I have lived and worked in Japan for the past twenty five years off and on. I have seen many changes and enjoyed the various paradoxes and anomalies of everyday Japanese living.

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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? Or this...

Kiki
Shibuya

Kiki

I am in Australia at the moment and have been visiting my cat, Kiki.

Also, I got time to go the golf range. This is a great place to practice.

Narita Airport
Living

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 these...

Culture Goods

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 can take turns in...

Education Goods

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 is a...

Food Goods

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 already!! For those who...

Education Goods

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. Of course if your...

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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 your thoughts?

shopping

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 if people do have...

Culture Goods

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...

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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 a small drawer to...

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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 ? Do you like Rilakkuma...

Gifts Goods

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 production as well as...

Goods Toys

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 the picture and...

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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 is being ridden...

Food Goods

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 nama chocolate...

Food Goods

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 sister for her birthday...

Food Goods

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 family...