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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Japan’s Manga Guide

I haven’t seen this before. It was published in 2007. It sounds interesting with the main characters, a mouse from the US and cat from Japan en...

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Japan for Kids

Excellent guidebook for those with children in Japan.
Have you taken a look at this?

Lots of great ideas for trips to Japan.

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Bean Fun

This is one of my favourite picks on Amazon Japan.
Have you tried one of these before?
Great stocking filler!!
Amazon Japan

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Toilet Paper for New Year

Is this amazing at Amazon Japan or what? The kids are laughing at my suggestions here —- but would you buy this for the season? Why not! I love...

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Nihongo De Asobo

I came across these karuta today. They look like they might be useful for teachers of Japanese. Can anybody let me know what they think? Have you...

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Oshougatsu Kazari

Beautiful! Amazon Japan has this gold decoration to stop the bad things happening in the new year! Hamaya no Hatsuzekku A relative bought one of...

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Tokyo Night Driving Live

My friend starting using Ustream from his iPhone recently and recorded this drive on the highway in Tokyo tonight. He was driving back from the golf...

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Year of the Tiger

Japan is celebrating the Year of the Tiger in 2010. (Chinese Zodiac) The Tiger is the 3rd sign in the zodiac chart. There are 12 signs altogether...

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Otoshidama

First of January 2010 is coming shortly. Have you got your otoshidama envelope at the ready? I sort of liked this choice – the ultraman...

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Important Signs Puzzle

This puzzle is a fantastic one for teaching important signs to the kids. The minimum age for the puzzle set is 24 months. Great age to start working...

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Doraemon, The Game

Merry Christmas!! Did he come? What did you get???? We have spent busy day opening presents. Eating too much. And are about to have a game of Uno...

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Cute Swatch Watch!!

Swatch Watch Japan Japan has always fascinated me with their design on watches. I have many Seiko musical clocks in my house already…. they are...

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Brio, Shinkansen

Are you a fan of the Brio trains and track? I always associated Brio with the Thomas Tank Engine trains. But was most interested to find out that you...

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Kitty Violin

I am intrigued! Does this play the traditional violin music? Is that a real bow? Has anyone purchased this kitty violin? Is it a toy violin? It...

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Totoro Box

This looks really cute! Has anyone tried one of these boxes? It looks like it is a musical box that you can put in special things! Maybe a necklace...

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My Monchichi Wedding!

Monchichi are still popular!! I adore this photo of Monchichi man and wife!! Has anyone come across the couple before?! I love it!! Amazon Japan Can...

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Girls Sailor Dress

I love this design. It is such a statement! The collar looks so smart on little girls. It is amazing the things that you can buy at Amazon Japan. Do...

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New Year Decoration

At our house during December, we have a combination of Christmas and New Year decorations. It makes for a very festive and multicultural household...

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Ghibli Red

Did you know that there Ghibli describes a colour?? Amazing. Good to know if you are into board/quiz games perhaps? Also whilst the name Ghibli is...

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Thomas Tank for Toddlers

My family has always really liked the Thomas Tank products. So I was pleased to find this toy for toddlers. Have you got a little one who loves...

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Alice Movie

While on the subject of new movies, I have seen the marketing posters up for the Alice in Wonderland movie. I love the way they have made up the...