Category : character goods
Japan Key Protectors
I picked up a Rilakkuma key protector for my apartment keys. It came in a round plastic ball which when opened popped out the “HAPPY...
Rilakkuma Year of Tiger, 2010
I forgot to post this a while ago when a friend told me about it. San-x released a special Rilakkuma set for the New Year....
Rilakkuma Purchases
A few purchases from the Rilakkuma store yesterday. The apron Rilakkuma is about to be sent overseas. Xmas Kiiroitoris going to sit on the desk...
Rilakkuma Store visit
Following the recent giveaway contest I decided the packages I was sending out needed a few extra items added from the Rilakkuma store. sorry, guys...
My Doraemon Robot
Bandai released a “My Doraemon” Robot a while ago. This is the first time I saw it advertised in the shops. It looked quite neat....
Hello Kitty Swarovski MP3
Check out the great Japan products at JapanHabit shop iRiver is selling a limited edition MP3 player in the shape of Hello Kitty, decorated with...
Yuru Kyara Festival
The Kigurimi 2009 Summit for Yurukyara (ゆるキャラ) Festival is on in Hikone, Shiga-ken (滋賀県彦根) from 23rd to 25th October, 2009. Over 100 soft toy characters...
Hello Kitty x Dr Romanelli
Dr Romanelli has released some new Hello Kitty designs produced by Medicom Toys. From the Dr Romanelli website this comment Dr Romanelli has gotten together...
Rilakkuma at KiddlyLand
Rilakkuma made an appearance at Kiddyland in Harajuku yesterday when I was out watching the Tokyo 2016 Olympic Parade. I was lucky to be able...
Hello Kitty Shibuya
Hello Kitty is in Shibuya this week (from 16th to 27th Sep, 2009). The passageway between the Tokyu stores has been taken over by the...
Tokyo Gift Show
I went to the Tokyo Gift Show on Friday and took a look at a few exhibits. It seemed like a lot of companies were...
Rilakkuma Live
I met up with Rilakkuma today when visiting the Tokyo Gift Show. I will post more about the Gift Show later, but first here is...
Rilakkuma Friends
Looks like Rilakkuma has no shortage of friends. Even when you are sleeping on the streets you still need a Rilakkuma to keep you company....
Rilakkuma Odaiba
Looks like Gundam is not the only character that is making it big in Odaiba. Here are some great Rilakkuma goods from Aqua City, Odaiba....
Rilakkuma Clinic
Looks like Rilakkuma has started his own Doctor’s clinic ? I spotted this at Shinagawa. I wonder if they got permission to use that or...
Cheeba kun, Chiba
I was invited to a party given by a friend who is a Council Member of the Ichikawa City Council in Chiba. Maki Namiki’s blog...
Rilakkuma PC Netbook
Bandai Networks has released a notebook PC for kids based on the popular San-x character, Rilakkuma. More Rilakkuma information here from shibuya246 site. The notebook...
Rilakkuma Bento
There were a lot of character goods on display in Kyoto and Rilakkuma didn’t miss out. From a Rilakkuma bento lunch to eat on the...
Mameshiba in Kyoto?
Spotted this very green Mameshiba looking character in Kyoto. It’s good to see the Mameshiba character getting out to see the sites! or is it...
Solar Bear
Solar Bear has now moved from being just a plastic model warning us about the threat of global warming, to having his own line of...
Rilakkuma at golf
Just catching up now on the photos from the golfing trip last week with Rilakkuma. The weather was not bad, the score not the greatest,...
Rilakkuma at the Zoo
You might know Rilakkuma, but you have probably never seen him playing like this? The monkey here was born at the zoo. The mother monkey...
Rilakkuma Golf
San-x company have brought out a range of products for the golf. If you are a Rilakkuma fan who plays golf then these goodies will...
Rilakkuma spotted at station
Saw these 2 guys waiting for the train at Shinkiba station (新木場). One of them had a cute Rilakkuma keychain holder. Can you find it...
Mameshiba to debut in English
Mameshiba, a character created by Dentsu, Japan’s largest marketing agency, was created in 2008. The range of characters has now grown to over 25 and...
Rilakkuma Ice at Lawson
Rilakkuma started its tie-up promotions with Lawson late in 2007 and since then has been increasing its visibility in store. I went to this Lawson...