Sunday, December 10, 2006
Trinity Drum Strap from naruto-- the curse mark
The Mitsu-domeo (three comma design) is a common symbol/crest seen among the major shrines in Japan. Representing the Samurai as well, it's recognized as a symbol of strength and even painted on taiko drums of professional percussionists to enhance the appeal of the performance. Now you can use this authentic piece of Japanese culture as part of your appeal with an attractive keychain direct from Japan. Acting as a bell so you can easily locate the item, it comes with a purple colored netsuke to tie to your keychain, cell phone, PSP, etc. This version is silver colored with red highlights.
$5.90 each
Kompeito ~ Five Colors
A traditional candy as seen in "Spirited Away"!Another great taste from Japan that's been around for more than a century, this is Kasugai kompeito (also written konpeito) candy, a kind of hard candy that looks like stars, exploding out in all directions. This is a tasty package of an authentic sweet candy from Japan's past, with a ziplock-like seal for freshness. Each package is 6" x 8" (15 x 21 cm). As seen in the Ghibli film Spirited Away, by Hayao Miyazaki (this is what Kamaji feeds to the little soot sprites).
Spirited Away...The Candy Cost $5.50 each
Moods Book
Do you have mood swings? Well, you're not alone! The kawaii (that's Japanese for "cute") characters in Saori Takarai's Manga Moods: 40 Faces + 80 Phrases know how you feel.
Whether they're giddy or grumpy, confident or confused - or something in between - these cuties always manage to put on their best faces. And while they're at it, they'll teach you how to speak a little Japanese, too.
So find yourself a quite, comfy place, kick back, and let Manga Moods lift your spirits!$25 each
Japanese Flower Portrait Cup Set
Little Tinkies is pleased to bring you this set of 5 high quality tea cup set perfect for drinking a hot or cold cold beverage with a traditional touch. Each cup has a different traditional Japanese illustration of printed on them focusing on the art of flower arranging. The five flowers featured on the cups are sakura (cherry blossom), momiji (Japanese maple), asagao (morning glory), lindo (bellflower), and botan (tree peony). Made of quality ceramic, you'll love using these when your guests arrive for that traditional Japanese touch! Measures 10 cm (3.5 inches) tall.
$22 for one set
Mitsuo Aida Rice Bowl Set w/Box
Enjoy the works of contemprary Japanese illustrator Aida Mitsuo in this one of a kind rice bowl set. Made out of high quality ceramic material, it coms to you in natural Earth colors with brown kanji written on the side and and green leaves. The bowls measure 5 cm (2 inches tall) with a diameter of 11 cm (4 inches) and come as a pair of two bowls. Perfect for serving rice or miso soup in. are two phrases on these rice bowls. The first is, "Jibun ga jibun ni naranaide, dare ga jibun ni naru? Mitsuo" (if you won't relax and be yourself, who else will do it for you?/Mitsuo). The second is, "Michi wa jibun de tsukuru, michi wa jibun de hiraku, hito no tsukutta mono wa jibun no michi ni naranai" (a road is something you make yourself/a road is something you open with your own feet/a road that someone else has made can't really be yours/Mitsuo).
$17.00
