I Had No Idea King Tut's Nose Was This Big!

Creative and unique tissue holders can be found all over Japan. As usual, Japan takes something mundane and makes it funny or collectible!

Take a tissue from King Tut's huge nostril! And while you are at it, get the sleeping bag too!

Order via Rinkya Stores!

Creative Tissue Boxes From Japan!
Ramen Noodle Tissue Box
Awesome Design Tissue Holder!

[Japan][gadgets]

Gross KeyChain Holder Will Scare Everyone (Well Me, At Least)

If you are tired of losing keys, this roach clip will keep them in a safe place.
I cannot stand roaches and I am cringing as I write this, I am such a dedicated blogger!










I also find it odd, it is a roach and you clip it to you... hmmm maybe there are many layers to this gag gift besides just a scary gross roach.

If you are a fan of roaches, sick of losing your keys, enjoy pot innuendos, and do not care about scaring off the single ladies, the keychain is only 630 yen! Order via Rinkya Stores





[Japan][gadget]

Happy Christmas!

Have a wonderful holiday from all of us at Rinkya!

Merry Christmas Bentos Part 2!

A final collection of Christmas Bentos for the year, enjoy!



This may be the happiest Santa I have ever seen! They used potato salad for his beard, lol! One of the many bentos seen here!



A frog angel? Looks good to me! Made from cucumber!



So creative, a Santa made from strawberries! Via



Snowflake chicken nuggets, yummyyyy

More Bentos:
Christmas Bento Part One!
Halloween 2007
Halloween 2008
Bento Supplies from Japan

More Christmas Posts:
World's Most Expensive Christmas Tree
Christmas Mugs
Christmas USB Cake
USB Santa Booties!

Search all the listings for Bento on YJ and Bid Through Rinkya!



[Japan][christmas bento]
[bento box]

Japanese Gadget/Object Revealed!

These flowers turn into underwear!!





We had a previous Guess the Gadget with flowers! Ones that put out fires!!

These would make a great gift for your lady friend ^_-
Only 294 yen each (about $4), order a dozen through Rinkya Stores (commission only $10 for 12 pairs!)



[Japan][gadget]

Guess the Japanese Gadget/Object!

What is the other function of this flower?

Happy Weekend!!

Click Here to see Gadget Revealed


[Japan][gadget]

Merry Christmas Bentos Part 1!

A collection of Christmas Bentos!
Japan does not make a big deal out of Christmas, but these bento artists would lead you to believe differently!



An adorable rice snowman, holly berry, egg stars! Via



An apple snowman, hot dog and cheese Santas, reindeers and a broccoli tree!
Via



I love this fully decorated Christmas Tree!



This Snowman is decorated with peas, carrot snow flakes, seaweed and much more!



Yumm, check out this Santa!


More Bentos:
Halloween 2007
Halloween 2008
Bento Supplies from Japan

More Christmas Posts:
World's Most Expensive Christmas Tree
Christmas Mugs
Christmas USB Cake
USB Santa Booties!

Search all the listings for Bento on YJ and Bid Through Rinkya!



[Japan][christmas bento]
[bento box]

Rinkya Links For the Day!

Keanu Reeves & Cowboy Bebop?

Curry Bath Salts!

Japanese Mac Addict Grows Branded Apples

JapanSoc! Read and Soc your favorite Japan articles!

Bloody Lamp Creeps Me Out

They call it a liquid lamp, but it looks like blood splatter to me!
19950 Yen (About $226)

Product Page order via Rinkya Stores!

[Japan][design from japan]

Japanese Gadget Revealed!

Well at the last minute, someone guessed it!

They are coasters!

Currently sold out, but email us for links if you want them, Rinkya Stores will find it!

These would pair nicely with
Your Sandwich Chair
An Ice Cream Lamp?
Food Stools
And Finally, yes a Hamburger Stool!!




[Japan][gadget]

Guess the Japanese Gadget!

This hamburger has a function- and not a child's toy!

What is it?

Have a wonderful weekend!

Click here to see Gadget Revealed


[Japan][gadget]

Win Arcade Mania from Nihon Sun!

Nihon Sun has Arcade Mania! up for grabs on their site! All you need to do is answer three short trivia questions!

Arcade Mania introduces overseas readers to the fascinating world of the Japanese gemu senta. Organized as a guided tour of a typical game center, the book is divided into nine chapters, each of which deals with a different kind of game, starting with the UFO catchers and print club machines at the entrance and continuing through rhythm games, fighting games, shooting games, retro games, gambling games, card-based games, and only-in-Japan games.

Covering classic games from Space Invaders to Street Fighter, games that are familiar to Americans in their home console versions (Rock Band, Guitar Hero and Dance, Dance Revolution), as well as the unique, quirky games found only in Japan, Arcade Mania is crammed full of interviews with game makers and star players, and packed with facts about the history, background and characteristics of each game, all lavishly illustrated with photographs and game graphics. This book is a must-have for gamers everywhere.

Read Nihon Sun for the rules and trivia!

Good Luck Readers!

Quote via Amazon

If you do not win, pick up a copy here!

Half Suit Makes No Sense!

I am not sure why you would need one of these, even for a Halloween costume it is odd!
Maybe like a mullet- business in the front, party in the back?
Salary man could scare alot of people with these! 6090 yen each, commission only $16!

Order via Rinkya Stores




[Japan][japan weird]

A New Vintage Toy Store in Japan!

Century Bot is your resource for vintage toys, cels, figures and much more!






Vintage toys from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and much more are available, very rare!




Order via Rinkya Stores!
A collector's paradise!

Astro Boy, Giant Earthtron, Batman, Ultraman, Superman, Star Wars, Bull Mark, and many, many more are available!



Get lost for hours and visit Century Bot!





[Japan]
[batman][DC comics]
[ultraman]
[vintage toys]

Japanese Gadget Revealed!

It is a pillow mouse pad!

Only 1365 yen!

Product page




[Japan][gadget]

Guess the Japanese Gadget!

Happy Friday everyone!

Click here to see Gadget Revealed



[Japan][gadget]

Comfy Disney Pillows For Your Feet!

One HUGE slipper provides comfort and warmth for both your feet or perhaps one extremely large foot?

Stitch and Mickey available! Only 798 yen each!
Product Page


Disney on Rinkya Stores
Lilo And Stitch on YJ



Disney Blog Posts:
Stitch Sick Masks
Disney Ipod Covers
Disney USBS- Stitch on a SurfBoard!
Japan Lilo & Stitch Show
Cutest Stitch Ever!






[Japan][Disney]<
[Winnie the Pooh][Lilo & Stitch]

World's Most Expensive Christmas Tree!

Ginza Tanaka, Japan's famed jeweler, has created another masterpiece- the Worlds' Most Expensive Christmas Tree.

The tree is decorated with more than 240 jewels including diamond baubles and strings of pearls, weighs more than 21 kilograms - and is worth 150 million yen.

The tree is on display now in Osaka, no word on whether it is actually for sale or will be at a later date. But it sure is nice to look at!

Tanaka's other creations include
An 80 thousand 24 Karat Swimsuit
25 Thousand Platinum Gundam


Via

[Japan]
[ginza tanaka] [fashion japan]

Reusable Maxi Pads Make Me Doubt My Ability to Go Green!

Reusable maxi pads have made an appearance before, but this being Japan, a multitude of designs and colors are available- hearts, stars, plaids and many more!!

I definitely have a commitment in my lifestyle to be as green as possible, but reusable maxi pads may be a sacrifice I am unable to make.

These packets come with detergent as well, so use and re-wash.
Be environmentally friendly with the many colors and designs available, including the cute Alice in Wonderland one seen above!

Product Page

Other Green Blog Posts!!

Green Garbage Can
Reusable Chopsticks!
Frog Can Crusher
Eco Friendly Bunny Bag

[Japan][japan gadget][reusable maxi pads]
[go green]

Christmas Mugs Will Warm Any Scrooge!

These special mugs from Japan are on sale right now, normally 5000 yen, Get all 3 mugs for only 3939 yen.

These cups are perfect for some hot apple cider, cocoa or spiked egg nog ^_-

Great for Christmas Cheer and the star and heart are shapes to enjoy year round!


Product Page, order direct from Rinkya Stores!!


[Japan][japan design][christmas]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Enjoy good eats, family and friends. We will return Monday!

Astro Boy- 48 Second Trailer is Awesome!

Enjoy the Astro Boy trailer released a few days ago!


For more Astro Boy Posts!




[Japan][astro boy][anime]

Pink Phone Sure To Guarantee Your Teenager Racks Up The Cell Phone Bill!

Connect this pretty pink, feathery phone to your cell phone for easy conversation.
It is adorable and perfect for girls, will fit in any stocking! ^_-

3150 yen, Rinkya Store Commission only $8.00


Product Page, purchase via Rinkya Stores


[Japan][gadget]
[cell phone accessories]

Japanese Gadget Revealed!

I thought this was hard, but we had two correct guesses this week!

They are "boot keepers"-hold your boots up to keep their shape and look adorable doing it!
Only 798 yen, product page via Rinkya Stores!



Disney on YJ

Other Disney Posts:
Disney Stitch Sick Masks
Mickey Mouse I River
Winnie the Pooh Dog Clothes!

[Japan][winnie the pooh][gadget]
[Disney]
[Mickey Mouse][stitch][Minnie Mouse]

Guess the Japanese Gadget!

These are not just for looking cute or decoration, they do have an actual purpose!

So what do these guys do (besides look extremely kawaii ^_^)

Have a great weekend!!

Click Here to See Gadget Revealed

[Japan][gadget]

The Mini Crane Game!

UFO dolls found in these crane games are very popular in Japan, same games even include rare items you cannot get elsewhere! Get a smaller version to play at home via Toys R Us Japan!
Only 1999 yen, order via Rinkya Stores!

More Blog Stories:
Catch a Live Lobster
A Boobie Prize!
Dehydrated Food Prize!

Kiss My Lips!

In case you are tired of the same old boring light bulbs, Japan once again has the answer to make life more exciting and gadgets more, um, weird.




Crazy lip light bulbs!





[Japan][gadget]

Channel Your Inner Mario & Get A Mushroom!

I cannot help but think these little mushroom massagers look just like the mushrooms from everyone's favorite classic Nintendo character, Mario!

Only 2480 yen each! Great price for some relaxation!


Product Page order via Rinkya Stores for the low price of $8 commission!


[nintendo]
[Japan][gadget]
[massage]

New Transformer Toys for Presale Direct from Japan!

Grab these Transformer toys before they run out!!

Thrust
Dirge

Pre order ends December 10th and ship in March 2009.



Rare collector's item! 3465 yen each, store commission fee only $8.00 (up to 5000 yen per store) Read here for our Rinkya Store commissions!

Read our other Transformer posts!





[Japan][transformer]



Order via Rinkya Stores!

Kawaii Kitchen Timers!

These kitchen timers will brighten up your kitchen!





[Japan][kitchen gadget]<

The Cat Cafe in Tokyo!

This cat cafe, Cateriam, in Tokyo is a place to sit down, have some tea or a beer and play with exotic cats. They do not serve any food (who wants cat hair in their food!)

A Rinkya Staff member visited and provided these photos for us, enjoy!

Wow, the markings on this cat is so cool!



Awww, a cat in a bowl, the staff does not plan these things!



I may have to visit this place on my next trip to Tokyo!

Meet the Cat Staff!

Cat Cafe Homepage



Love Cats? Read more of our Blog posts on them!

Cat Toe Painter Helper
Cat Toothpick Holder
Cat Earthquake Survival Gear
Cat Costumes- Hey Halloween is Almost Here!
Hello Kitty-fy Your Cat
And Finally, Read about Maneki Neko- Japan's Lucky Cat!



[Japan][cats]