Win a Blythe Doll From Rinkya!!

We have not had a contest in a long time and decided to giveaway a Blythe Doll!! 

Prima Dolly Encore Ashlette wants to be in your home!!
Ashlette is in her orginal sealed factory box, never opened!!

Entering the contest is easy AND you can get BONUS entries as well!! 

Isn't She Lovely?!?

The Rules:
- Leave a comment answering- What is your Favorite Blythe doll? (Wow, that is so easy!!!)
- Anonymous comments: leave your email address and first name in the comments (so I can reach you if you win!).


BONUS ENTRIES- Leave a separate comment for each bonus entry! Up to FOUR Bonus entries!

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- Rinkya user? Just let me know! BONUS entry for our Rinkya users!!


Please remember to leave a separate comment for each entry!


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- Contest closes on September 8th Midnight US PST
- A random comment number winner will be chosen via Random.org  (this is why you must leave a separate comment for EACH entry)
- Any duplicate entries that do not follow the rules will be deleted.

Flexible Mirrors- Check Yourself Out in Numerous Ways!!

Another ingenuis item from Japan- a mirror that you can move around any object, also self standing! The mirror is flexible and you can adapt it to any situation, tie it onto a hook, scroll it so u can place on a flat surface, anything you want!

Perfect for getting ready in haste in the car (as a passenger, of course), get up close and personal to trim your eyebrows, etc.

Only 1575 yen, via Rinkya Stores for low commission of $9

Remote Controlled Ramen Cart!

Ramen carts are a common site in Japan, to get your daily fix of ramen find a street side cart for some deliciousness.
Now your kids can play with it at home and drive it all around!
A unique find from Japan!

Chirp! Chirp! Wake Up to this Beautiful Alarm!

Japanese design company, Takumi, created this beautiful bird that will fit seamlessly into your design and is actually an alarm clock!

So much better than a bulky radio/alarm clock!

Alarm has bird sounds or beep, snooze and a talking function in both Japanese and english.

Laurel Rinkya on Formspring!

Laurel Rinkya Formspring

Have questions about Japan? Or anything else?

Ask away on Formspring!

Design Your Own Russian Nesting Doll!!

Russian nesting dolls, or matryoshka are very popular items to collect in Japan.

This set of 5 is plain white, so that you can design your own nesting dolls!

Although the elephant version below is WAY beyond my artistic ability, how about a set of stick figure ones ;)

Japanese Hello Kitty Gadget Revealed!

Makes an easy touch for your smart phones- i phones, droids, etc!

Recommended for ladies with long fingernails, lol!

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Guess the Hello Kitty Gadget!

I could use one of these, what does the Hello Kitty gadget do?

Comiket 78 YJ! Auction Links!

Comiket 78 (Comic Market) took place over the past weekend in Tokyo Japan.

Comiket showcases and sells self published comics, otherwise known as doujinshi- featuring manga, anime, video games and more. Other anime and mange items are sold as well.

We know most of you cannot make it all the way to Japan to attend this exclusive event, so we have gathered the YJ auction links selling many items that were sold at Comiket!!


Comiket 78
Comiket General


Even better? Take advantage of our Doujinshi sale for these items!
1. ZERO handling fee on ALL doujinshi!!!! (Savings of $15!!!)
2. Only $4 Handling fee on Sale price Doujinshi. (Doujinshi 1000 yen and under, you still get FREE commission!!)
3. Combining same seller for $4 handling fee!!!!!! (only on auctions won the same day).

Exclusive rare doujinshi and great sale prices- whew hoo!

Inkan Paper Clips!

These paper clips are made more official by looking like inkans!

Inkan are seals used for a variety of uses in Japan- purchasing a car, opening a bank account- in layman's terms it is a registered signature.

These paper clips state: "Completed/Done" "Rush/Urgent" "Not Touched/Done" and "Top Secret/Classified"

Only 525 yen for a package of 12 via Rinkya Stores for low commission fee

Sanrio Turns 50!

Sanrio Japan, home to Hello Kitty, and many, many other adorable characters celebrate their 50 year anniversary this month (August 10th marked the official date)

In commemoration, tons of new release plushies, toys and more will be released.

Check out Sanrio Japan's online store for numerous anniversary items, we can get them all to you through Rinkya Stores!




If you are visiting Japan, check out Tokyo Bay in Odaiba for a special display of giant balloons with Hello Kitty, Badtz-Maru, My Melody, Tuxedosam, Keroppi, Purin, Little Twin Stars, and many more!

Happy Anniversary!!

Japanese Gadget Revealed!

A comfy wrist rest for your computer!

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Guess the Japanese Gadget!

What does this loaf of bread do, lol?

Rinkya on Facebook & Twitter!

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Also, become a fan of Rinkya on Facebook today!!

Gundam X Ramen!

30th anniversary of Sino-Japanese Cup Noodles celebrated with Mini Gundams!

Order from Rinkya today!

Rose Reusable Bags!

Clip on to your purse, available in 4 colors, black, purple, red and cream.
Will open up to 410mmX430mm!

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Swimmer JP Headphones New Releases

Candy hearts and strawberries!



Adorable animals on these two- elephants, teddy bears and bunnies!!

New release Swimmer JP headphones do not last long, so if you see one you want, order via Rinkya Stores!

Bling Bling Bookmarks

These bookmarks are a cute and simple way to hold your place!

Available in red, pink and clear- hearts or diamond ring!

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Crayon Umbrellas!

I know I just posted the Samurai umbrella last week, but I love this crayon umbrella from Japan I just found available! So cute!




Available in Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow for 1890 yen, low commission fee of $9
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Supermarket Notepads- Where's the Beef?

Made to look like the supermarket packages of food found in Japan, but they are yummy looking notebooks instead!

New Zealand and US beef, peas in a pod and salmon are available for 390 yen each, low commission fee of $8 flat, then $1 per 1000 yen after!

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Yummy Sweet Treat Candles!

Do not eat these, although it may be hard not to!




These are just too cute to burn, but you will have to since they smell divine!



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