Harry Potter- Bento Friday

In honor of JK Rowling's adult book release yesterday- let's have a Harry Potter Bento!

Japan has a ton of Harry Potter exclusive items, check them out on Yahoo Japan auctions!

Bento Source with more info!

Halloween Donuts- Nom Nom Nom

Japan gets the coolest donuts, is it is not enough that they get all the exclusives to every anime, game, etc?!

Happy Halloween- they do not look spooky such happy little Jack o Lanterns!

Rilakkuma Donuts

Hello Kitty Donuts

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Burger King Black Buns!

Burger King Japan will start selling black bunned burgers- "Premium KURO Burger" September 28th- with black ketchup (dyed with squid ink)

I would guess that a black bun burger tastes like a burger, but maybe we should have Rinkya Staff try it and take some pics for us??

Japan Burger King Press Release

Evangelion Humidifier?

When I first saw the headline, I thought a humidifier for Evangelion?  Is this a test to see what all Evangelion fans would buy??  

But, it is actually really freaking cool looking-  If you are interested, order through Rinkya Stores!

Tokyo Game Show 2012

The Tokyo Game show took place last week and we have the links on Yahoo Japan auctions ready for you!

Tokyo Game Show

Be sure to check it out for all the exclusives released at the game show that you cannot get anywhere else but Yahoo Japan for now!

Super Mario- Bento Friday

It's a Me- Mario!  Everyone's favorite plumber!  Have an AWESOME weekend everyone!!

Super Mario Items on Yahoo Japan

Nintendo Items on Yahoo Japan

Bento Source

Rose of Versailles Toilet Paper!

The Japanese like everyone else, like to read on the toilet, but of course, being Japan and all... they make it easy and provide reading material and designs to enjoy while in bathroom.  The newest design is the anime, Rose of Versailles on toilet paper!

It is actually very pretty! Maybe save it only for guests? 

Via Rakuten Purchase via Rinkya Stores

Princess Mononoke Live Play Coming to London!

Very exciting news from the Studio Ghibli Facebook page!

"Princess Mononoke" Play To Be Staged in London
The Whole Hog Theatre company has announced that, with the cooperation of Studio Ghibli, they will be presenting the world’s first theatrical staging of Hayao Miyazaki’s renowned animated film Princess Mononoke at London's New Diorama next April. — with Emma Mendes da Costa and Ben Hammock.

Princess Mononoke on Yahoo Japan Auctions


Any readers in London going to see it!?!?

Funny Dog Hats For Any Day Not Just Halloween!

I freaking love the assortment of clothes Japan has for its' beloved pets!   I think the hats are less demeaning than an entire outfit for a dog?

I stick reindeer ears on my dog every Christmas:

My dog Zoey, she looks thrilled?

Well Japan, has much more than just reindeer ears! Here are some findings from Yahoo Japan Auctions!

Hina Dolls on the head of your dog! Why not?

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Helmet Head! Auction

These bear ears make him look like an EWOK!! Awesome!

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2013 is the Year of the Snake!

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Want ore dog clothes and accessories from Japan? Check out all the listings! 

Japanese Sadako Prank

If you are unfamiliar with Japanese pranks shows, you should familiarize yourself and look them up on Youtube.

They are SO mean and funny- it is amazing what they can get away with, the "prankee" usually has a good attitude at the end, however, which makes you breath a sigh of relief.  

I do think you would get sued in the US if you tried any of this stuff!  Here is one that would scare the crap out of me and I would NOT have a good attitude about it !  Would you?

Bento Friday- Pikachu Pokemon Egg!

Happy Weekend everyone!  Pikachu is SO cute, staring at me with those big eyes... 

Pokemon on Yahoo Japan Auctions

Check out how to make your own!

Anime Boobs T Shirts? Senran Kagura Burst!

Senran Kagura Burst, the Nintendo 3DS ninja breast simulator game, has shockingly (sarcasm is dripping...) outstanding sales, outselling the first boob edition in a week.  

What do you do when you have a highly successful boob game in Japan?  Make T-shirts with the big boobed anime characters to promote- yeay!  

They are available for preorder now!  Order through Rinkya Stores!

Via Rocket News

Over Life-Sized Nyanko-sensei!

I call this OVER life-sized because I have not seen a cat (not counting lions, tigers, etc this big (and I hope I do not ever... scary!)  Nyanko-sensei is from Natsume's Book of Friends and he looks so comfortable!!  He is 110 cms long, 70 cms wide and 50 cms tall!  

If you want one of your own, fill out the form here!

Preorders begin Sept 23 for a release in December.

Thank you Yatter Japan for the heads up!

Ultraman Egg?

This reminds me of the mini Transformers I had when I was a kid!  Ultraman folds up into an egg!

Search Ultraman on Yahoo Japan Auctions!

Japan News Via CollectionDX

Releases Sept 21st, I think it would make a cute stocking stuffer!

Order via Rinkya Stores 

Dragonquest Slime Gum!

Ever wondered what slime tasted like?  Sour lime apparently!  

Only available for a limited time- Dragonquest Slime gum! Let us know if you want it, we will keep an eye out for it! 

Check out Dragonquest items on Yahoo Japan Auctions

Dragonquest Gum Official Page

Ponyo On A Cliff- Bento Friday!

It is no secret I love Totoro and featured him in many bentos here and here...

I decided to find another Studio Ghibli star for this week's bento to mix it up a bit!

Find Studio Ghibli Items on Yahoo Japan auctions and Ponyo On the Cliff!

Ponyo on the Cliff bento source

Deco Gundam

Who says Gundam is for boys?  Check out how this Japanese blogger glammed up her Gundam!

Look for your own to dress up on Yahoo Japan auctions!

Quack Quack Muzzle

Oh, these poor dogs....  The Japanese company says the soft silicone duckbill is more comfortable than traditional muzzles.  My guess is the dogs do not act out due to embarrassment rather than the muzzle physically preventing them!

Want one of them?  They come in 3 different sizes and you can order by filing out the Rinkya store order form here!

Brown, pink, yellow, small, medium and large are available- Product Page

Rilakkuma Bus Gets a New Design!

Take a ride on the Rilakkuma bus!  Using the popular Happy Picnic theme- the buses have been redesigned with some new kawaii colors and scenes!  Check out all Rilakkuma items available from YJ! auctions!

Pics via Walker Plus