Metal Gear Rising Exclusive Japanese Editions

Hello gamers!

Did you play the hottest Japanese game of the week, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance yet?

The latest title of the acclaimed Metal Gear series featuring Raiden has already sold 336,000 copies in a week since its release on February 21st, ranking as the best-selling game of the week! (*the number includes sales in Japan only) 

This game differs from previous Metal Gear titles in its more action-focused, dynamic gameplay, instead of classic Metal Gear-style stealth actions.

You can get Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance worldwide,

but Japanese versions have their own exclusive items to come with limited editions.

There are several different types of packages though, which, if you don't know, you could easily buy the wrong editions.

So I thought I could do a simple overview of different packages to help you get the right thing!

1. Metal Gear Rising - Premium Package

What's in this package:

- Metal Gear Rising Revengeance game software

- Metal Gear Rising Revengeance Original Soundtrack with a steel case

- Metal Gear Rising Revengeance Art Book by Yoji Shinkawa

- Two magnetic Dwarf Gekko Figures that you can split and attach (so to simulate a  Gekko sliced in half by Raiden's zandatsu action!)

- DLC code for Raiden's custom costume "Cyborg Ninja"

Get Metal Gear Rising Premium Package on Yahoo Japan auction.

2. Metal Gear Rising Premium Package Konami Style Edition

What's in this package:

- Everything in the above Premium Package

- Full-body Raiden Play-Arts figurine (White Armor version, which is different coloring from regular Play-Arts Raiden figurine)

Get Metal Gear Rising Premium Package Konami Style on Yahoo Japan auction.

3. Metal Gear Rising Zandatsu Package (PS3)

What's in this package:

- Custom model PlayStation3 console with original Metal Gear Rising design (HDD: 250GB)

- Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance game software

- DLC code for Raiden's custom costume "Cyborg Nninja"

Get Metal Gear Rising Zandatsu Package on Yahoo Japan auction.

Now, those are the three main special editions you can get.

There are also Amazon editions, GEO editions, Tsutaya editions, etc. with DLC codes for different custom costumes and cards for Social Ops mode. 

Also, this is not an actual game package, but I thought it looks pretty neat... 

Seiko's WIRED x Metal Gear Rising Limited Edition Watch

What comes with this product:

- A WIRED (part of SEIKO) brand watch with original Raiden design (Only 1,000 watches were made!). 

- A metal plate with an illustration by Yosuke Shinkawa.

*The character actually wears this watch in the game!

Get WIRED x Metal Gear Rising Watch on Yahoo Japan auction.

If you have any questions about the packages, we can help you figure it out. 

Otherwise, have fun with the game!

Robot AutoMee S Cleans Your Smartphone!

If you are like me, who's too lazy to carry around smartphone cleaner, why don't you get AutoMee S so we can have more fun cleaning our phones?

Takara Tomy's new gadget AutoMee S is a handy little robot that helps you clean smartphone/tablet surfaces you wish.

This palm-sized little buddy, ran by a single AA battery, automatically slides and moves around on dirty displays and cleans it as it goes. And it's smart enough to find edges so you don't have to worry about it falling off. It's essentially a mini-Roomba for smartphones and tablets.

Now you can just sit back and relax, while the robot is doing its job!

Buy AutoMee S from Rinkya Store.

Buy AutoMee S (orange) from Yahoo Auction.

For other color options (pink, white, blue), see here.

Japanese Curry Rice Championship 2013 Kick-off!

Hungry for hearty, delicious Japanese-style curry rice? 

Curry rice is one of the most popular food among Japanese people. 

Let's see how hungry you really are with Go Go Curry's eating contest! 

From February 25th, popular Kanazawa-style curry chain restaurants Go Go Curry kicked off its annual curry eating contest. The rule is simple, whoever finishes two plates of curry rice and yelled "Go Go Curry!" at the end in shortest time  will be the winner. Four selected winners from Japan will be invited to New York, where Go Go Curry US branches are located, to compete in its world championship. 

For people who just want to enjoy the taste of curry without rushing, check out Yahoo Japan Auction to try some authentic Japanese-style curry and related products. 

Here's a video of a couple of contestants who finished their challenges in 2:43 and 4:29.  

Japanese can eat when they are committed!

Source: Rocket News 24

Need a Nap? Try the Sleeping Cafe in Japan!

For the low price of 150 yen per ten minutes, you can get a nap at the sleeping cafe and free food, drinks, wifi charge and a beauty refresher- that is a lot to do in ten minutes!
The cafe is WOMAN only! We need our beauty rest!

Qusca Cafe opened in Tokyo just this January and they recommend making reservations for the nap room as it gets booked up!

The nap area looks heavenly- especially to me, a Mom of a toddler... I will take 30 minutes please!

If you do not want a nap, try the cuddle cafe in Japan- pay to get some hugs!

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Hello Kitty Bento Friday!

Happy Friday!! Japan's favorite cat, Hello Kitty, is this week's bento!!

For all Hello Kitty Items on Yahoo Japan Auctions!

Bento Source

Ewww Centipede USB is Wrong

Ewww, this gadget gives me the creeps!! So, I thought I would share it with you and get it out of my head!

It is a remote controlled USB charger centipede from Japan- make it crawl and creep out everybody...

If you want one, go for it on Rinkya Stores!

Want another creepy Japanese gadget? Check out the flying cockroach!

Creamy Mami 30th Anniversary!

The Creamy Mami anniversary page has opened and it just has a small tease so far, but they did announce cute little Creamy Mami macaroons you can find in Shinjuku.  

Anyone excited about the 30 year anniversary?  How has it been 30 years!? 

What do you want from Creamy Mami?

Creamy Mami items on Yahoo Japan Auctions

New DragonBall Z Sodas Hit Japan!

Two weeks ago, we saw the Kentucky Fried Chicken & DragonBall Z collab for the upcoming movie, DBZ: Battle of the Gods, and now they are getting new soda designs!

It is a zero calorie cola, packed with vitamins and the designs are pretty sweet!!

Check out our Rinkya staff's taste review on the Dragonball Z orange soda
For all Dragonball Z items on a Yahoo Japan Auction check here!

News via Nari Nari

Gundam Bento Friday!

Happy Friday everyone, I do not think we have shared a Gundam bento before and this one is pretty awesome!

Check out all Gundam Items on Yahoo Japan Auctions

Be sure to check out our Valentine's Day Bentos if you like bentos!

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Valentine's Day Bento Collection!

Happy Valentine's Day to the best customers and readers EVER!!  And here is a Valentine's Day bento collection for you!

Check out all the Bento Supplies on Yahoo Japan Auction

Bunny Hearts Bento

Pokemon Heart Smooches

Naruto heart bentos

Love Bear Bento

Baby Milo from BAPE even gets romantic!

Happy Valentine's Day From Japan! Toilet Fondue Set

Fondue is such a romantic gesture and meal around Valentine's Day.  And I found this little fondue set in Japan- how romantic...

Mmmm... Chocolate

Great gag gift for your loved one! Order via Rinkya Stores!

Wonder Festival Winter 2013 Figures!

Wonder Festival Winter 2013 Figures are on Yahoo Japan auctions!! 

From Hatsune Mike to Transformer to Jojo Bizarre Adventures to Puella Magi Madoka to more than I can name!

Rinkya has all the links on Yahoo Japan Auctions for you!

Wonderfestival 2013- Adult Items

Wonderfestival 2013- All Items

Wonderfestival 2013- Anime/Comic Related Goods

Wonderfestival 2013- Dolls

Wonderfestival 2013- Figures

Wonderfestival 2013- Models

Calbee Potato Chips- Sour Plum Shrimp, Strawberry?

Calbee potato chips has some new flavors coming for the Spring.  Maybe they are normal in Japan but they are quite different outside Japan!

Sour Plum Shrimp, Strawberry Chocolate, and Wasabi Potato chips are three of the newest flavors from Calbee this Spring.  I would not mind trying them though... 

Check out more Calbee flavors and collaborations on blog!

Super Mario Mushroom- Bento Friday!

Toad is my favorite Mario Kart driver and using these super size mushrooms to go faster or grow in Marioland are the best finds in the game!!

All Super Mario Items on Yahoo Japan Auctions

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Amazing Transformer More Than Meets the Eye Snow Festival!

The Asahikawa Winter Festival started yesterday in Japan and the main attraction is the Transformer snow spectacle! It is 40 meters to 130 meters to about 20 meters in height, width and depth.

It took a month to create the Transformer theme, with 250 people working on it daily! Optimus Prime, Ratchet and Bumblebee are featured.  I have always wanted to go to one of the amazing snow fetsivals in Japan- it is on my bucket list!

Check out all Transformer Goods on Yahoo Japan Auctions

Via narinari  Official Winter Festival Website

Colonel Sanders Meets DragonBall Z

Dragonball Z's newest movie, DBZ: Battle of the Gods, comes out this March and the onslaught of marketing  merchandize is popping up everywhere in Japan!

Even Colonel Sanders joins the game dressed up as Goku! KFC Japan will have special Dragonball Z merchandise for you during this promotion.  But have no fears, I am sure it will pop on Yahoo Japan Auctions!

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Hello Kitty X Spain Artist Mariscal

Renowned Spanish designer and artist, Javier Mariscal, gives Hello Kitty a smile and drastic makeover to celebrate the 400th anniversary of exchanges between Japan and Spain.

The Hello Kitty Sanrio goods with this newest artistic rendition expect to go on sale this summer in Japan.

What do you think?  I love them and think they are adorable!

Check out all Hello Kitty items on Yahoo Japan Auctions

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Manga Pillowcases!

Have you ever dreamt of having an afro? Get the look while you sleep with these manga drawn pillowcases!

 You can also get some pigtails, blood and surround yourself with cockroaches- ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww- I would not get a goodnight's sleep on that one!

You can order these funny pillowcases via Rinkya!