Summer may seem like an odd time for dipping in boiling hot water, however, in the hustle and bustle of a concrete jungle, the singing cicadas and deep forest surrounding these towns are quite relaxing and cool. 
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Please contact laurelrNOSPAM@rinkya.com for your new Blythe Doll!
Please respond within 24 hours or the prize will go to the next winner.
Thank you everyone for participating, and look for more contests in the very near future!
Visit our blog post here and make a comment to win a Blythe Doll from Rinkya!!
Entering is easy and four bonus entries are possible!
Prima Dolly Encore Ashlette wants to be in your home!!
Ashlette is in her orginal sealed factory box, never opened!!
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Why not frame your fish bowl?
An awesome idea for any home! I bet this would be an easy DIY as well!
If you lack the do it yourself skills (like me, haha) you can order it direct from Japan from Rinkya Stores, 6090 yen item price, plus $15 commission fee
The size of the PVC container is 32 × 24 × 15cm
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Prima Dolly Encore Ashlette wants to be in your home!!
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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!
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.
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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 ;)
Makes an easy touch for your smart phones- i phones, droids, etc!
Recommended for ladies with long fingernails, lol!
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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!
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 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!!
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