 
 |  Click the image above to view these productsJapanese Headbands, Magnets, Keychains & moreJ-List brings you hundreds of cool traditional Japanese souvinir and gift items which are hard to find outside of the classy giftshops in Narita Airport and Kyoto. On this page we'll be carrying even more amazing Japanese keychains, headbands, bosozoku patches and more.
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| | NAKA130 Asakusa T-shirt ~ Yokozuna / SUMO | Number in stock: 2 Weight: 250 g. Price: $32.00
Product type: Traditional Japanese item
|   | | The Yokozuna is the highest rank in sumo wrestling, often recognized by the large, heavy "Shimenawa" rope around their waist. Two conflicting legends state the birth of the Yokozuna, one stating that a 9th century wrestler named Hajikami wore the shimenawa as a handicap and dared anyone to grab it, while the other says, legendary wrestler Akashi Shiganosuke wore it as a sign of respect when visiting the Emperor, who then decided to dub him Yokozuna. Whatever the true legend is, it has brought fourth a tremendous tradition that is a long and grueling, yet rewarding process. Many who love the sumo culture of Japan, are sure to love this fun T-shirt that is made directly here in Japan. Featuring the yokozuna and his competitors, this is fun and colorful shirt that is sure to attract the attention of both Japanophiles and future Japanophiles. Made of 100% cotton, this great T-shirt is white and is size 3L (22" from armpit to armpit, 31" from top to bottom, corresponding to a U.S. size Extra Large). This is the kind of shirt that's being worn across the streets of Japan, and is also a high quality item. Please note, this item is being shipped to you directly from Japan. This is for a purchase of a size 3L shirt only. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)
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Get any kanji imprinted on this authentic Japanese name stamp! | | HNK001 Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Square 0.5 inch Hanko | This item can be ordered. Weight: 100 g. Price: $12.50
Product type: Custom Japanese Hanko (Name Stamp)
| | In Japan, hanko (name stamps) are used in lieu of signing your name as the way of signifying agreement, and the culture of these stamps has always been fascinating to gaijin unfamiliar with Japanese ways. Now you can get any kanji name you want on your very own Japanese name stamp. This is a quality stamp made of wood with any custom name or message you want on it, which will be a great connection to you and Japan. This name stamp is also legally able to be used in Japan (just register it with your local city office). You can choose between 1-6 kanji, hiragana or katakana characters, and the Japanese staff of J-List will be happy to help you choose the best character for what you want to express. This type of stamp is usually used for names, and there are multiple approaches foreigners can take when choosing a name. Here are three examples:  |  |  | | This is an example of a name in katakana, the Japanese writing system used for foreign words and names. It says "Payne." | Kanji can be chosen based on their pronunciation, too. In this case we're using the "peh" sound from Peking ("North Capital") and the "in" sound from the Buddhist temple Byodoin near Kyoto. | There are ways of choosing kanji based on meaning, called ateji or forcing a reading on a character. For example, "Payne" comes from the French pan (bread), the name could be written with a character (archaic in this case) for bread. |
This stamp can also be used to express your favorite character or concept, from love (ai) to sincerity (makoto) to a wacky message you'd like to create, as long as it can fit within the character limit for this stamp. After adding this item to your shopping cart you can type comments to the J-List staff and we'll verify the characters you want before finalizing the order. We also humbly request to include a pronunciation guide for all unique spelling of names. Since the stamps are custom made by a company here in Japan, please allow 2-4 weeks for your name stamp to be made, prior to the shipping date. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)  
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Excellent issue of Kimono Hime, a magazine all about modern kimono culture! | | PB693 Kimono Hime 2 ~ Oatsurae ver. | Number in stock: 7 Weight: 500 g. Price: $18.00
Product type: Fashion Photobook
(What is this?) | | | It's definitely a pleasure to walk the streets of Tokyo and see more and more young women wearing the traditional Japanese kimono, and seeing it become a fashion trend once again. This book is a beautiful fashion book dedicated to the kimono, in a great "for beginners" approach that reminds us that the kimono is one of the most elegant styles of dresses ever created. It begins with full color fashion shots of an array of kimonos and accessories; an introduction to some of the best high quality shops selling handmade kimonos from original fabric; a look at the hottest kimono designers and their creations; and an overview of kimono accessories and shops. Incredibly useful and informative, this magazine belongs in the library of anyone interested in kimonos and Japanese fashion, especially those who want to see how the traditional kimono is being updated for the 21st century yet retaining its strong ties to its past. 90 pages, 72 in full color. IN THIS ISSUE: This issue focuses on custom made kimono dresses, geta (traditional footwear), the proper way to use your hands and feet while wearing a kimono, a look at hair accessories and bags, and much more. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)  
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| | HNK002 Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Rectangle 1.5 inch Hanko | This item can be ordered. Weight: 100 g. Price: $8.50
Product type: Custom Japanese Hanko (Name Stamp)
| | Hanko, or name stamps, are a big part of the difference between Japan and the West, and when you "sign" an important document you always do it with one of these stamps. Here's a very flexible custom-printed stamp that will allow you to create just about any message you want in Japanese! This stamp is wide enough to allow you up to 8 characters of Japanese (either kanji, hiragana or katakana) per line, allowing for more complex words and phrases. You can also add additional lines, allowing you to create a larger stamp three lines high, for example one that was 8 characters by three lines for a total of 24 characters. English letters can also be typeset, 14 characters per line. Here are three examples:  |  | | The wider stamp is recommend if you have a longer Japanese name that won't fit easily into one of the other stamps. For example, Chieko Hasegawa. | You could choose a simple Japanese phrase that you wanted for your stamps, like "arigato" (thank you). |  |  | | Make a stamp of your favorite Japanese quote. This one is "You're not going to die. I will protect you" from Evangelion. | Or recreate your favorite Haruhi Suzumiya line, like "I have no interest in normal human beings." | | | You can also get English letters typeset, 14 characters per line. Note that if a word is cut off, it will have to be moved to the next line down. |
As with the other custom name stamps, the native Japanese staff of J-List will be happy to work with you to get just the right phrase created for you. After adding this item to your shopping cart you can type comments to the J-List staff and we'll verify the characters you want before finalizing the order. We also humbly request a pronunciation guide for all unique spellings of names. Because the stamps are custom made by a company here in Japan, please allow 2-4 weeks for your name stamp to be made. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)  
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