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Click the image above to view these products STU091   Diet Bento Recipe ~ Yaseru Obento Recipe This item is in stock in Japan.   Weight: 550 g.   Price: $14.00 Product type: Obento Cooking Book Bento, also known with its honorific prefix "obento," is the art of Japanese boxed lunch, and they're not only great to look at, but they're delicious to eat. Bento is also great for anyone wanting to limit their calorie intake since you eat a fixed amount of food. This is a great book showing all kinds of ideas for low-calorie bento, with photos of actual ingredients you can put in your next bento as well as clear indications of amounts. The book is in Japanese but is loaded with photographs and ideas for low-calorie healthy bento lunches.    STU069   Basic Obento ~ Kihon no Obento This item can be ordered.   Weight: 400 g.   Price: $10.00 Product type: Cooking Book Japan's bento culture is vibrant and vast, often making the packed lunch into a work of art that one would rather observe and display than to consume. This bento recipe books features meals that look so good you can practically smell the food from the pages. With a diet and healthy balanced food approach, you'll be able to enjoy and learn how to make about 50 different mouthwatering bentos, displayed in this photobook/recipe book. Not only is this an entertaining look into Japan's food culture, but gives us great insight into the kinds of meals that the average Japanese person would consume for those curious about the typical Japanese diet. It's the perfect bento recipe book, in which you'll want to take a look at everyday to give your daily meals that special touch you've been missing. 100 pages, detailed recipes with high quality pictures.    STU072   Bento for Girls ~ Onnanoko no Daisukina Obento Number in stock: 2   Weight: 400 g.   Price: $18.00 Product type: Cooking Book Japan's bento culture is vibrant and vast, often making the packed lunch into a work of art that one would rather observe and display than to consume. In a fantastic tribute to the world of bento, a band of everyday bento enthusiasts share with us their fantastic creations that wow us with their home made creations, that look so good you can practically smell the food from the pages. About 30 different mouthwatering bentos are displayed in this photobook/ recipe book that are absolutely droolworthy. Not only is this an entertaining look into Japan's food culture, but gives us great insight into the kinds of meals that the average Japanese person would consume for those curious about the typical Japanese diet. Who ever said playing with your food was bad, obviously didn't tell these folks.    STU073   Obento from 3 years old ~ 3 Sai Karano Obento Number in stock: 3   Weight: 400 g.   Price: $18.00 Product type: Cooking Book We all know how finickey little kids can get when it comes to their food. With this cook book, you'll find inspiration to make great looking boxed lunches that even your kids will want to devour. This book is split into several sections ranging from beef dishes, to fish, vegetables, and even "SOS bentos" used whenever time is short. Inside are examples of delicious korokke (Deep fried Japanese style potatoes) bento, grilled beef bento with green peppers on the side, ground beef rolls stuffed with asparagus (highly recommended), and even meat dango bento a favorite among all Japanese young and young at heart. Written in the original language which is perfect for aspiring chefs working on their bilingual skills. Although it's designed for kids, it's perfect for anyone who loves the authentic taste of Japan. Filled to the brim with full color photos of exciting bentos that you can practically smell from the pages!    PHS769   Easy Daily Lunches ~ Mainichi Rakuraku Obento This item can be ordered.   Weight: 600 g.   Price: $18.50 Product type: Bento cook book If you love Japan's version of the boxed lunch, you'll certainly enjoy sifting through the pages of this cookbook/ photobook featuring some of Japan's most mouth-watering dishes. Tons of full color pages that will instantly get your stomach grumbling feature delicious onigiri dishes, ebi fri (fried shrimp) lunches, crunchy sauce katsu donburi bentos and even healthy dishes, several of which focus on delicious maguro (tuna) like maguro steaks with Chinese sauce, and even maguro pizza! Although the recipes are in Japanese text, it's certainly a fantastic (and inspirational) look into lifestyle of Japan's boxed lunches. Great as a supplemental study guide for those who've studied Japanese and want to put it to the test!    PHS949   World Bento ~ Sekai no Obento Number in stock: 7   Weight: 400 g.   Price: $24.00 Product type: Bento Book When we think of the term bento, naturally we think the Japanese style boxed lunch. But hungry minds (and stomachs) want to know what kind of boxed lunches other countries have, which is what this book set out to do. Covering over 22 areas of the world, this Obento book brings to you some of the most mouth watering international cuisine that you've ever seen, making you wish you could book a flight to that country (or drive to your nearest international restaurant) to try out these delicacies for yourself. Mexican Tacos served with salsa on the side and a bottle of Corona, fresh Indian curry served with nan and rice, Italian Panini chicken sandwiches, Indonesian dishes served on banana leaves, Brazilian dishes and even PB and Jelly sandwiches with clam chowder and Ritz crackers on the side (to add a slice of Americana to the mix) is offered as samples of typical dishes each location is known for. You'll also find a whimsical sampling of bento boxes, lunch boxes, and thermos bottles that the various countries use as part of their lunch culture. A fascinating book that will get your stomach grumbling with curiosity the moment you crack open the pages.    PHS302   Our Bento ~ Watashitachi no Obento Number in stock: 4   Weight: 350 g.   Price: $18.50 Product type: Study Item Japan's bento culture is vibrant and vast, often making the packed lunch into a work of art that one would rather observe and display than to consume. In a fantastic tribute to the world of bento, a band of everyday bento enthusiasts share with us their fantastic creations that wow us with their home made creations, that look so good you can practically smell the food from the pages. About 47 different mouthwatering bentos are displayed in this photobook/ recipe book that are absolutely droolworthy. Not only is this an entertaining look into Japan's food culture, but gives us great insight into the kinds of meals that the average Japanese person would consume for those curious about the typical Japanese diet. Who ever said playing with your food was bad, obviously didn't tell these folks.   STU065   Yappari Ohiruha Obento ~ Lunch Time Bento Number in stock: 10   Weight: 400 g.   Price: $18.50 Product type: Cooking Book For those of the uninitiated, creating a bento (boxed lunch) is much more than just putting pieces of food together. It requires a unique sense of knowing the right proportions for each dish, packaging it, and knowing which foods to use for the right season (so as not to make it spoil during the warmer months). But it also takes a lot of time to make. This cookbook focuses on the delicious creations of traditional Japanese cooking and the bentos that practically every businessman, OL, and child are known to devour when lunchtime hits. Many of these recipes focus on left overs frozen and prepared for a later meal, which are garnished with delicious side dishes, vegetables and even "Hinomaru bento rice" (a bed of rice with a sour plum resting on it, often used during World War II and still common today), making for quick and easy creations as developed by housewives and mothers all around Japan. Included are charts to help you determine the right proportions children, men, and women, sample weekly menus as created by some of the housewives that shared their dishes in the book and plenty of mouthwatering photos of the recipes such as karaage bento (Fried chicken bento), grilled pork with broccoli bento, omu rice bento with asparagus stalks and other side dishes with plums in red wine, noodle salads, soybean salads and more. This is the number one selling bento cook book in Japan, often receiving 4 star reviews from all customers who purchased the item. Written in its original language making a great study item as well!    NYH074   Bento Mini Sauce Dispensers 2pcs ~ Animal Pattern Number in stock: 8   Weight: 50 g.   Price: $2.25 Product type: Bento This is a simple and tremendously cute set that you can take with you in your bento or lunch bag for dispensing your favorite sauces. These are powerfully cute and fun-looking animal pattern sauce dispensers will liven up even the most basic of lunches. Fill it with soy sauce, vinegar, light (very light) salad dressing or that secret recipe that will add that much needed kick to your lunches. Measures 4 cm high.   PB761   Japanese Family-Style Recipes ~ Eigo de Tanoshimu Nihon no Kateiryouri This item is in stock in Japan.   Weight: 350 g.   Price: $20.00 Product type: Study Book Looking for a way to master both Japanese and Japanese cooking at the same time? Or just learn about Japanese food in general? The Bilingual Books series from Kodansha brings you yet another wonderful glimpse into Japanese life in both English and Japanese. Learn how to make all the Japanese family favorites, gyudon (beef on rice), tempura, niku-jaga (meat and potato stew), miso soup and much much more! Full ingredient list and directions are given in Japanese on the left hand page, and in English on the right. Each recipe also has a photograph so that you know what the final dish looks like. Hints on menu planning and what dishes are generally consumed when are also written in detail. 16 color pages of finished dishes will certainly whet your appetite. 250+ pages. PB479   100 Recipes from Japanese Cooking ~ Eigo de Nihon Ryori Number in stock: 1   Weight: 300 g.   Price: $16.50 Product type: Study Item Looking for a way to master both Japanese and Japanese cooking at the same time? Or just learn about Japanese food in general? The Bilingual Books series from Kodansha brings you another wonderful glimpse into Japanese life in both English and Japanese. Learn how to make all the Japanese family favorites, gyudon (beef on rice), tempura, niku-jaga (meat and potato stew), miso soup and much much more! Full ingredient list and directions are given in Japanese on the left hand page, and in English on the right. Each recipe also has a photograph so that you know what the final dish looks like. Hints on menu planning and what dishes are generally consumed when are also written in detail. 16 color pages of finished dishes will certainly whet your appetite. 250+ pages. DV600   Ecstasy Recipe -- Naomi Miyaji Number in stock: 1   Weight: 200 g.   Price: $40.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for ALL countries)   (What is this?) Naomi Miyaji is a 20 year old discovery hailing from warm city of Fukuoka. She just started making her way into the adult business with the help of Alice Japan, releasing her debut DVD back in late 2005. Already producing her 4th title, this appropriately titled DVD works to spice things up for her a bit, as she delves into activites that she's never done before which includes blind fold sex, and bondage. A stunning beauty with E cup sized breasts with a face of an angel doing very sinful things. Includes an additional multi-angle scene for your enjoyment. 120 mins. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off! STU064   More Delicious Bentos for Kindergarten ~ Motto Oishii Youchien no Obento Number in stock: 4   Weight: 350 g.   Price: $16.00 Product type: Cooking Book Bento art is a loving creation of food and artistry that many Japanese mothers make for their children on a daily basis. This fun cookbook is a literal encyclopedia of ideas to help inspire you create your own bentos utilizing famous Japanese characters such as Anpanman, Pokemon, Doraemon, and even Big Bird. Each dish is designed for children, who can be picky about their food, but wouldn't mind devouring a tasty Doraemon onigiri with carrots shaped into flowers or bite sized pizzas that form the shape of cute bugs on it. The book also includes stickers. Delicious dishes range from summer, autumn, and winter themed dishes, healthy bentos including bread and sandwiches plus much more. Although the book is written in Japanese (which makes a great challenge for all students of the Japanese language), the pictures alone are worthy enough to get those creative juices flowing. It even comes with fun stickers too!      STU066   Waku Waku Oekaki Bento Number in stock: 8   Weight: 300 g.   Price: $14.50 Product type: Cooking Book The Japanese absolutely go gaga for anything Kawaii, and one of their most prized treasures are their ability to do eye catching bento art. Coming from the popular bento art blog from the author "Chibi Buu," comes this cook book/ art book published by Locus to bring you a visual experience that will bring back those warm fuzzy feelings for food again. Inside you'll find amazing creations that appeals to both boys and girls - firemen, nurses, a Japanese wedding taken on a boat, and even a baker who proudly takes his freshly baked bread (which is actually a small hot dog) to you, the eager customer. Terrific Halloween and Christmas themed bentos are present too. Instructions, ingredients that comprise the bentos and shapes are also included. Although it's in the original language, this is a prime source of inspiration for all cooks and bento artists alike. Anyone who says that playing with your food is bad may need to reconsider after seeing this book.    BENTO-09   2009 Calendar -- Our Bento ~ Minna no Obento This item is in stock in Japan.   Weight: 400 g.   Price: $14.00 Product type: 2009 Wall Calendar Enjoy Japan's unique bento culture, the delicious and pleasing-to-look-at boxed lunch that is so famous in Japan. Taken from the book of the same name, this "Our Bento" calendar features that features incredibly beautiful arrangements of bento lunches that'll make you inspired as well as hungry for that taste of Japan. Features approximately 10 different dishes with each page. Yummmy! Measures 53.5 x 38.0 cm (21 x 14.9 inches). 7 pages.    Note: the sample images shown actual pages from the new calendar. Get 15% off 4 or more calendars! Just add 4 or more calendars to your shopping cart, the discount will be applied at checkout. Order 4 or more calendars and get your mailing tubes free! Click here for additional information on calendars. STU023   How to make Bento Art ~ Obento Art no Tsukurikata This item is in stock in Japan.   Weight: 350 g.   Price: $18.00 Product type: Bento Book To some people, bento is just regular food that you consume and do away with after you're done. To others the way of the bento is an artform. This is particularly true for Japanese mothers who pride themselves on the talents making their kids boxed lunches into a wonderful surprise that will greet them when lunch time comes along. This cook book of sorts discusses the fine art of making these fun bentos going into detail over which foods offer the best colors and how to cut these intricate figures so you too can make these lunches. However, the best thing about this photobook are the wonderful samples utilized in creating this collection that feature famous talent like Koda Kumi, Orange Range, Ichiro Suzuki, Hard Gay (Razor Ramon) Maria Sharapova, Gatchaman, and of course Hello Kitty as well. This is a great item that ventures into the world of Japanese food culture from a mom's perspective. Kawaii (cute)!    PHS066   COSMODE 014 ~ Super Cosplay Magazine Number in stock: 7   Weight: 550 g.   Price: $16.00 Product type: Cosplay Fashion Magazine Get your cosplay on with the latest edition of COSMODE - the premiere magazine for living your life in costume mode. Tons of high quality color photos of cosplayers donning their gear in-studio and out in the conventions and how-to's that give you step-by-step methods for stepping into your alter ego. With tips on making accessories and costumes, doing makeup and hair, each issue is a treasure trove of information that can be enjoyed by hardcore cosplayers and novices alike. IN THIS ISSUE: Latex makeup tips in this edition include hair and ear prosthetics, cyclops, horn application, various scars and wounds, and more. Also a character style section on conventions in Singapore, France, and the US -- are you in there?!? In the simple costume section, a nice recipe for a 3/4 peacoat. 146 pages, perfectbound.    1

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