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| KODA028 Introducing TOKYO |
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 500 g. Price: $18.00
Product type: Japan Related Book
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| Tokyo is a city unrivaled. It stands on the cutting edge of the future and thrives on an inimitable blend of technology, trend, and tradition. It is a bundle of contradictions sprung from a melding of East and West. The high rises of Shinjuku may rule the skyline, but the Imperial Palace, quiet and dignified, remains the spiritual and geographic heart of the city. The trendsetting boutiques of Harajuku may sate Tokyoites' appetite for the latest in spangle and chic, but it is to the peaceful backstreets of tradition-bound shitamachi that they turn to steep themselves in the Tokyo closest to their soul. Introducing Tokyo visually explores this complex city in a way that mere words could never do. Photogapher Ben Simmons, a long-time Tokyo resident, knows his city and every shot radiates with unmistakable Tokyo vitality. Author Donald Richie writes with wit and sensitivity about the city he has called home for over forty years. For the visitor, this volume is an invaluable memento of sights seen (Ginza, Shinjuku, Akihabara, Asakusa - they are all here). For the general reader, Introducing Tokyo delivers precisely what its title promises, an incisive look at one of the world's most vital, modern, and multifaceted cities.   
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| J006 JAST USA Memorial Collection ~ Three Classic Bishoujo Games |
This item is in stock in San Diego. Shipping: $5 Airmail (US/Can) Price: $14.95
Product type: Bishoujo Games on CD-ROM game for Windows
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OS COMPATIBILITY AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista (32-bit or 64-bit).
350 MB hard drive, 32 MB Memory, Pentium II or higher processor recommended, DirectX compatible graphics and sound card.
Peter Says:
These are three great classic dating-sim games that every true collector of dating-sims should try. While the games are old -- they lack voice and were originally DOS ports, although the new engine is totally compatible with modern Windows now -- they are really fun. Season of the Sakura is still one of my favorite games, and Three Sister's Story was the very first game we ever did. We can't help but recommend this collection of classic bishoujo games!
Relive three of the best Japanese love-sim games ever brought out for the English-speaking market, with the new JAST USA Memorial Collection. A compilation of three of the best-selling games from JAST USA on one CD-ROM, you get Three Sisters' Story, Season of the Sakura and Runaway City, all for one great price. All three games have been totally redesigned with a great new game engine that provides many new extras for bishoujo gaming fans.
The totally new game engine support anti-aliased graphics, new background features, and more
The new engine that drives the games supports cool new features, including new anti-aliased graphics and screen effects that improve game play. The music has been resampled for better sound, and all game music is made available to users in high-bit rate MP3 format as a bonus on the disc. The are full CG and music rooms, allowing you to enjoy the graphics and music in the games, and many game play improvements, including an updated skip feature, joystick and mouse scroll wheel support, and more. And perhaps best of all, the totally redesigned games are fully compatible with modern Windows OS computers, including Windows XP -- the original games no longer function under current Windows OS systems.
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Three Sisters' Story
The one that started it all! I was just a boy when my father threw himself under the tracks of an oncoming train. He had been the president of a powerful trading company, but had been under siege by an enemy in a power struggle that I didn't understand at the time. With my father gone, it fell upon my mother to lead the family and try to pay off Father's debts. She wasn't up to the task, and was buried next to my father less than a year later. My older brother Eiichi and I were separated, then, passed around the family like unwanted guests. We had lost everything.
Last summer Eiichi appeared again on my doorstep. He had prospered in the years since I'd seen him, and had built a successful trading company.
"Koichi," he said to me, "I found out who was responsible for our father's death: the current head of father's old company, Shoji Okamura."
When he asked me, "Will you help me avenge mother and father?" I agreed immediately.
So I became his hatchet man. My job was to approach the Okamura family, especially the three Okamura sisters -- sexy, grown-up Yuki, short-tempered but sensitive Emi and the innocent Risa -- and gather information on the Okamuras for my brother. After six months, I had gotten to where I was eating dinner at their house regularly. This allowed me to bug Shoji's office take documents out of his trash, and copy files off his computer. I reported everything to my brother faithfully.
 
I was never sure if the information I was providing was doing any good, but gradually, it became apparent that Shoji Okamura's business was failing. He grew more and more desperate, and one day he disappeared completely.
The happiness of the Okamura family, who had taken so much from us, had been stolen piece by piece. My brother swore he wouldn't stop until Shoji Okamura was driven to the point of taking his own life, even if it meant pushing the Three Sisters into lives of prostitution and worse.
The only problem is, I had fallen in love with those same three sisters...
One of the most popular English-translated bishoujo games to come out of the 1990's, Three Sisters Story combined a complex dramatic story with beautiful female characters and many twists and turns as the game winds through its rich story. Can you stop your insane brother and save the three sisters from his wrath?
Season of the Sakura
It's April. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, exploding with beautiful shades of pink and red and white like they do every year. Their fleeting existence will end soon enough, but for now the Season of the Sakura has come again to Japan.
 
I turn to her, standing at my side, and speak. "The sakura were in bloom the day we first met. Do you remember?" She smiles at me. I know that she is happy. I look up at the sakura once more, and speak again...
"That's right. That was the beginning of it all..."
 
A classic bishoujo game, the smash hit Season of the Sakura is a great game on many levels. A year-long simulation in which you interact with eight beautiful girls, exploring many game paths as you try to win the hearts of each girl, Season of the Sakura is also great for fans of 90's anime because it's a parody and tribute to shows like Evangelion, Magical Knight Rayearth and St. Tail, and the game is filled with themes from these shows. One of the most deep and romantic story-based games to be translated to English, we know you'll love Season of the Sakura!
 
Runaway City
I have the power of Good Luck...
It's true. I win at pachinko whenever I play, and when it rains and I'm stuck without an umbrella, a girl appears out of nowhere to let me share hers. No matter what I do, my power never lets me down.
My good luck enabled me to survive when my family decided to commit suicide together ten years ago. I wish my mother had been as lucky, but she died, leaving Dad and me to carry on. There is one thing about my power: it's getting stronger. Someday it seems like it may swallow all of Japan...
Another classic love-sim game from the original JAST, Runaway City tells the story of Hiroaki, a boy with a mysterious power of Good Luck. It's almost as it some power makes women do whatever he wants. At first it's a great power to have, then as time goes by it scares him more and more. Unchecked, this power will be the destruction of all Japan. Can you find out the nature of your power and find a way to stop it before it goes too far?
  
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Important note: all characters in this game, as in all hentai/bishoujo games we sell, are aged 18 or older.
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| PHS198 Nyan Nyan Nyanko ~ Nyanko Japan Tour no Maki |
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 350 g. Price: $17.50
Product type: San-X Art Book
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| The nyanko cats from San-X are an adorable group of felines who love to dress up in kigurimi (full body costumes) of their favorite food items. In this adorable artbook the nyanko mascots take a fun guided tour around Japan showing you the various treats and landmarks that each region is known for. A picture story based item, it takes you from the tip of Hokkaido, known for their large open fields and cows (in this case cats that dress up like cows), and stopping at various main cities, all the way down to Okinawa. So enthusiastic about the trip, they not only dress up as Geisha's and traditional samurai, but even the foods that is famous for each city. You'll find all the trademark scenes throughout Japan in a Nyako style fashion from the Osaka, the Great Buddha at Kamakura, the famous See No Evil Monkeys at Nikko, and more. Written for children, it's a great supplemental item for students of beginning and intermediate Japanese to help develop their reading skills. Hardcover.  
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| KIXA9 Evangelion : 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone (Blu-ray Disc) |
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 200 g. Price: $70.00
Product type: Blu-ray Disc
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| It's been over 10 years since Neon Genesis Evangelion had its original run but still remains to be one of the most talked about series today. Finally, the long wait is over and Evangelion reborn in the form of the latest production by Studio Khara in partnership with Gainax. The first of the Rebuild of Evangelion series, Evangelion 1.0 You are (not) alone takes you on the journey of the first six episodes of the series straight from the beginning, where 14 year old Shinji arrives at NERV headquarters and reluctantly faces his own destiny to pilot the Evangelion Unit-01 in order to save the city from the Angels. Completely redrawn with new awe inspiring CG, you'll experience Evangelion in a new way that will re-ignite your passion for Evangelion and get you talking about it around the office, like here at J-list.
This is the Rebuild of EVANGELION - Evangelion: 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone which consists of a single Blu-Ray Disc that's digitally remastered with new cut scenes. It retells the first six episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion and includes the following special features:
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) AloneTrailer & TV Spot
Rebuilt of Evangelion: 1.01 (Making Of)
Angel of Doom Music Video
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance Teaser
Filmed in Widescreen 16:9 format. A total of 137 mins.
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| KAN010 Tonkotsu Noodle Drops (Kumamoto Limited) ~ Japanese Food Drops |
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 200 g. Price: $3.50
Product type: Japanese Food candy
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| Sakuma Drops are the famous classic candy enjoyed for since before World War II, which were made famous in the Studio Ghibli film Grave of the Fireflies. Right now Japan is having a "Drop Candy boom" with the most interesting flavors of candy available, including rare and exotic flavors from different parts of the country. Each reusable tin contains about 20-25 candies. ABOUT THIS CANDY: Kumamoto, a city in Kyushu, is famous for its delicious white ramen called tonkotsu, made from pork, and it's now one of the top flavors of ramen around the country. Taste it in this yummy new traditional drop candy you usually can't buy outside of Kyushu!
Get 15% off 3 or more traditional "Japanese Food Drops" candies.
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| KAN011 Salt Noodle Drops (Hakodate Limited) ~ Japanese Food Drops |
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 200 g. Price: $3.50
Product type: Japanese Food candy
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| Sakuma Drops are the famous classic candy enjoyed for since before World War II, which were made famous in the Studio Ghibli film Grave of the Fireflies. Right now Japan is having a "Drop Candy boom" with the most interesting flavors of candy available, including rare and exotic flavors from different parts of the country. Each reusable tin contains about 20-25 candies. ABOUT THIS CANDY: Hakodate (hah-ko-dah-tay) is a wonderful city in southern Hokkaido that's famous for its beautiful night view, as well as for its "salt" flavored ramen, which is really a chicken-based flavoring. Taste this fun Japanese noodle in the limited edition drop-style candy now.
Get 15% off 3 or more traditional "Japanese Food Drops" candies.
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| KVDVD0911 Bible Black New Testament - Book 3: Third Scripture *Pre-Order* |
PRE-ORDER NOW Shipping (within USA): $3.00 Price: $22.00
Product type: Hentai Anime DVD
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| The master plan slowly unravels as the erotic events come to their inevitable conclusion... but who is the true mastermind behind it all? The answer remains a mystery to most, and it is made even more confusing by a revolving door of villainy. The different sides continue to be drawn together by the bizarre cases happening throughout the city, culminating in the final confrontation on top of an inverted pentagram. The witchcraft at work is overwhelmingly powerful, leading to a five -way orgy of energies that revives the most evil of magical tomes. See the latest installment of the Bible Black Series unfold completely uncensored with optional Japanese and English dialog. Includes interactive menus, chapter selection, slide shows and trailers. 60 mins. This is a preorder hentai DVD scheduled to release in late July 2009.
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| PHS472 Nihongo Journal Sep 2007 |
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 550 g. Price: $19.50
Product type: Study Book
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| J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you can actually use in every day interaction, as well as a Japanese language audio CD to help build listening skills (especially important for those not fortunate to live in Japan). A perfect supplement for both teachers and students of the Japanese language -- because each issue features study exercises for everyone from beginning hiragana readers to advanced students, you never need 'finish' working with an issue, but can come back to it later and do the new sections. In this issue, you'll visit the eagerly anticipated Obon season, learn about Tottori Prefecture's Sakaiminato, a city that transformed itself into a famous tourist attraction known as the "City of Yookai" (famous from the classic anime Gegege no Kitaro), a study tour of Japan focusing on Gifu, quick tips into the Japanese language by "Using Small Phrases to Open a Big Horizon" focusing on the various uses of the term "Sou Desu Ka," a special feature discussing Seasonal Expressions in Japanese, current events in Japanese news with headlines "Unemployment improves to 9-year low," "Working Men's Pocket Money Up 3,300 yen," practice 2nd Level grammar and listening for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test; and much more! Written both in Japanese and English to help you improve your language skills. Grab this September 2007 issue today!  
New! Get 15% off 3 or more issues of Nihongo Journal! Just add them to your cart and the discount will be taken off at checkout.
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| PB670 Tokyo Nobody ~ Masataka Nakano |
This item can be ordered. Weight: 550 g. Price: $38.00
Product type: shashinshu (photobook)
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| Anyone who has ever seen Tokyo and has seen the wave upon wave of crowds might have a hard time imagining Tokyo being a continuously crowded city out of their heads. Even when the word "Tokyo" is heard, we think of impenetrable crowds, backed up traffic... it is unthinkable of a Tokyo that isn't filled with people, which makes this photobook by Masataka Nakano all the more startling. In these photos, we are presented with a Tokyo few people have seen--a Tokyo where the streets are deserted, where a single human being cannot be seen. Page after page we are treated to cityscapes where we feel we should see someone--from the classy shopping district of Ginza, to the bustling nightlife district of Roppongi to just outside Shinjuku Station, considered the busiest train station in the world and nary a soul to be seen. Instead we are treated to a Tokyo without people, and one can't help but feel an eerie loneliness when looking at this book. An incredible photobook that is not only a look at one of the most interesting cities in the world but also presented in a new way that few have seen. 10.5" x 8" Softcover, perfectbound, a great coffee table item!   
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| BNDV00633 ISM -- Kirara Asuka Vol. 3 |
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 200 g. Price: $40.00
Product type: DVD (zoned for ALL countries)
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The luscious Kirara Asuka is an all natural beauty with the a super model appeal that is perfect for the AV industry. Making her debut at 2007, this Tokyo city girl sports a mouth watering 90 cm bustline, which is a G-cup (same as Aoi Sora) which hypnotizes and tantalizes every time she bends over. For those who've just heard of her (or diehard fans who just can't get enough) this is a fantastic "Best of Collection" from three titles (I'm in love with a slut woman, Nice to Me Chu, and Body Fetish) with HMP released in a brand new standard mosaic edition that allows you to see every "penetrating" detail much more than before. Six scenes features delicious virtual fellatio, tongue flicking activities, ass worship, finger banging fun, lotion play with swimsuits on, tekoki (hand jobs), 3P and tons more from this all natural beauty. If you love AV idols with dangerous curves, Asuka is definitely your kind of woman! A delicious 3 edition for you to savor. 120 mins.
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| PAB405 Haikyo Discovery ~ Discovery Ruins |
This item can be ordered. Weight: 500 g. Price: $34.00
Product type: shashinshu (photobook)
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| The image of Japan is of a bustling metropolis filled with people, with every square inch of land accounted for and optimized for use. However, there are areas of Japan used and forgotten, and left as is as time takes its toll on these man made ruins. Photographer Tetsuro Kobayashi, searches out these areas from Hokkaido to Okinawa and photographs them for us. Barren and empty, rusted and hollow, with nature slowly reclaiming its space, there is a certain sadness to these pictures as many of these structures were built with promise and hope for the future, but now lay unused and rotting. Abandoned power plants, rotting school bus, deserted apartment complex and mansions, unused city pool...; a multi-unit apartments slowly falls apart as earthquakes and typhoons have topples picture frames to floor... A testament to the Japan that the Japanese forgot, this is an amazing coffee table book that won't fail to inspire a thorough reading. Perfectbound, 130 pages. 9" x 7.5".   
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| EMN397 Paradise Ladies (Haitoku Hen) ~ Gokuraku Ladies |
This item can be ordered. Weight: 300 g. Price: $10.00
Product type: adult manga (B6 size)
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Moving to the bustling metropolis of Tokyo is tough enough for Tomohiko, a newbie who is a little bit naive but appreciative of finding an apartment in a complex in a quieter part of the city. However, that doesn't mean it isn't exciting -- apparently every one of the other apartment is the home of a beauty who is appreciative of having a man in the complex! Whether it's the super-busty beauty apartment complex owner Ayumi, the spectacled teacher type Aiko, the shy cosplay fetishist Nami, or the other tenants who all want a taste of Tomohiko! A harem type sex comedy, this is surely paradise for Tomohiko, including such fetishes as catgirl, ball gag, nurse outfit, and more featuring all kyonyu pocchari women. By Misaki Kawamori, this full length story is 185 pages and published by NEO.
Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)
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| SS094 Japan Underground |
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 1600 g. Price: $62.00
Product type: shashinshu (photobook)
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| Many of us are familiar with the city scape and beauty of Japan, brave towering buildings reaching for the sky, temples with their simple aesthetic to bring people to peaceful thoughts, and the streets filled with neon lights to attract the wandering eye. However, few of us know the Japan that isn't meant to be seen -- the underground constructions that are made to keep Japan running, without trying to appeal to any aesthetic, just simple function. But to be sure, there are amazing sights to be seen underneath the concrete, and photographer Hideaki Uchiyama brings them to us, his camera giving us sights unseen and giving the dark corners special intriguing beauty. From corridors of pipes amid lights, to old tunnels used for movement of troops during the war, ventilation shafts, subway lines both forgotten and those under construction, man-sized icicles in a huge refrigerator... all powerful images from below the ground that the general public will never see. It's hard to imagine that these are not sets from some cyberpunk sci-fi movie but real constructions with a practical purpose. This is an incredible photobook with large pages, something to stir the imaginations of anyone who picks up this 160 page full color hardcover coffee table book. For photography fans and for anyone who has ever held a curiosity of Japan. An index in the back has explanations in Japanese where the photos are taken from which are just as amazing as the photos themselves. 13" x 10".  
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| RESERVE84 Tokyo Journal Reserve Subscription |
This magazine will be available every month Weight: 300 g. Price: $8.50
Product type: Revolving quarterly magazine subscription
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| Tokyo Journal is the a must have magazine if you're in love with the world of event's that pass through Japan's capital city. Each issue is packed with tons of articles based on Japanese cultural, history, popular Japanese culture and travel. Catering to the English speaking audience, it also features Japanese translations on featured articles to help those who wish to develop their Japanese reading abilities. Best of all, it showcases all the latest events from concerts, museums, sporting events and much more that is all centered around Tokyo. A perfect magazine for those living abroad and want to experience these events first hand. With up to date restaurant reviews, best places to visit, and top events to experience, you'll want to pick up this copy and order it on reserve right away. A great supplement to Hiragana Times. Published quarterly. Because this magazine isn't published monthly, subscriptions are only available on a revolving (per-issue) basis.  
 
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| PHS955 Tokyo Journal #262 Winter 2007/2008 |
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 250 g. Price: $8.50
Product type: study magazine
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| Tokyo Journal is the a must have magazine if you're in love with the world of event's that pass through Japan's capital city. Each issue is packed with tons of articles based on Japanese cultural, history, popular Japanese culture and travel. Catering to the English speaking audience, it also features Japanese translations on featured articles to help those who wish to develop their Japanese reading abilities. Best of all, it showcases all the latest events from concerts, museums, sporting events and much more that is all centered around Tokyo. A perfect magazine for those living abroad and want to experience these events first hand. With up to date restaurant reviews, best places to visit, and top events to experience, you'll want to pick up this copy and order it on reserve right away. A great supplement to Hiragana Times. Published quarterly. This Winter Edition features articles on the Zepplin experience Japanese style, an article entitled "Tokyo Aloha" which not only talks about the deep roots of Japanese and Hawaiian culture but delicious locations where you can sample delicious Hawaiian cuisine here in Tokyo, an article on the "Secret Homeless," how more and more of the younger workforce use internet cafes as their homes, an article about Yoko Yamada "The Girl with the Golden Arm" and first world champion arm wrestler and tons more articles, written in English!  
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| DVDPS727 Continuing Whale Shower -- Mana Youki |
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $40.00
Product type: DVD (zoned for ALL countries)
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Mana Youki, is one of the rare beauties destined for superstardom that was descovered by one of the "Magic Mirror" scouts in the Deeps/ SOD 2006 campaign tour. An excellent violinist, she outshined the other shy discoveries in the tour with her stylish city girl short skirt fashion and inquisitive nature for sex and her all natural good looks. This sexcellent production gives you plenty of private time with her to show you what she is capable of through her own style of lewd services. As she hypnotizes you with her deep sultry voice, she gives you full body tongue massages, and excellent virtual oral sex to warm things up. Making things even more naughty, she has an army of men who eagerly line up and await their turn to be serviced by her fellatio skills, and allowing themselves to let loose inside her mouth for some gokkun (semen swallowing) action. When it comes to some one on one time, she talks dirty to the lucky volunteer, asking him to put "it" inside her which in turn causes her love juices to literally overflow from her wet pussy. Wonderful masturbation, lewd girl on top sex, ball licking, and other services are in store for you in this title. Filmed using Digimon Mosiac. 120 mins.
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| PHS921 TOKYO The Greatest Travel Tips ~ Eigo De Aruku Tokyo |
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 300 g. Price: $18.00
Product type: Japanese Guide
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| If you're planning a trip to Tokyo soon but don't want to go with the typical tourist crowd, look no further. This handy travel book courtesy of JTB brings to you the highlights of everything that Tokyo is known for (and not known for as well). A fantastic venture into various districts, each with their very own flavor and style that will be everything that you're looking for. Want something traditional, check out Asakusa, known for the Asakusa Kannon (Tokyo's largest Buddhist temple). If you like electronics, why not stop by the electric town distric known as Akihabara (Akiba for the Otaku at heart). Want to try the latest catch of the day, well be sure to wake up early and bring your appetites when you visit the famed Tsukiji fish market. Additionally, you'll find great places to get souvenir, go shopping till your legs fall off, discover fine Japanese cuisine as well as Japan based oddities which include experiencing a maid cafe, getting a maiko makeover tons more! If you don't speak the language, fear not, this book also acts as a mini phrase book taught to you by original cute characters to get you to where you need to go. Included are railroad and subway maps to help you get around this bustling city. And best of all, it's written in English! Perhaps one of the highly recommended travel books out there as created by the locals themselves. Great for fans of bilingual books from Japan!   
  
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| HNK001 Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Square 0.5 inch Hanko |
Custom Order Item Weight: 100 g. Price: $14.00
Product type: Custom Japanese Hanko (Name Stamp)
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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:
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| 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.
  
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