 
 |  Click the image above to view these productsWacky Things from Japan (Everything else)Welcome to the newly redesigned Wacky Things from Japan pages at J-List. Look on this page for any odd items that don't fit into other categories, or for Very Wacky items from Japan!
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| | STU065 Yappari Ohiruha Obento ~ Lunch Time Bento | This item is in stock in Japan. 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! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)   
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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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| | MTK008 Square Geta w/Snow Black Strap ~ Lacquered Paulownia | Number in stock: 2 Weight: 500 g. Price: $22.00
Product type: Traditional Japanese shoes
| | | The Japanese have worn sandals for centuries, and many men wear them still, often well into winter. This excellent set of footwear from Japan is based on the idea of the traditional wooden geta, but modernizes them with a hard rubber-soled bottom, and a soft cloth material strap in black with snowflake pattern. These measure 25 cm (10 inches) from end to end (please do be sure to check your own measurements before purchasing). These are exquisitely made, and very comfortable wooden geta that are decorated dark wood finish that curves to the shape of your foot. Very fashionable. Note: the "hanao" part (the cloth material part that fits between the toes) should be tight at first place but it gets looser as you wear it and will gradually fit your size. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) (GTWM GTMALL)  
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| | SHIRT-DEVIL Japanese T-shirt "Dirty American Devil" (Orange) | In stock in San Diego! Weight: 300 g. Price: $14.95
Product type: Japanese T-Shirt 100% Cotton (pre-shrunk)
(What is this?) | | | Available once again! Because we love bizarre messages in Japanese, we tried to think of the most esoteric one ever! During World War II, the universal word for the Allied soldiers was "kichiku beihei" which translates literally as "barbarian American soldiers" or better as "dirty American devils" (thus it corresponds to the word "Jap"). Guaranteed to get bizarre looks from Japanese co-eds on campus, this stylish shirt is very colorful, and shamelessly puts out its beautiful kanji message for all to see. Although the "bei" (rice) character refers to America, the word applied to all Allied soldiers, including the British, Australians and Canadians. 100% cotton T-shirt made and printed in the USA. Orange shirt. Size Small is in stock. Please note, this shirt is being closed out to make more room for new designs. Get yours while supplies last! All sales of these close-out shirts are final. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) (SZS SZ2XL) 
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| | PHS299 Directory of 800 Train Station Bento ~ Shun no Ekiben Meikan 800 | This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 700 g. Price: $24.00
Product type: Japanese Study Book
| | | Part of the travelling experience is about tasting the wonderful delicacies that are not available to you in your home countries. In this very special photobook, Shizuko Shiori takes you through an enduring look of 800 specialty bentos that span from the tip of Hokkaido, down to the tropical climate of Okinawa. Split up into seasons, you see the vast collection of bentos in full color that look so good that you can practically smell the food direct from the pages of this photobook. In addition to the numerous photos, you'll also see maps, websites, and addresses of the locations where these specialty items can by sampled by your own taste buds. The names of the bento are written in full Kanji with furigana pronunciations so basic students of Japanese can refer to this book. Hiroshima's Shimojikaki Meshi (consisting of oysters, carrots shaped into autumn leaves, and comes in a paddle shaped box), Hokkaido's Summer Mashiyu Butadon (with slices of grilled pork resting on a bed of rice), and even Gunma's own Daruma Bento of Takasaki (which comes in a round Dharma shaped lunch box) is featured in this photobook! Perfect for the travel and bento enthusiast for you. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)   
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