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"What is your Chinese Zodiac sign?"
This is a common question among Japanese people. I can tell you with almost
100% certainty that every single Japanese person knows what their Chinese
zodiac sign is. We have a cycle of 12 years, each of which is represented
by an animal. The items featured in this page are small wood carvings representing kanji
characters for those 12 animals. They all come with a little strap so
that you can tie them to your car keyes, mobile phones, purse or carry
it around as a lucky charm! |
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Newly Added Noren Collection
About 60 new designs have been added to our noren catalogue. Noren, a Japanese
cloth room divider, wall hanging, doorway curtain or a window curtain have
been very popular as home decor item. Please have a look and see if you
can find your favorite noren to give your house a Japanese touch. The word
noren often refers to split curtains hung in front of a shop.However, Noren
are commonly used in private homes as well (such as the ones featured in
this section)as space dividers or decorations |
Tatami Related Items
Featured in this section are items that are made of igusa straw, which
is used to make Japanese Tatami mat. Tatami saw a sharp decline in popularity
in the last few decades due to its high maintenance and cost. However,
the straw weave mat is making its comeback as more and more people rediscover
the benefits it provides. As a result, tatami related items as shown in
this section are also enjoying ever-increasing popularity. |
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Miyabi Series
We proudly present the new Miyabi series.
Bamboo charcoal, igusa (which is used to make tatamimat) and kinran (gold
brocade), all of which represent Japanese cultural assets, have been combined
to create something completely new and stylish. Utilizing the soothing
effects of bamboo charcoal and igusa straw, these gorgeous kinran fringed
items are sure to bring the sophisticated Oriental look into your dinning
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SUSHI!
Are you a sushi lover? Do you love it so much that you can't end your day without it? Then you have come to the right place! The items here might not quite satisfy your appetite, but they will sure keep you entertained and tie you over to your next sushi meal! In this page, you can find a collection of sushi related items from noren to key chains. Have fun browsing! |
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Other Featured Items
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Culture Pages
Interested in learning about Japanese culture? Check out our
"Culture Pages" which provide a free, unique perspective on Japan that you won't
find in a travel guide or anywhere else. Written by me, a Japanese native, and
complimented by photographs, you're sure to learn something interesting. Don't
miss out! |
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