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Kawaii Hannari Tofu Plushies!

Hannari Tofu is widely popular in Japan, but I just discovered these kawaii plushies myself!Hannari means “elegant”, although I think kawaii would be a better description!Check out the entire plushies available here direct from Japan!

Oct 1st

Kinnikuman Silver Jewelry just released!

Animic Style makes the news today with their release of the licensed Kinnikuman Sterling Silver Ring Set!! I wonder what happens if you punch someone in the face with one of these… Ouch! US $195.68 Choose from 6 different styles. Animic Style also makes other anime licensed sterling silver jewelry. Mazinger Z, Evangelion, Hitman Reborn!, One Piece and more!

Sep 30th

Super Mario 25th Anniversay Japan Exclusive...

Super Mario’s Special 25th Anniversary Edition Game Set- Super Mario Collection- is now available at Rinkya Stores for Preorder! The game set includes: Super Mario Bros, US and Japanese Super Mario Bros. 2 Mario Bros. 3 in one, with 16-bit graphics, Booklet Super Mario History 1985-2010, and a Super Mario soundtrack Sold out everywhere, but we found a couple copies available! Order...

Sep 29th

Dreams Come True- A Japanese Cure for A Hangover

A friend of mine opened his new bar- a long dream of his that became true…or I should say he made it into a reality. On his grand opening day, we went to celebrate! Like any good bar, there was a variety of alcohol available- tequila, scotch, rum, bourbon, wines and more. I ordered both champagne and a cocktail to start the night but then realized- it was not the weekend. It was a...

Sep 28th

Solid Gold Rabbit for the Economic Crisis!

With 2011 being the Chinese Zodiac’s Year of the Rabbit, Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelers have created a 17.5 cm, gold rabbit, weighing 200 grams, costing only 1,600,000 yen. (About $20K) With the price of gold at almost $1300 an ounce, the highest it’s been in 30 years, they say that gold is the safest investment. Picture from (c)AFP/Yoshikazu TSUNO

Sep 28th

Voltron Movie Concept Art! (Go Lion is originally...

We all remember watching Voltron as a kid. Each show was the same formula. Voltron gets badly beaten by the enemy, clinging onto dear life and with his very last bit of energy, he pulls out his”Blazing Sword” to defeat his enemy. I remember my father making fun of me for watching it because it was completely predictable. Nevertheless, when you are 8 years old, Voltron was the...

Sep 25th

Kawaii Bird Post It Notes!

Pigeon bird sticky notes! These are adorable notes that can be used anywhere! Say hello, I love you, surprise your kid in his lunch! Original & unique design from japan, from designer Tsunoda Takashi . 4 designs, 12 each for a total of 48 post it notes!

Sep 24th

Evangelion Christmas Cake?

That’s right, you can now surprise one of your “Wotome” girls with an Evangelion Christmas cake. Starting on September 28th, you can now pre-order a 13 inch, chocolate cake with a Rei figure for only 3950 yen; to be picked up during the Christmas season (12/19-12/25). The tradition of Christmas cakes in Japan comes with a joke about Japanese women. Just like a Christmas cake,...

Sep 24th

The "Onigiri Science"- A How To Guide :)

If you are visiting Japan and feel like having a quick snack, a great idea is to check out the local convenience store and see what they have! Sandwiches look nice, but let’s try some new japanese food, right? Experience Japan! What about those rice triangles wrapped in a seaweed sheet? They look simple, a fast snack and Japanese! Yeah, let’s go for one of those! You bought it and now...

Sep 23rd

Japanese Eat Cow Butt-holes, turn it into Cute...

“Horumon” is fairly popular in Japan regarded a cheap, “yummy” meal that gives you “stamina”. The word sort of sounds like “hormones”, which is where they might get the stamina idea. BUTT, what it really is though, is something quite different. “horu” is kansai dialect for “trash” and “mon” are “things. So...

Sep 23rd

Japanese Eat Cow Butt-holes, turn it into Cute...

“Horumon” is fairly popular in Japan regarded a cheap, “yummy” meal that gives you “stamina”. The word sort of sounds like “hormones”, which is where they might get the stamina idea. BUTT, what it really is though, is something quite different. “horu” is kansai dialect for “trash” and “mon” are “things. So...

Sep 23rd

Japanese Eat Cow Butt-holes, turn it into Cute...

“Horumon” is fairly popular in Japan regarded a cheap, “yummy” meal that gives you “stamina”. The word sort of sounds like “hormones”, which is where they might get the stamina idea. BUTT, what it really is though, is something quite different. “horu” is kansai dialect for “trash” and “mon” are “things. So...

Sep 23rd

Making your beer even better! The foam master!

Leave it up to the Japanese to come up with a way to perfect your beer. Not only can you make your beer taste better, but make it look sexier with the “Awa Master”. Awa means bubbles or foam on top of a frosty mug of delicious golden ambrosia. All you need are CO2 cartridges and you can get up to 100 squirts on just one! Tell your friends that’s a keg in the kitchen, while...

Sep 22nd

Dollfie Dream Sister Touhou Project Preorder!

Exclusive to Japan, the Marisa Drizzle & Reimu Hakurei Dollfie Dream Sisters Preorder has begun in Japan! Check out the links below for more pictures of the beautiful dolls! US $789.98 US $775.00

Sep 22nd

Bento Blog Contest Winner!

Congratulations- Commenter Leen Isabel!! Please contact laurelrNOSPAM@rinkya.com for your new Bento Books! Please respond within 24 hours or the prize will go to the next winner. Thank you everyone for participating, and look for more contests on A Rinkya Blog!

Sep 21st

Only in Japan! Eat a Pineapple- no knife needed!

Only grown in Okinawa, the lazy man’s pineapple. In Japan it is called “Snack Pine” - “スナックパイン” You don’t need a knife, you just pick off the little sections with your fingers. These are delicious!! A little sweeter than a normal pineapple, but way more expensive. Now that summer is over, you can still get them here in Japan, however, the price is about 1700...

Sep 18th

Only in Japan! Eat a Pineapple- no knife needed!

Only grown in Okinawa, the lazy man’s pineapple. In Japan it is called “Snack Pine” - “スナックパイン” You don’t need a knife, you just pick off the little sections with your fingers. These are delicious!! A little sweeter than a normal pineapple, but way more expensive. Now that summer is over, you can still get them here in Japan, however, the price is about 1700...

Sep 18th

Only in Japan! Eat a Pineapple- no knife needed!

Only grown in Okinawa, the lazy man’s pineapple. In Japan it is called “Snack Pine” - “スナックパイン” You don’t need a knife, you just pick off the little sections with your fingers. These are delicious!! A little sweeter than a normal pineapple, but way more expensive. Now that summer is over, you can still get them here in Japan, however, the price is about 1700...

Sep 18th

Only in Japan! Eat a Pineapple- no knife needed!

Only grown in Okinawa, the lazy man’s pineapple. In Japan it is called “Snack Pine” - “スナックパイン” You don’t need a knife, you just pick off the little sections with your fingers. These are delicious!! A little sweeter than a normal pineapple, but way more expensive. Now that summer is over, you can still get them here in Japan, however, the price is about 1700...

Sep 18th

Only in Japan! Eat a Pineapple- no knife needed!

Only grown in Okinawa, the lazy man’s pineapple. In Japan it is called “Snack Pine” - “スナックパイン” You don’t need a knife, you just pick off the little sections with your fingers. These are delicious!! A little sweeter than a normal pineapple, but way more expensive. Now that summer is over, you can still get them here in Japan, however, the price is about 1700...

Sep 18th

Pokemon Black & White Nintendo DS PREORDER- Going...

Pokemon Black & White Nintendo DS Release Date Sept 18th 2010 Purchase direct from Japan! Pokemon Black Version and Pokemon White Version, follow the link below for game info! Features a new generation of Pokemon. Both games feature two legendary Pokemon on the covers. The games will feature a better visual experience from other Pokémon games, with an increased use of 3D computer graphics...

Sep 17th

Schoolroom Themed Restaurant!? Doesn't come with...

When I was in High School, I bet there were times when we all wished we could kick back with a nice draft beer in homeroom! Well now you can live out your schoolroom fantasies at a new schoolroom themed Izakaya (Drinking & Eating bar). Invite a Japanese schoolgirl/boy (that is of age) and complete your goals in life! Choose from such Japanese school kid favorites like Agepan (Fried-...

Sep 17th

Burger King in Japan!! HURRY! FREE BURGERS! MOVE...

Burger Envy? Burger King is offering ALL YOU CAN EAT Whoppers until October 15th in the “Bi” King campaign! No Burger King isn’t claiming sexual preferences, “VIKING” in Japanese means all you can eat buffet, hence the play on words. From the country that gave us Takeru Kobayashi, Nathan’s hot dog champion, now you can participate in your own gluttonous eating...

Sep 16th