Here are today's "really cool products" that I've picked out for you, out of the 30+ new items we've added to the J-List and JBOX.com sites today. Note that some products may be "not safe for work" but that all links will allow you to redirect yourself either to the J-List or JBOX.com websites. To see all the J-List products, check out J-List or the JBOX.com updated products link. Ghibli Soft Fluffy Blankets (Jiji). That's right, we've got yet another new Studio Ghibli blanket for 2009, featuring Jiji the Cat, the delightful character from Kiki's Delivery Service. Now, these blankets aren't just soft and warm, they're so high in quality that your perception of Japan will change forever -- they're that awesome. Totoro Nap Pillow. We love Studio Ghibli's high quality Totoro products, and this year the company released two amazing "nap pillows" that are just perfect for catching some Z's on a Sunday afternoon. They feature the same soft construction as the other Totoro cushions we posted today, but have more support for your head for sleeping. Two different designs in stock. Ryoko Asakura & Expand Parts Set ~ Nendoroid-Series 044. Ryoko is a class president with a secret: she's also an android sent by the Galactic Agency to observe Haruhi and act as a backup Humanoid Interface for Yuki. This is a deluxe Nendoroid set that comes with extra parts for other Haruhi figures. In stock now! COSMODE 023 ~ Super Cosplay Magazine 23. There's nothing more fun than dressing up in your favorite anime costume, and this a new issue of the awesome COSmode, featuring hundreds of photos of cosplayers from Code Geass, Miku Hatsune, Macross Frontier, Lucky Star and much more. Character reference art shown, too, as well as a *pattern* you can use to make your own costume. Animage Oct 2008. A new issue of the popular anime magazine. Includes art and information from Code Geass, Gundam 00, Macross Frontier, Ikki Tousen / Dragon Destiny, Kannagi, and more. A gorgeous poster and Macross F document protector are included, too. Lucky Star Chocolate Cornet Cookie. A cornet is a French pastry popular in Japan, a roll of bread in the shape of a seashell, with chocolate pudding inside. Made popular by the Lucky Star anime, it's now legendary among otaku-zoku ("the otaku tribe"). Here are some coronet flavored cookies featuring the Lucky Star girls. This box is also suitable for giving as a gift. This great item is back in stock today! New Japanese Snacks. See other amazing Japanese snacks, too, including the amazing new Caramel Macchiato Kit Kat, delicious Omusubi (aka onigiri) mix for making delicious rice balls at home, and grape mochi, that heavenly traditional Japanese snack food that's been enjoyed by Japanese children for decades. Ninja Snack "Fuwa-Maru" Yuzu & Pepper Flavor -- Corn Puff Snack. Then, Tohato is back with their cool Ninja Snacks, this time a delicious corn snack dusted with pepper and yuzu, a unique citrus fruit from Japan with a strong taste. Check Pattern Cloth Based Bento Set ~ 2 tiers Bento Box & Chopsticks Set. Bento boxes from Japan let you do many things, including eating for less than buying from restaurants and controlling what you eat, which is great when trying to diet. Enjoy this stylish bento box w/included chopsticks and case, that's great for collectors. R2-D2 USB Hub. J-List carries tons of awesome R2-D2 items from Japan, and one of our favorites is the animated USB hub, which accepts standard high-speed USB 2.0 accessories and moves his head and makes sounds while you use your computer. The Japanese Tea Ceremony A.L. Sadler. One of the most mysterious aspects of Japan is the tea ceremony, called sado in Japanese, meaning The Way of Tea." (Note, if they called it chado then they're being cute, thinking that you as a foreigner won't know that proper word.) This is a great book filled with information on this aspect of Japan, all in English. COPIC Super Flat & Wide Marker ~ Black. When you really need to make a beautiful, thick line, we recommend the Copic Super Markers that we sell. DX Large Study Flashcards with Check Sheet. The Japanese are good at studying, a part of this is because of the tools they've evolved to help memorize better. Here's a large deck of blank flashcards you can use to memorize anything. Features "check sheets" that help you hide the information you want to quiz yourself on, too. "I Like What I Like" - Girl's Fitted. We love the unique kanji-themed T-shirts we sell, which feature fun messages in aesthetically beautiful kanji. One of our most popular shirts for girls says, "I Like What I Like, so Get Off My Back" (it's taken from the title of a BL game). If you have any hobbies others might not understand sometimes, this shirt will help you explain yourself! Now stocked in fitted girls' size XL, by customer request. Sake Bottles from Japan. In times like these, we all need to pour a stiff drink, and what better way to do this than with a traditional sake bottle and cups for two? We're restocking several popular items, including our Sushi Sake Bottle, our Happy Tanuki Sake Set, and more. Suzumiya Haruhi Official Fanbook. Great official Fanbook, filled with tons of art and information from the boldest and most interesting anime to come along since Evangelion. Back in stock today. Space Battleship Yamato Cosmo Fleet Collection -- Full Set of 5. I am a big fan of the old school Space Battleship Yamato, known as Star Blazers in the U.S. This is a great *full set* of the detailed Cosmo Fleet Collection, which gives you five awesome ships to display. Restocked Lucky Cat, Other Traditional Items. See fresh stock of this great Lucky Cat, who beckons good luck into your home or business. Also, see fresh stock of our Maiko Style Comb, Samurai Kabuto Helmet, Sakura Jelly Aroma Candle, and a great Working Yukata. Hello Kitty KIRA-DECO Items. "Kira-Deco" comes from kira (shiny, bright) and deco (the English word "decoration." We've restocked some incredibly cute items today, including the Hello Kitty digital camera case, pencil case and more! Renji Abarai, Rangiku Matsumoto Excellent Model Bleach Figures *Preorder*. A popular character from Bleach, this is Renji, recreated in incredible detail in 1/8 scale. Also, an incredibly beautiful figure of Rangiku, with the most amazing detail in her hair, robes and, er, other areas. Preorder both now. Mousse-chan Paper Clay, Signo JUMPOP Pens. We love the "paper clay" (kami-nendo) items we sell, enabling you to make the most amazing decorated cakes and other creations with the included clay and molds, restocked today. Also: Signo JUMPOP pens, the easiest to write with pens we've ever found! Princess Waltz *Preorder*. Princess Waltz is one of the most amazing games ever released in English, an epic story of princess who fight with swords for the right to become "one" with the prince of the kingdom (naturally you). This outstanding game has been declared "Golden Master" and will be shipping soon. You can still preorder this great title now and get free shipping! This massive game will come on PC DVD-ROM.
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