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.
Kawaii Japanese Fashion Magazines See some nice Japanese fashion magazines posted to the site today, including special issues of Cutie (which comes with free Rilakkuma key case) and a new issue of FRUiTs. Both include information on the "Mori Girl" boom.
Hobby Japan Issues In Stock Then enjoy the newest issue of Hobby Japan, the #1 hobby magazine in Japan that covers everything you need to know about plastic models, figures, and other objects of our shared obsession.
Coro Coro Super Japanese Comic Another great comic: Coro Coro, the official home of Pokemon and Doraemon. Enjoy the new issue, and free stuff for collectors!
Yui Hirasawa, Azusa Nakano Plush K-On! fans, we've got special news for you, the awesome plush toys of Yui and Azusa that you will totally want to own. Both are in stock now.
Sheryl Nome 1/8 Figure Itasha Version Then, one of the most awesome Itasha car illustrations ever was this image of Sheryl striking a rather inviting pose with a lipstick. This most excellent figure is in stock right now!
Figure Maniacs Issues Restocked See some restocked issues of one of my favorite magazines, Figure Maniacs, which document the very best in prepainted anime figures for you. Each square backed issue is a dream to browse through.
Restocked Touhou, Sailor Uniform Costumes Have a blast at your next anime convention with the kawaii complete costume sets we carry. We have the Marisa and Reimu Touhou costumes plus a nice general school uniform costume with a red ribbon.
More Cosplay Items Restocked Then feast your eyes on the "skirt type" classic anime school swimsuit replica worn by Konata from Lucky Star, which just drips with awesomeness. We have also restocked the Japanese Gymnastics uniform.
Hello Kitty Fuwa Fuwa Plush Style Mini Pochette This is cute: a Hello Kitty plush toy with a zipper on top and an open section to hold all your important stuff. Carry it with you everywhere.
Hello Kitty Travel Set Also, take Hello Kitty with you when you travel with this all-purpose pouch that contains everything you need. Can also hold your make-up, contact lens supplies, and more.
Kawaii Frog Mouse and Mouse Pad set Then, we have a really cute computer mouse with mouse pad featuring a frog. Full optical mouse functionality, compatible with Mac, Windows etc. with no drivers. Plus its darned cute.
Hokkaido Haikyo Ruins The Japanese are fascinated by the imagery of abandoned building (known as haikyo in Japanese), and this another eerily beautiful book documenting the modern ruins of Hokkaido.
New Japanese Snacks Today's delicious snacks from Japan include Lotte Koume Candy - Grape and Green Plum flavor, with beautiful art on the package. Also, Hi-Chew Jr. soft candy and "Caramel Pumpkin" Koeda stick snacks.
ADO MIZUMORI Illustration Bento Boxes The amazing Japanese illustrator now has a line of Japanese bento boxes, and we have two different models on the site now.
Gorgeous Lacquered Bento Boxes Bento is more fun when it captures the beautiful soul of Japan in some way. See fresh stock of the Lacquered Bento Box that can hold onigiri (rice balls) inside -- fantastic!
Chopper Man One Piece Bento Then, One Piece is the most popular anime in Japan these days, and there's an explosion of fun products for the show's fans, like the Chopper Man bento boxes we restocked today.
Restocked Hello Kitty Bento Boxes Also: fresh stock of that awesome Hello Kitty Wagara Bento Set, which is the #1 selling bento box from Sanrio because of its awesome design and functionality.
Beautiful Kompeito Candy Case Then see fresh stock of a really cool item, a traditional lacquered wood case for keeping things like beautiful konpeito candies, a favorite of J-List's customers.
Nori Cutters, Other Bento Accesories Today we've restocked the fun nori punches which let you make cute faces on your rice balls, decorate bento in interesting ways and more, plus the "Eco My Own Chopsticks" you can take anywhere and more.
Star Wars Lightsaber Chopsticks Restocked Then, we've restocked the popular Star Wars chopsticks, which are the only chopsticks nerdy people should use. Incidentally they are extremely easy to hold food with. I won't use any other kind of chopsticks in my house now.
Totoro Plush Toys, More See some great restocked Totoro items, including the Plush Totoro Tree House with Totoro that can fit inside (I just love this!). A great centerpiece for your personal Totoro shrine.
WASHI SAKURA Craft Set We have a lot of cool items for people who like to make crafts, and this is another cool item: a beautiful spring sakura paper creation that you can make.
DECOLE Kawaii Foldable Interior Storage Box Also nice: cute canvas boxes that you can use to store all your stuff, which can be collapsed so they take up no space when not in use.
DORAEMON Notebook, Zebra Air Pen See a great notebook showing the popular character Doraemon through the ages, from 1980 to 2010. Also, a highly advanced "Air Gel Pen" from Zebra that's a joy to write with.
Wacky & Safety Japanese Driving Sign Sticke We have a certain weakness for products with wacky Engrish on them. This sign for your car says, "Materianity in the Car: I Am Safety Driver."
Wacky Japanese T-Shirts Remember that J-List sells some awesome Japan-themed T-shirts, hoodies and hats, which are great for everyone who loves Japan (like us). This is one of our favorites: "In Emergency, Commit Seppuku Here."
Other Traditional Items Restocked Awesome restocked traditional items today, including the cute ENMUSUBI Happy Owl Lovers display to bring you good luck in love, our Lucky 3 Legs Grow Ear Cleaner, Natural Stone Magatama Straps and Lucky Cat Tea Cup.
Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen 1/8 Figure *Preorder* Strike Witches is a fun snow about magic girls who wear WWII weaponry on their bodies and defend the world from a terrible enemy.
Other Anime Figure Preorders Got some other fun preorder figures for you too, including the Tsumugi K-On! Figma (!!) complete with keyboard, a gorgeous Clalaclan from Shining Star, and Saber in swimsuit.
Mameshiba Pencil Case, Japanese Pens That fun Mameshiba pencil case is back in stock, and we've got it for you now, as well as the popular Mild Liner highlighting markers which use "smoky" colors, and more Japonica practice notebooks.
Akarui Kirara No by KISHIN 2 The gorgeous Kirara-chan shows her fans everything they want to see in this new all color photobook by Kishin Shinoyama, one of the nicest photobooks we've seen in a while. Also restocked: Miu Nakamura's awesome offering.
Loved and Love In Return A good manga for fans of yaoi / boy's love themes by the famous Takeshi Matsu, created in the kinniku otoko or "muscle men" genre.
Restocked Japanese Hole Toys Then see some restocked stress toys for men, including the Nama Shibori which looks like a can of chu-hi (fruit-flavored carbonated alcohol) yet is much more amazing. Also, the Angelica Ona-Hole for anyone who's wanted to be with an Elf. So wacky.
Restoked Dating-sim Games from Japan We've gotten more stock of the amazing Cross Channel, by the writer of some of our best English-translated eroge titles, plus L no Kisetsu for the Sony PSP.
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