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Nail files by Karasawa yasuri
HIGH GRADE FILE FOR NAILS, MADE IN JAPAN. I used to work in a small company in Saitama where manufacture one of engine parts used in satelli
Nail nipper by Suwada
SUWADA, FORMER COMPANY USED TO MAKE CARPENTER TOOLS. How much do you spend on nail clippers? I imagine around $10, maybe even less, unless y
Bizen ware by Kawaguchitorakuen
BIZEN WARE, AKA IMBE WARE.
It started in and around Imbe village in Bizen province. Known for its reddish and brown color. Such color is ma
Kanzashi (Japanese hairpin) by wargo
HANDMADE JAPANESE HAIRPIN SHOP CALLED WARGO. Japanese ornamental hairpin is good souvenir for ladies. (or men?) Kanzasi is very easy to use
Hello kitty gold leaf by Imai
SHINY HELLO KITTY DELIGHTS AND ENLIGHTS. If you are Hello kitty lover. Going to Kanazawa in Ishikawa should be a piece of cake
Toothpicks by Saruya
ONLY SHOP THAT IS SPECIALIZED IN TOOTHPICKS. A company called Saruya has over 300 years of history, making toothpicks. The oldest and onlies
Seki edge nail clipper by GREEN BELL
ROLLS ROYCE OF NAIL CLIPPER. How many of you care about nail clippers? I imagine very few. Once I had ingrown toenail and every time I play
Kitchen knives by Kiya
KNIVES MADE IN THE COUNTRY OF SAMURAI. If you are visiting Japan and looking for something sharp. You are in the right place
Washi by Haibara
JAPANESE TRADITIONAL PAPER "WASHI". Washi has a history about for 1400 years. Known for its thin but durable and long-lasting are
Folding fan by Ibasen
430 YEARS OF HISTORY, IBASEN'S FOLDING FAN. In Kobunacho of Tokyo, Ibasen opens up the store for nearly 430 years since Edo period. If y
Candy craft at Amezaiku Yoshihara
TOO CUTE TO EAT, ANYONE DARE? Amezaiku, candy crafting (Not a mod for Minecraft) is something that would make some people crazy. You don'
Senbei (Rice crackers) at Raijindo
HEALTHY SNACK YOU CAN EAT THE WHOLE BUNCH. Senbei is a type of rice crackers, very traditional. Except for ones that has lots of sugar, they
Food replica at Ganso Shokuhin Sample
UNREALISTICALLY REAL, DON'T GIVE IT TO YOUR KIDS. Food replica.It is a replica of food that is made from plastic, wax, resin or similar
Konpeito at Ryokujuan Shimizu
Konpeito is sugar candy brought by Portuguese in 16th century. It is crystal of sugar. Forming a crystallization of sugar is impossible when
Folding fan at Hakuchikudo
FOLD YOUR FAN AND BOLD FUN. A folding fan is called "sensu" in Japan. It is often used as an accessory for kimono and daily use is
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