Private Import Japan Blog

Do you know or remember "Hello Kitty Nikuman" which was released
in December this year in Japan? This time, they will release it as a
second step on October 16!

Look at this :)
http://tinyurl.com/94m8bq5

Can you eat it?
Probably, I hesitate to do because it looks cute... :'(
Well, but I will eat. LOL

Many people were excited with the first Hello Kitty Nikuman when it was
released in December. It was custard flavored Nikuman,
and at many stores, the nikuman soon sold out.
As you know, Hello Kitty is super popular and many people love it
also in Japan!

By the way, I heard they are preparing a cushion which looks alike.
Yeah, if you get it, you must sit on or hold in your arms "Nikuman"!
They have only 25 cushions, so it is so difficult to get it.
Probably, people who get it will show it on PIJ! But I can guess the time
Hello Kitty Nikuman Cushion appears will be very short because "ONLY 25".
Of course, when I find it I will tell you or post about it on my Facebook.
Please wait it :D

Also, you can see other character's nikuman from the link below.
http://tinyurl.com/8jo633m

Thank you xD

We will have weekend off.
Please tell me if there are the items you want :D
Please Don't hesitate to tell me :)

Keyword "キティまん" which means "Kitty Nikuman"
http://tinyurl.com/8jzh64d

Keyword "肉まん" means "Nikuman"
http://tinyurl.com/9u4lfw6

It is autumn in Japan now. I told you about autumn in Japan the other day.
Today I'd like to talk about Momijigari.
"Momiji" is a Japanese language, and it means autumn color of leaves.
Usually, a deciduous broad-leaved tree changes its color into red or yellow
before its leaves fall. You can see it only in this season in Japan.
So many travelers visit places where is popular as the sightseeing spot of
momiji. And we call these action "Momijigari (紅葉狩り)".

Please watch this movie. You can enjoy Momijigari on it :)
http://tinyurl.com/8jrf628

I often go to Arashiyama in Kyoto to see beautiful momiji.
Of course, I am planning to visit there in this season.
It lets me calm down. I love this beautiful scenery.

I found a blog you can see many momiji scenery!
http://tinyurl.com/9tdjpf7

I usually enjoy hot spring when I go to see momiji.
The scenery of mountain ornamented with several colors from hot spring
is very wonderful. When you come to Japan in autumn, please enjoy it :)

Please tell me if there are the items you want :D
Please Don't hesitate to tell me :)

Hello Kitty Momiji Netsuke 2004
http://tinyurl.com/9ekosly

Postcard Yokohama Momiji Landscape
http://tinyurl.com/9lfejmh

My Neighborhood Totoro Blanket
http://tinyurl.com/9p95nex

Rilakkuma Momiji Plush Toy
http://tinyurl.com/9hncstv

Nemuneko Momiji
http://tinyurl.com/8f3hcge

Do you remember "Ichiban-Kuji" I told you before?
It is very popular lots in Japan and they quite often release the original
items which we can get only when we draw lots. And those items are
not sold at shops usually.

And this time, Ichiban-Kuji of Toy Story has been released since October 5.
We can get them at convenience store "Seven Eleven" in Japan.
As you know, Toy Story is the most popular in the world, and of course,
there are so many Toy Story fans in Japan, so now it is so difficult to find a

shop where these items has been remained, though a little time has passed
since these items were released.

Please check those items of Toy Story Ichiban Kuji!
http://tinyurl.com/9rg39e7

Some Toy Story's characters were the Halloween costumes.
The lots have items from A to G. And usually Ichiban Kuji has though,
if you draw the last lot (if you draw the lot when a shop has last one item),
you can get an item they have as a last one. In short, one shop has one item
as a last one. The item become super rare item because the amount itself
is little necessarily.

I couldn't get them because Seven Eleven which is located nearby my office.
However I can find them on PIJ! If you'd like, please check out them :)
Thanks :D

Please check the link below. You can find many Toy Story Ichiban Kuji!
http://tinyurl.com/9uh7xwm

You can find them with the words below.

Ichiban-Kuji = 一番くじ　
Toy Story = トイストーリー　

Please combine two Japanese words with "a space".
"一番くじ　トイストーリー"

If you change the word "Toy Story" to another, you can find other
Ichiban Kuji items!

ex.
"一番くじドラゴンボール" = "Ichiban Kuji + Dragon Ball"
"一番くじジョジョ" = "Ichiban Kuji + JoJo's Bizarre Adventure"
"一番くじドラえもん" = "Ichiban Kuji + Doraemon"

If you don't know the words in Japanese, or if you don't know how to search
the items you want, please ask me. Please don't hesitate it xD

NTT docomo has held a prior exhibition of new winter models of smartphone
in their company now. They are showing a part of winter models, and they
will be released on October 4, 2012.

I might not develop an interest in those new models if they release as usual.
However the one of them attracted me intensely.

This is miracle collaboration, docomo with ONE PIECE!
http://den-den-mushi.com/

This new smartphone is showed by NEC Corporation.
The style and design are nice. Yeah very nice.
It will excite me in my hand. Yes I like One Piece very much :)
Also, amazingly, a battery charger is Thousand Sunny!
http://tinyurl.com/9ukvs69

Of course, it would be limited edition.
The price will be announced on October 11. I'm going to get it!
By the way, I've heard people living not in Japan can't use it oversea.
Is it true? There are some people who buy Japanese smartphone on PIJ.
I don't have enough knowledge about it. Do you know? :)

Anyway, if you want One Piece smartphone which will be released soon,
please ask me. After that, I will try to ask docomo's stuff whether I can buy it
for my friend oversea. Thank you so much.

Please tell me if there are the items you want :D
Please Don't hesitate to tell me :)

Keyword "Portgas D Ace" on PIJ
http://tinyurl.com/8qaukrc

Keyword "Boa Hancock" on PIJ
http://tinyurl.com/8zk5m3p

Keyword "One Piece, Rare" on PIJ
http://tinyurl.com/8hpwezj

Although you may know already if you like Japan, do you know miso soup?
And have you eaten it before? :)
It is a traditional food in Japan and all Japanese love it.

Miso soup is soup which is seasoned with miso (soybean paste).
People use vegetables or seafood generally when they make it.
Miso soup is in a prominent position in our meal. Of course I'm loving it.

Speaking of miso soup, I can image Marukome Corporation.
Marukome is a maker of miso mainly, and I can guess all Japanese
know this company and you can find its logotype at almost every kitchen
in Japan. Now, I'm in the office, and I confirmed in a refrigerator
which we use in usual.

Look, I've just found it. lol
http://tinyurl.com/8hxub5u

Anyway, it is very delicious soup for Japanese.
Marukome has developed an amazing miso soup maker "One Shot".
We usually use the "wooden bowl" when we eat miso soup.
An accent of "one" is very similar to Japanese accent of "wooden bowl".

a wooden bowl = 椀 (わん): wan

And this is the machine "One Shot".
http://www.1shot-club.com/english/

You can eat real miso soup with "one push". It is super easy! xD
I guess you become to love it easily. Would you like to try it?
Thank you so much.

Please tell me if there are the items you want :D
Please Don't hesitate to tell me :)

There are some types of One Shot they have.
http://tinyurl.com/9c33unl

You can buy it on PIJ :D
http://tinyurl.com/8qmf7l2

Keyword "marukome (マルコメ)" on PIJ
http://tinyurl.com/9gfep2k

Do you know this character called "Control Bear"?
http://www.controlbear.com/

Control Bear is a character in the similitude of bears,
which have made by Graniph. Graniph is the stores
which deal professionally with T-shirts. Graphis Inc. manage it.

Actually, I didn't know this character.
I came across that very cute bears
when I walked and enjoyed in a department store last weekend.

Control Bear Plush Dolls
http://tinyurl.com/9hbkrop

Control Bear Mugs
http://tinyurl.com/9oavou5

How do you feel? Do you feel they are cute? :)
It takes its head off, but it has a meaning, they say.
A designer Nagatake Uehara wish you to live your life with a strong will.
To take off a head is to control your head, your thinking, and your will.
It looks simple and a black humor, but it gives you a strong impact.
I guess and hope it will become so popular character like Gloomy xD !!

By the way, Sanrio has collaborated with Control Bear, already. lol
Access a link below, you can see many super cute pic of them ;)
http://tinyurl.com/926ox3p

And I give you more links to find more. If you would like to get them,
please ask me. You can get if they have in their hand. Thank you.

Control Bear Products
http://tinyurl.com/8qkrqqx

Sanrio x graniph Collaboration T-shirts
http://tinyurl.com/29725mr

Please tell me if there are the items you want :D
Please Don't hesitate to tell me :)

You can find many Control Bear items on PIJ!
http://tinyurl.com/9m2vmd2
(Keyword: コントロールベア)