Iwako Erasers

Iwako erasers seem to have become popular in our area. I just saw these the other day on Amazon, a few days later my wife found and bought some at a local toy store. The detail is quite amazing. Some come with stickers you have to put on yourself for more realism. I'm not sure how practical they are a erasers, as I have not tested them yet, though I am thinking they are not meant to be used for erasing anything. The Japanese website is HERE. The English is HERE.

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Yakitori Grill - やきとり!

So, I am in Japan, and they are cooking all these wonderful things on these stick grills. I should have thought to buy one of these when I was there, but didn't think of it till afterwards. So far the one below is the only one I have found. It is not like the ones the street vendors have, but looks like it would do the job. This one is from Mitsutani Electric Corporation.

I'm thinking that with my rudimentary welding skills I may be able to create my own, which would use charcoal. You can see my Japanese Beef page on Facebook here, where I have more pictures and videos.

The infinite soda can pull tab - プシュ!

Rough translation: Enjoy the exhilarating sense of infinite moment to open the pull-tab cans!

Bandai, the people who brought you the infinite bubble popping keychain does it again. Don't suppress your OCD, feed it!

Don't eat that bagel!

Daio Manufacturing has a tasty looking bagel charm for your cell or portable device. There is a similar one here, but the Daio wins hands down for detail.  See the Daio bagel in action here. It is so big it doesn't look very practical.  Makes me think, "Would you like a cell phone charm for your bagel?"

Shower Clean - No more naked showers.

You will never have to get undressed again thanks to Konaka.　The シャワークリーンスーツ will save you precious time in the mornings while always looking your freshest.  The proprietary wool formula allows perspiration stains, food stains, dust, pollen, and odors to be simply washed away in the shower.  

Best of all it dries wrinkle free in about 8 hours. If you are a businessman on the go and always want to look your best this is a must have.

The speakers on your high-end audio system just became obsolete.

Now you can say, "Yeah, but I got milk cartons."   Yorozu Audio says you can turn anything into a speaker.  I have my own ideas what this would sound like, but I could be surprised.  Looks interesting enough.

Here are some nifty ideas...

Need someone to talk to?

Are you all alone? Does noone ever listen too you? Do you like to complain a alot and don't want to alienate your friends?  Then the Pekoppa Nodding Pot-Plant from Sega Toys is just for you!

The video below was too funny not to put this up.  Really, the whole marketing scheme is just funny.

Practice with those chopsticks! You may never use a fork again!

What on earth could be more fun than a Manner Beans Chopsticks Practice Kit! Distributed by none other than Strapya-World.

You get a bowl, pair of chopsticks, manner book, carry pouch, and best of all chick-bean x40! (Stop watch not included.)

がんばって!!

Having trouble rolling that sushi?

Not anymore!

The BANDAI Futomaki Norimaki shushi maker is just what you need.  So easy even the kids can do it!  You can grab this nifty item from Strapya-World.

JTT USB Green Tea Humidifier

Tired of static electrocution in the office?  Is your skin dry and cracked in the dry season of winter?  Or maybe you  can't help but wish you had a steaming cup.. er can of green tea.  Well, thanks to Japan Trust Technology (JTT), your humidification woes are over.  For only 2,980 yen you will never be dry again!