Really Good Products Monday, January 14, 2008

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.

	Rilakkuma (Relax Bear) Plush Pen. In the "gosh, that's cute!" category, we present a Rilakkuma plush pen, which will certainly have you be more relaxed every time you take it into your hand and write with it. Really high quality, an item you'll come to treasure.
	DX Genuine Lacquered JU-BAKO with SAKURA & Rhinestone ~ 3-tier Square Bento . A ju-bako is a stacking style bento box that lets you eat your delicious lunch in levels, with rice in one box, meat and vegetables in another and other goodies in still another. We're posting this outstanding 3-tiered bento box to the site now, with gorgeous lacquer styling and sakura petal designs.
	Uno! -- Makoto Uno Artworks. A gorgeous illustration book featuring the collected (sexy) works of Makoto Uno, character design for many hit animes like Love Hina, Stellvia, Witch Blade and Dragonaut. Enjoy this awesome art book, in stock now.
	Delicious Japanese Snacks. Today's new snack items include Cho-Pan Millefeuille, a fabulous cream and cookie surrounded by strawberry treat, Lotte's Hime-no-Chocolat that's dreamy to taste, and traditional yuzu flavored soft candy.
	Crystal Nail ~ You can make a shiny nail in 10 sec. Currently an incredibly popular item among ladies in Japan, this is a soft sponge-like cube with fine polishing material on every surface. As the (hilarious) tag line indicates, you can polish your fingernails and make them look shiny and great in 10 seconds or less. Currently one of the top selling products on Japanese sites like Rakuten!
	Revoltech Yotsuba ~ Yotsubato. One of the coolest toys to be released in the Revoltech line is Yotsuba, the star of the manga and anime Yotsubato (aka Yotsuba&, or Yotsuba with an ampersand after it). The official mascot of 4chan. Back in stock!
	Hariko Daruma -- 17cm ~ Medium. Speaking of Daruma, we've gotten in fresh stock of this popular item, which brings good luck to Japanese every year. Here's what you do: make a wish that's your goal for the year, then color the left eye black with a pen. If the wish comes true, color the right eye black. (Don't forget our Daruma shirt, either.)
	Nihongo Journal June 2007. We've posted three more back-issues of Nihongo Journal, the popular magazine that's loaded with Japanese study lessons of different levels for you to use. Each issue comes with its study CD included, too.
	Restocked Items for your Kitchen. From fresh stock of our popular "Nikyoro" Bean Shaped Bento Box with a smiling face on it to popular onigiri wrappers and our classic miso soup bowls, J-List has something cool for your kitchen right now.
	Hello Kitty Ear Pick - Mimikaki. A mimikaki is a traditional Japanese ear cleaner made of bamboo or other materials. Here's our super cute Hello Kitty ear cleaner that will keep your ears hearing great, and also very cute.
	Reduced Prices on Hirameki Games. Hirameki International is the company that's brought some of the best visual novels and PC anime games to the English speaking world, for everyone to enjoy. Browse our selection and new prices now!
	Kairo ~ DX Large Warming Pad (Individual). While I like Japan, the San Diego boy in me just can't get behind the cold winters here. To keep warm I use kairo, the amazing heat pads that stay warm for hours. If you hate being cold, or if you engage in any outdoor activity, you must try these. Available individually or in quantity.
	YUTANPO ~ Microwave Hot Pack & Cover. Another traditional way to keep warm in the cold winter of Japan or wherever you happen to live, this is a great item that you warm in the microwave then slide into your bed. Provides up to 7 hours of warmth for your feet, for your bed, or anywhere!
	Haruhi Suzumiya 1/7 Figure Goth Loli ver. *Preorder*. Here's a real treat: a "goth-loli" version of Haruhi Suzumiya that's sure to be a popular figure with fans and collectors. Features a super detailed version of Haruhi in the ultimate cosplay, a frilly dress that looks great. Preorder your figure now.
	My Neighbor Totoro Deluxe Cuckoo Clock. Also, one of the coolest items in J-List history: the official Studio Ghibli Totoro Cuckoo Clock. which accurately tells the time and plays the Totoro song (with moving Totoro figures) on the hour. A truly fantastic item!
	Labyrinth -- Kaori Takagi. This amazing 19 year old Japanese model looks great in this glossy hardcover photobook offering from Bunka-sha. Gorgeous photographs throughout.
	Delicate Fantasy 4. Tohru Nishimaki is the famous Japanese artist who created the Blue Eyes series. Now his popular doujinshi line Delicate Fantasy continues with a brand new release featuring his, er, unforgettable female characters.
	JAST USA 10th Anniversary Limited Card Collection FULL Set. JAST USA has been bringing our customers PC dating-sim games in English for a decade, and we created this awesome line of commemorative trading cards. Although the first set we'd prepared for customers sold out in record time, we've gotten another 100 sets of cards. Don't wait to get yours!
	Nix Cast-off Figure Excellent Model Core ~ Queen's Blade. For fans of Queen's Blade, the American RPG system that was re-invented by Hobby Japan as a beautiful visual combat system with gorgeous characters that's really taking off in Japan. Here's a new "cast off" figure that combined the most amazing detail with clothes that can be removed -- wow!
	Working Uniforms Best 4 Hours Special. From flight attendant uniforms to Race Queens who promote F-1 racing in Japan to the super-cute bus guides to the unique uniforms of "elevator girls" (which you can still find in Japan), this is a great release from Big Morkal featuring no less than 20 gorgeous girls and 20 fun uniform cosplay scenes.