Cool Products Friday, June 26, 2009

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.

	Newtype June 2009 Newtype, the Moving Pictures Magazine, is the awesome information source from Japan that gives you all the information on the hottest anime currently running in Japan. The June issue is up and ready for your perusal!
	Afternoon July 2009 Then, I'm a huge fan of Afternoon, the elegant and super thick monthly magazine that is so cool, Oguie from Genshiken wants to draw manga for it. Great manga stories for you here!
	ef - a tale of memories TV Animation Complete File One of the most popular moe-kei anime series to come along in recent years has been capital letter-challenged "ef - a tale of memories," and now you can enjoy the official artbook from the animated series, in stock.
	Memories Off 6 for Sony PSP Also, play this great romantic dating-sim game on your Sony PSP -- the just-released Memories Off 6. It's also an effective way to learn Japanese, by finding a game with a story and characters you'll fall in love with.
	More Totoro Fine China The fine Totoro bone china plates by Noritake are a hit, and we're following up with more items. See three additional plates on the site now, along with some fabulous Totoro teacup and saucer sets. I plan to get a set for my house and use it for guests.
	Bomb Apr 2009 Then drink in the new Bomb, featuring Japan's top bikini idols. Awesome item for fans of Shoko Hamada, Yukie Kawamura, Mikie Hara, Yuuri Morishita, and of course Aya Ueto.
	Reighborhood! -- Rei Hiroe Illustrations Beautiful girls in military uniforms...girls with guns...professional-looking female characters in uniforms... All are present in this fabulous artbook that we've just gotten in stock.
	Arcade Mania! - Japan's Game Centers Here's a great book published by Kodansha that gives you the skinny on Japan's amazing gaming culture, from loud and exciting arcades to the history of all gaming in Japan.
	Yamanote Line Green Wrist Watch Perhaps the coolest watch in the world if you're a fan of trains, this watch replicates the look and feel of Japan's most famous train line, and lists all the stations in English along the strap.
	FritoLay Teriyaki Doritos J-List lives to bring you fun and interesting Japanese snacks, and today we've got a new offering: Teriyaki Doritos from FritoLay, made exclusively for the Japanese domestic market. Oishii! (Delicious!)
	Shiso Pepsi - In Stock Now That shiso (a Japanese herb similar to basil) Pepsi you've heard so much about is finally in stock, and we've got it ready for you to purchase right now. Goes great with the equally cool Green Tea Coca Cola also in stock.
	Traditional Japanese "Drop" Candy Then: the biggest boom in Japan right now are Sakuma Drop-style hard candies in flavors like ramen noodles from exotic parts of Japan, "Taco Rice" from Okinawa, and more. Enjoy these great items on J-List now!
	Rilakkuma Salt & Pepper Shakers Bring a touch of kawaii to your table with these salt and pepper shakers featuring Rilakkuma, aka Relax Bear, the #1 character from San-X these days. Restocked today!
	Pink Hello Kitty Toothbrush with Cap Then: keep your teeth looking kawaii with this Hello Kitty toothbrush w/ cap set. A normal adult sized toothbrush.
	Hello Kitty in Kimono Snow Dome I've often thought that what the world needs more of is Hello Kitty kimono-themed snow globes, and now I can test my theory. These popular items are now back in stock!
	Doraemon 1-Tier Bento Box -- Pink Another wonderful bento box from Japan for all who love Doraemon, the cat robot who came from the future. I love the elegant styling of this lunchbox.
	Restocked Bento Then see fresh stock of two of our most popular bento boxes ever: the Retro Trading Mark Bento Box and the Lucky Cat 2-Tier Bento. Nice for people looking for a stylish yet non-kawaii lunchbox.
	Other Bento Accessories Other fun items to help your "happy bento life" include the Hello Kitty Push-style Onigiri Shaper, Japanese Mini "Temaki" Sushi Maker Set, Green Mini Nesting Box Set and the incredibly popular SAND de PANDA Japanese sandwich maker.
	Japanese T-shirt - "Lone Wolf" J-List's original T-shirts capture cool messages in kanji. This shirt says ippiki okami, the word for a "lone wolf" or someone who ignores society's rules, preferring to make his way in the world. By customer request, we've added a 2XL size for this shirt.
	The 2008 JLPT Test Every December across the world Japanese language students take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), the primary test for the language. Test yourself ahead of time by taking the 2008 test. All levels in stock!
	Ninja Phone Straps Everyone loves Ninjas, and we've restocked our popular Go-Ninja Action Straps, little posable ninja figures in various colors that you can attach to your phone, camera, Nintendo DS and so on.
	Kokon Togihime ~ Shirow *Preorder* Fans of Shirow Masamune, the fantastic artist who created Ghost in the Shell, will surely love the upcoming illustration book that we've just posted for preorder. Features tons of his amazing illustrations.
	Mikuru Asashina 1/7 Figure Gothic Punk *Preorder* One of my favorite Haruhi Suzumiya figures is going to be re-released, so you have a second chance to order it again. I am so in love with this 1/7 scale figure of Mikuru dressed as gothic punk figure.
	Shokatsu Ryou Koumei 1/7 Figure *Preorder* This is the super kawaii character from Ikki Tousen / Dragon Destiny, striking quite a pose for you. Preorder this delightful figure now and we'll send it to you when it drops in August.
	Heartwork - The Game The classic game from Bible Black artist Sei Shojo called Heartwork - The Game, is in stock and shipping now. It's the story of Yuu Asakura, a college student who finds himself thrust into a world of guns, assassination and beautiful women.
	Queen's Blade Oppai 3D Mouse Pads *Preorder* The most awesome mousepads in the world are here, and the only difficult part is going to be deciding whether you want Airi and Mellona together, Leina in all her oppai-ness, or Menace in the most excellent pose ever. Trust me -- the thumbnail at left is the *boring* one of these three mousepads.