Copyright (C) 2006 J-List, all rights reserved. http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2F Do you love Japanese stuff? JBOX is a wonderful toybox of things from Japan, with Japanese anime goods, Bento boxes, manga artbook, apparel, and more! You've got a friend in Japan! en-us Mon, 21 May 2012 13:45:02 -0400 10 http://www.jlist.com/jbox_rss.jpg http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2F http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FCHP170 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/CHP170#R8 Wed, 02 May 2012 02:29:01 -0400 Make your own delicious cookie art with this set of cookie-cuters, to make your own cute little home. The house, once the cookies are cooked and assembled with frosting as "glue", stands 5 cm (2 inches) tall. A great set for making gingerbread homes, or be creative and build a chocolate-chip cookie mansion. This set can also be used as stencils to cut out pieces for making it with paper, acrylic or other art materials. (instock) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FCHP169 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/CHP169#R6 Wed, 02 May 2012 02:32:30 -0400 Make your own delicious cookie art with this set of cookie-cuters, to make your own cute present box. The box, once the cookies are cooked and assembled with frosting as "glue", can hold items up to 3x3x3 cm (1.2x1.2x1.2 inches) in size. Imagine the look on your friend's face when you give them a present with an edible present inside that also has a gift inside that. Mind blowing! This set can also be used as stencils to cut out pieces for making it with paper, acrylic or other art materials... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS165 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS165#R7 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:08:13 -0400 Here's a fun mechanical pencil (which the Japanese call a "sharp-pencil" or just "sharpen"), which is a "knock" style pencil, meaning you shake it to release the pencil lead. But this pencil has two other tricks up its sleeves. First, the eraser is conveniently hidden, but easily useable in the cap. Second, this pencil can conform to any hand shape or size, thanks to its unique transformable design. Colorful and bright, it's easy to write with and hard to lose, and the grip is made to be easy... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS148 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS148#R5 Tue, 15 May 2012 23:31:35 -0400 The Zebra Check Pen is part of a great system to help you memorize any information, whether you're studying Japanese grammar and kanji or are cramming for your PolySci test. Use this pen to highlight the information in your text that you're trying to memorize, then use a color red or green overlay to cover the material, which causes the highlighted information to disappear, making it easy to test your memorization. Also check for different Zebra Check Set study tools on the site. (instock) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS145 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS145#R5 Tue, 15 May 2012 23:31:35 -0400 This cool piece of stationery is truth in advertising -- SELFIT, a mechanical pencil that fits to your own preference according to how you grip it. Simply put, the grip portion is fixed with a special soft material that will actually form to the shape of your hand and fingers the more you use it, automatically customizing it to your natural writing preferences. It's of the 0.5mm sharp variety. (instock) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FJPN196 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/JPN196#R18 Fri, 18 May 2012 00:34:46 -0400 In Japan, students study a lot, and one way they manage it is by coming up with great strategies for learning. One trick they've created are little blank study cards, white cards on a detachable ring for studying vocabulary, grammar points, and more. Here's a great set of Japanese-style study cards for you designed specifically for use with long sentence phrases. Use them to learn Japanese! This version contains two sets of cards which measure 5.2x7.8 cm with 40 cards in each clip! Great for... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FJPN003 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/JPN003#R17 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:08:13 -0400 The folks at Mitsubishi Japan don't just make cars... here's a revolutionary mechanical pencil that works to ensure smooth writing every time. This is a 0.5 mm point pencil that utilizes the Kuro-Toga engine, which spins the lead around with every click so that it forms a finer tip instead of a one sided edge that you typically see with your typical pencil. Great for practicing better penmanship with your Kanji! (instock) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FSTT023 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/STT023#R11 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:28:24 -0500 Although this pack of cards says in plain English "It is important to study English over and over" you can certainly use it to study Japanese over and over for improved proficiency. The pack measures 2.7x11 cm (1x4 inches) with 50 cards each that are bound by a metallic ring. This set comes with two packs of cards which different colored covers to distinguish between translating sentences from English to Japanese and Japanese to English. Use to write and translate sentences by memory, for skit... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FSTA281 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/STA281#R1 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:49:56 -0400 Those studying foreign languages in Japan can often be seen on a train or in a coffee shop with these study cards. Kept on an openable ring, these pocket-sized quiz/flash cards can be pulled out at any time for a quick quiz no matter where you are. These are incredibly convenient for Japanese study - just write the word in English on one side and the word in Japanese on the other and test yourself on the English or on the Japanese. This is a simple yet powerful study guide made even better with... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FTUTTLE096 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/TUTTLE096#R1 Mon, 07 May 2012 02:25:11 -0400 Enjoy the ancient Japanese art of origami, and the modern wonders of geometric math in a whole new, interconnected experience that is both exciting and complex. Geometric Origami combines the centuries old art form, where folding a piece of paper creates a new and wondrous object with the art of science of math In Geometric Origami, there is a place for everyone, starting with simple designs to master the basics, then building on the more complicated ideas to create a new geometric sculpture... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FTUTTLE095 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/TUTTLE095#R1 Mon, 07 May 2012 02:14:12 -0400 Amaze your date, impress your friends, and be noticed by your waiter / waitress when you show them that you've learned the secrets of monetary origami. "Money Origami" is a fun and creative book full of unusual origami designs specific to the US dollar bill. Imagine the response if you gave a dollar bill butterfly to your girlfriend, or a talking ape to your boss. With twenty-one projects, and lots of dollar practice sheets, "Money Origami" is sure to be a hit. Includes a wonderful DVD that... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS155 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS155#R14 Tue, 15 May 2012 23:50:30 -0400 You'll never find a Japanese high school student without at least two highlighter markers in their pen case, because they are essential for cramming for the big entrance exam tests. With these 2-in-1 Will Line Markers, you can save space while making colorful notes your friends will be envious of. This pack of pens includes three pens: orange-blue, yellow-purple, and pink-green. (instock) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS151 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS151#R13 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:32:42 -0400 Here's a great item for fans of the StitchLock staple-less stapler series, a new device for joining sheets of paper that never needs staples! Just insert the sheets you want to bind together, and the ZEROHARI (the name means "zero staples") will knit the sheets together for you. With a compact design and excellent engineering, this device can join up to four sheets of paper together at once. (instock) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FJPN178 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/JPN178#R15 Tue, 15 May 2012 23:31:35 -0400 We've got some excellent highlighter pens by Zebra in their 'Mild Liner' series with a cool design specifically for women! A really nice set of 5 new smoky colors (blue, red, purple, grey and green) highlighters that come in a simply well-made transparent case that they clip right into. Very handy indeed. (instock) Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FFK504 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/FK504#R1 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:15:38 -0400 Japan never ceases to come up with cute items to serve it's public, and here's another item to add to the list. This is a fun can pen case featuring the cute San-X mascot Mamegoma! This awesome tin pen case measures 7 x 19 x 4 cm (3 x 7 x 1.6 inches), featuring Rilakkuma, Ko-rilakkuma and friends just hanging out. Store pens, pencils, sharp pens (mechanical pencils), kneading erasers, color pens and much more. A fold out tier version to store even more stuff inside. Sturdy and a great item for... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FJPN040 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/JPN040#R17 Tue, 15 May 2012 23:31:35 -0400 We've got some excellent highlighter pens by Zebra in their 'Mild Liner' series with a cool design specifically for women! A really nice set of three colors (yellow, pink and green) highlighters that come in a simply well-made transparent case that they clip right into. Very handy indeed. (instock) Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FZA561 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ZA561#R6 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:11:26 -0400 There's a reason why the Japanese consistently students are able to score among the world's best students: they have excellent study techniques here, and are good at rote memorization. Here's a super item for all students who want to give themselves an advantage: a "Check Set" that helps you memorize any information, be it English, Japanese, history or what have you. To use the study kit, take the included green pen and highlight the important words in your study material, either in your text... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FSTA107 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/STA107#R8 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:00:37 -0400 This is a super-deluxe version of the excellent Sun-Star Stitch Lock stapleless stapler from Japan. A great item that's very popular in offices here in Japan, it is a paper stitch lock that lightly "stitches" up to 7 sheets of paper together by using the paper itself to hold everything together. Very cool! Simply slip in, push down the handle to stitch, and pull the paper down and out. This is the heavy duty metal stitcher for the office that is silver in color, and very heavy for ease of use... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FSTA069 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/STA069#R4 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 03:35:33 -0400 Here's an amazing item from Japan which will banish your stapler forever! This is a great item that's very popular in offices here in Japan -- a paper stitch lock that actually "stitches" up to 4 pieces of paper together by using the paper itself to hold everything together -- no staples are needed. Very cool! Simply slip in, push down to stitch, and pull out to the side. Full visual instructions on the back of each box. A super paper stitcher that's fun to use, you will love Stitch Lock... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FSTA251 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/STA251#R0 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:09:53 -0400 With a bold statement that says 'Super Strong Magnets' on the back of this package, we naturally had to go and pick it up and offer it to our J-List customer. A proudly recommended set of sushi magnets, you'll get a pack of 6 finely crafted refrigerator magnets that's great to post your important documents on and show off to your friends. From shrimp, to squid sushi, you'll enjoy this great icon of Japan, that is 'freshly sealed' for the journey to your home. Perfect for all Japanophiles. Kakko... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS152 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS152#R14 Tue, 15 May 2012 21:45:36 -0400 This is a handy device from Japan that you can use to safeguard your personal information. It's a special stamp that obscures any information permanently with a pattern of symbols that look like little faces. If you get a piece of mail and want to throw it away, just stamp over your name and address to avoid any others from reading your personal information. A fantastic idea from Japan! The secure stamper is self-inking and very easy to use, and if you should run out of ink just add more using... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS199 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS199#R3 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:27:03 -0400 Get rid of your boring, old thumbtacks that have no style. This set of 18 high quality, elegant thumbtacks feature a sakura (cherry blossom) design with six different color patterns: white on pink, white on purple, white on blue, white on red, pink on white and purple/red on white. Made of steel, these pins are made for last for years and years. An exquisite design that will make your home or office a little more classy. Great for holding up pictures, posters, notes and memorabilia. (instock) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS198 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS198#R5 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:27:03 -0400 Get rid of your boring, old thumbtacks that have no style. This set of 18 high quality, elegant thumbtacks feature scenes of Japanese sakura (cherry blossoms) designs with nine different patterns: sakura with moonlight, white sakura on pink, purple and green sakura on magenta, orange and purple sakura on black, sakura with white cat, sakura with beauty, sakura with Mt. Fuji, purple sakura on pink, and white sakura with red Japanese umbrella. Made of steel, these pins are made for last for years... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS181 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS181#R8 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:23:19 -0400 Make your own toys and shapes with this modeling oyumaru , that becomes soft when put in hot water. Place one stick of oyumaru in hot water for 3 minutes, remove it carefully, then use your hands or tools to shape it into anything your imagination can think of. After it cools, it hardens again, keeping the shape of whatever you've made. When you want to make something new, just put it back in hot water and start from scratch. There are seven colors in all: yellow, blue, orange, purple, pink... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FJPN122 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/JPN122#R12 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:11:42 -0500 Here's another hobby item that's perfect for all fans who want to make their own creations. This fun tool kit set features a variety of tools that you can use to make your own usable erasers. Use while in school, at home, or simply to admire knowing that you made these things with your own bare hands. To create the erasers, simply apply the clay into the molds and design the eraser as you wish, place the creations inside the cup (that looks like a Chinese takeout box) fill with water, heat in... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FJPN072 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/JPN072#R17 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:50:28 -0500 Here's another hobby item that's perfect for all fans who want to make their own creations. This fun tool kit set features a variety of tools that you can use to make your own usable erasers. Use while in school, at home, or simply to admire knowing that you made these things with your own bare hands. To create the erasers, simply apply the clay into the molds and design the eraser as you wish, place the creations inside the cup (that looks like a Chinese takeout box) fill with water, heat in... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FSTT205 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/STT205#R18 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:28:34 -0400 Here's another hobby item that's perfect for all fans who want to make their own creations. This fun tool kit set features a variety of tools that you can use to make your own usable erasers. Use while in school, at home, or simply to admire knowing that you made these things with your own bare hands. To create the erasers, simply apply the clay into the molds and design the eraser as you wish, place the creations inside the cup (that looks like a Chinese takeout box) fill with water, heat in... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FSTT184 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/STT184#R12 Sun, 13 May 2012 23:32:21 -0400 Here's another hobby item that's perfect for all fans who want to make their own creations. This fun tool kit set features a variety of tools that you can use to make your own usable erasers. Use while in school, at home, or simply to admire knowing that you made these things with your own bare hands. To create the erasers, simply apply the clay into the molds and design the eraser as you wish, place the creations inside the cup (that looks like a Chinese takeout box) fill with water, heat in... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS224 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS224#R1 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:58:12 -0400 The newest "boom" in Japan is here, and this time it's really kawaii! This new series of pens lets you make your own stickers, to place on your cell phone, portable game device or anywhere you like. To make your own stickers, draw your favorite design on the included plastic sheet, letting the ink from the pen flow fairly freely. Push rhinestone or other decorations into the glue ink as it dries if you like. Allow the the ink to dry for one full day, then you can peel off your sticker and fix... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS221 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS221#R1 Thu, 10 May 2012 22:12:28 -0400 Here's an outstanding set of origami folding paper that let you create some of Japan's most famous traditional images. This collection of Japanese rabits set on a checkered background is very wafu (Japanese style) so your folded paper crafts will come out looking great. This paper set has 6 different styles, all made of extremely high quality Japanese paper, some including speckles of gold. Making a crane or other origami art from this material will bring an extra level of awe and wonder. Great... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FJPN076 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/JPN076#R9 Tue, 15 May 2012 23:31:47 -0400 Here's a memo pad for all those moments you wish you had something to write on. This is a pocket sized memo pad that has a water proof covering but what makes this notebook shine are the papers inside. Specially treated to be waterproof, you can soak the notebook in water and it will still come out dry, leaving your oh so important notes from being smudged or soaked, which is very useful for those unexpected moments the rain hits in Japan, or... if it suddenly lands in a pool of water. There... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS226 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS226#R1 Fri, 04 May 2012 07:43:15 -0400 This is a great set of pens from Kuretake's ZIG Cartoonist series, serious pens for anyone who wants to become a manga-ka or manga artist. The pens provide an ultra fine tip for creating manga (or doing any kind of writing and drawing), with ink that's water-based and smudge resistent. This is a set of three pens in a handy carrying case. Product Information: Length 14 cm (5.5 in) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FSTT151 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/STT151#R17 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:33:55 -0400 For those who love to make wonderful shapes with clay, here's a fun Kira-Kira Deocration Clay set by Mousse-chan. This "clay dough" set comes with all that you need to make ultra kawaii accessories for your keitai (cellphone), bag or purse. This set includes a variety of molds, jewels, key holder loops and various colored clays to make your own decorative items. Features cute keychain (or Japanese netsuke) accessories with ice cream cones, cookies or cakes. To use, simply mold the clay as you... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FSTT095 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/STT095#R14 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:33:55 -0400 From the Pentel company, a great fude pen for writing in the calligraphy style that all Japanese learn to write from elementary school age. This modern version of the traditional pen needs no special ink. It is double ended and has special tips for writing both bold and thin lines. Great for all study lovers and fans of shuuji (classic calligraphy with a writing brush). A larger deluxe (DX) version. (instock) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS227 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS227#R1 Sun, 06 May 2012 21:47:46 -0400 For those with an iPhone, Android or other touch screen device often have one major complaint -- how dirty the screen can get from touching it all day. The oils from your fingers, once dry, are a pain to remove, and can even be a security threat for those who use pattern based password systems This dual-purpose pen features both a regular pen and a touch screen compatible soft stylus, allowing you to hit those keys with more accuracy with ease. Just write with one end, then a few minutes later... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS197 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS197#R5 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:25:59 -0400 For those who love to make wonderful shapes handmade accessories, here's a fun cake versions by Mousse-chan. This "clay" set comes with all that you need to make your creations look just like the real thing (but don't try to eat them!) This set includes a variety of tools to make cupcakes, round cakes, and cake pieces. Comes with the required colored pieces of "clay" (yellow, pink, blue and white). To use, simply mold the "clay" as you wish and let it air dry (no microwave or oven needed). Make... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS196 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS196#R12 Fri, 18 May 2012 01:46:25 -0400 For those who love to make wonderful shapes handmade accessories, here's a fun sweets versions by Mousse-chan. This "clay" set comes with all that you need to make your creations look just like the real thing (but don't try to eat them!) This set includes a variety of tools to make fruit tarts, waffles, and French mille-feuille. Comes with the required colored pieces of "clay" (yellow, pink, blue and white). To use, simply mold the "clay" as you wish and let it air dry (no microwave or oven... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS150 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS150#R25 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:36:30 -0400 This water based ink pen has the looks of a typical pen, but the heart of a brush pen. It is perfect for people who are just starting to learn how to write Japanese, since it writes with a more traditional ink effect yet still has the familiar outside grip of a ballpoint pen. You're sure to find studying Kanji more fun when you do it with this. Comes in black. (instock) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FJPN119 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/JPN119#R5 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:25:59 -0400 A great item to use with the Mousse-chan paper clay sets, these are decorative sprinkles to add a little extra touch to your jewelry accessory creations. Additional pearls are also included with this set. This is a small packet that can be used for any of the paper clay sets. (instock) New! Get 15% off 5 or more Mousse-chan paper clay products! http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FJPN101 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/JPN101#R9 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:25:59 -0400 Mousse-chan has always been one of our more popular mascots simply because she's always so bright and cheerful. The secret to that is her ability to "kirakira" or sparkle, thanks to the glitter and rhinestones often accompanied with her clay sets. If you want to add that little extra sparkle to your "jewelry confections" here are some extra Rhinestones for you. Pink, blue and clear stones are stored in this package. (instock) New! Get 15% off 5 or more Mousse-chan paper clay products! http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FSZ383 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/SZ383#R0 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:10:37 -0500 The traditional art of shodo, or the "Way of Writing" with a calligraphy brush, is one of the many things imported from China but perfected in Japan. Here's a super miniature set containing everything you need to start writing Japanese calligraphy contained in this wooden box. You get a telescoping writing brush with tip, a real stone ink holder that's called a "suzuri," and a stick of ink, called "sumi." Put a little water in the ink holder and scrape the ink stick over it about 100 times, and... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FSZ382 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/SZ382#R0 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:41:41 -0500 If you're learning how to write kanji, a shodo brush and inkwell set is the perfect tool for getting a traditional feel for writing in eloquent Japanese style. For beginners or advanced kanji students, the shodo brush is a proper kanji making tool. This set includes wooden fude (brush with cover), sumi (brush rest), and suzuri (inkwell). To use, place water in the inkwell and scrape the sumi ink against it repeatedly until the ink is black enough for writing. A wonderful traditional writing... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FSTA116 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/STA116#R0 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:29:42 -0400 From the Pentel company, a great fude pen for writing in the calligraphy style that all Japanese learn to write from elementary school age. This modern version of the traditional pen needs no special ink. It has a special tip for writing thin lines. Great for all fans of traditional Japanese or Chinese shuuji calligraphy and especially for artists. (instock) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FHRI420 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/HRI420#R2 Thu, 10 May 2012 22:28:04 -0400 Here's a terrific study idea for memorizing the Japanese Hiragana characters! This handy Hiragana table poster features the basic non-kanji characters of the Japanese language, on a waterproof plastic sheet. Good for people wanting to develop their basics, this chart will help you cement your memory of all the characters with little pictures and examples of Japanese words that begin with each character. An indispensable study item that will have you reading kana with confidence in no time... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS211 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS211#R6 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:59:08 -0400 Here's a cute new notebook featuring a new offering from San-X, Babyshiba Fruits, the kawaii characters by the creators of Mameshiba. The images on the memo pad sheets are cute and colorful and will brighten your day as you leave memos and take notes for important stuff. Product Information: Length 15 cm (5.9 in) Width 10.5 cm (4.1 in) Thickness 1 cm (.4 in) Number of pages 100 cm (39.4 in) (instock) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS206 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS206#R0 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:31:52 -0500 The newest "boom" in Japan is here, and this time it's really kawaii! This new series of pens lets you make your own stickers, to place on your cell phone, portable game device or anywhere you like. To make your own stickers, draw your favorite design on the included plastic sheet, letting the ink from the pen flow fairly freely. Push rhinestone or other decorations into the glue ink as it dries if you like. Allow the the ink to dry for one full day, or speed up the process with a dryer, and... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS183 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS183#R5 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:38:10 -0400 This is a cool pencil board, used to keep what you're writing in a notebook from being impressed on the page below, called shitajiki in Japanese. They're very handy to have around and also improve your penmanship as you write. This is a great thick plastic shitajiki writing board with a beautiful kanji message on it: hisshou , meaning "certain victory." (instock) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS222 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS222#R1 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:26:28 -0400 For those of you wanting to spruce up your office with a little Japanese kawaii , here's an official Sanrio stationery product for you - a an official Hello Kitty memo pad. The pad carries 100 sheets of four different designs (25 sheets per design). Display the always cute Hello Kitty to keep you company while you slave away at work. Product Information: Height 14.5 cm (5.7 in) Width 10.5 cm (4.1 in) (instock) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FPRE1026 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/PRE1026#R1 Tue, 01 May 2012 21:29:53 -0400 Keep your pens and other knick-knacks organized with a cool aluminum pen case based on the awesome Persona 4 anime. This large case can hold dozens of writing utensils in its over 300 cubic centimeters of space, and is decorated with stylish artwork of Persona 4 hero Yu Narukami. This is Version B, which shows a close-up of Yu's face as he summons his Persona in battle. Perfect for the Persona 4 fan! Product Information: Length 19.3 cm (7.6 in) Height 2 cm (.8 in) Width 8.7 cm (3.4 in... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FHRI412 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/HRI412#R14 Fri, 18 May 2012 03:53:35 -0400 Your friends will be so impressed when you serve them delicious chocolate candy with this animal-shaped candy maker. This pink, silicon based mold is capable of withstanding temperatures of 230C (445F) to -30C (-22F), so its great for a variety of cooking, like making both popsicles and chocolate sticks. Comes with a cooling tray and plastic sticks to get you started right when you open the bag. Extremely flexible, the silicon mold can easy fit just able anywhere. Each animal face is about... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS193 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS193#R2 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:57:58 -0500 Here's a great set of waterproof ink markers that will bring out your creative side. They're just about the best made pens we've ever seen, a set of the eight basic colors you could want to use, with both "fat" and "fine" ends to each of the pens, so you can create just the lines you want to make on paper. The ink is specially formulated not to fade in sunlight or run if you get it wet, so these pens can really accomplish just about any job for you. The pens are refillable too, by unscrewing... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS180 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS180#R2 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:05:10 -0500 You need something to keep your pens and pencils in, but don't want a boring pen case that's lame an uninspiring. We've got a solution -- an elegant pen case from Japan, featuring the logo of the famous sports maker Mizuno on the side. Made of high quality vinyl materials, the zipper is sturdy and will serve you for years, holding all your writing instruments. Product Information: Length 20 cm (7.9 in) Height/width 5 cm (2 in) (instock) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS179 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS179#R12 Tue, 15 May 2012 23:25:32 -0400 As you know from browsing J-List, the Japanese take their erasers very seriously, and they are frankly the highest quality in the world. This is a great new keshigomu (lit. "erasing rubber") that will deftly remove all your mistakes, and since it's black, you don't need to worry about the pencil marks standing out in the eraser's surface. It's also light and easy to carry. Measures 2.5 x .9 inches (6 x 2.5 cm). (instock) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS154 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS154#R7 Tue, 15 May 2012 23:33:27 -0400 The geniuses at Will Stationary Actic have found perhaps the most ergonomic eraser design on the planet! This eraser is in the shape of a small egg that can fit perfectly between you index finger and thumb, causing very little stress when in use. No only that, the petite size and neutral color means that you'll never grow old with the design. It just somehow seems natural to have it next to you while studying at your desk or working at the office. Please note: unlike real eggs you can not eat... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS101 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS101#R9 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:56:44 -0400 For anyone who is a fan of Japanese stationery, here's a very cool "transforming" writing utensil that truly is more than meets the eye. Made by the folks at Raymay, this seemingly innocent looking pen is actually a pair of scissors that you twist flip and push together to make it change. Not only is it great to surprise your friends with, but it's pen design makes it easy to store in your pen case or pen holder for easy access. Measures 12 cm (4.7 inches) in length. Please note, although it... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS102 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS102#R24 Tue, 15 May 2012 23:19:35 -0400 Here's a cool and fun way of keeping you motivated to practice writing your kanji. This practice book features back to back grid pattern squares, to help make your characters written clean and even. The square grid pattern is the standard writing paper used for all students learning the language and has approximately 330 squares on each page to help you practice. Features the famous Mameshiba bean dogs on the cover to keep you motivated. A great supplemental study guide. Kawaii (cute... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS099 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS099#R3 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:10:37 -0500 Here's a funky little item for all you eraser heads out there who find it difficult to erase exactly what you want when your eraser is worn down to the nub. This Mili Keshi 5 way smart eraser that's stored in a petite compact tube for your erasing needs. Why would you want something like this? Simply put... accuracy! It allows you to erase exactly the location where you want to and not erase any additional text next to it. And with it's star shaped design, it provides you with 10 different... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS089 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS089#R27 Tue, 15 May 2012 21:52:15 -0400 The way to learn to write Japanese is to write -- repeatedly -- until you get it. Here is a wonderful Japanese notebook that offers a great way to practice writing Japanese -- either hiragana , katakana or kanji . Each page features 150 squares for practicing your Japanese. The squares are extra large and easier to write in than smaller squared books. A wonderful Japanese study aid! A wonderful Japanese study aid! Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). A Campus B5... http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS080 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS080#R17 Tue, 15 May 2012 23:40:26 -0400 Japanese notebooks are the best in the world, and J-List sells a ton of them. Here's a unique notebook designed by a Tokyo University Student that features dots on the lines (dot grid notebook). These are great for using as a sketch book to work on making even illustrations, geometry study and even kanji writing practice without the intrusive bulky lines in the way. Measures 15 x 21 cm (5.9 x 8.3 inches). (instock) http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/1615?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbox.com%2FPRODUCT%2FERS028 http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/ERS028#R7 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 01:50:43 -0500 For those who love to make wonderful shapes with clay, here's the original Sweet's House by Mousse-chan, that's perfect if you love making gingerbread men or gingerbread houses. This "clay dough" set comes with all that you need to make your creations look just like the real thing (but don't try to eat them because they're clay!) This set includes a variety of tools which include a soft tray to form various shapes (smiley faces, stars, clouds, roofs, brick walls, hearts, bows and much more), a...