Hidamari no Tami toys from Japan

Vegetable Sunshine Buddies (Nohohon Zoku) -- Broccoli

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:15:02 -0400

Vegetable Sunshine Buddies (Nohohon Zoku) -- Broccoli

The Hidamari no Tami (also known as "the Sunshine Buddies") are beloved across Japan for their happy pleasant expression, and their serenely nodding head that seemingly in time with a private tune. Powered entirely by solar power, these display toys are also environmentally friendly and teach the simple power of sunlight. As they nod their head to a nonexistent tune, the Sunshine Buddies are said to give a relaxing atmosphere to wherever they are displayed. An excellent way to relax, just by...

Vegetable Sunshine Buddies (Nohohon Zoku) -- Lettuce

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:05:34 -0500

Vegetable Sunshine Buddies (Nohohon Zoku) -- Lettuce

The Hidamari no Tami (also known as the Sunshine Buddies) are beloved across Japan for their pleasant, happy expression, and their serenely nodding head that moves in time by the power of sunlight, these display toys are environmentally friendly. As they nod their head to a nonexistent tune, the Sunshine Buddies are said to give a relaxing atmosphere to wherever they are displayed. This Hidamari is from the 'Vegi-Fru' (Vegitable + Fruit) series, this is the 'Lettuce type' version. Sunshine...

Lucky Cat Baby -- Blue ~ Hidamari no Tami Style Maneki Neko

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:56:47 -0400

Lucky Cat Baby -- Blue ~ Hidamari no Tami Style Maneki Neko

The Hidamari no Tami (the Sunshine People) are wonderful solar powered mascots that happily swing their heads while greeting everyone with a bright smile on their face. Combining tradition with a new modern twist is this cute baby lucky cat (maneki neko) that not only swings her cute head from side to side but also beacons good luck to come to your door with the trademark waving the paw in the air. Standing at an adorable 11 cm (4.3 inches), it comes with a wonderful blue and gold display...

Sakura Lucky Cat Baby

Thu, 22 May 2008 23:13:42 -0400

Sakura Lucky Cat Baby

The Hidamari no Tami (the Sunshine People) are wonderful solar powered mascots that happily swing their heads while greeting everyone with a bright smile on their face. Combining tradition with a new modern twist is this cute baby lucky cat (maneki neko) that not only swings her cute head from side to side but also beacons good luck to come to your door with the trademark waving the paw in the air. Standing at an adorable 11 cm (4.3 inches), it comes with a wonderful pink/red and gold display...

Sunshine Buddies -- Island's Leaf Windmill

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:46:08 -0400

Sunshine Buddies -- Island's Leaf Windmill

Here's another fun and cute item from Japan, in the tradition of the Sunshine Buddies, which have taken the world by (quiet) storm. The relaxing effects of the 'nodding' figures combined with the fact that you're not juicing the electrical power grid to keep them happy is a nice environmental compliment to their relaxing effects. This is a beautiful island themed version features a rotating leaf windmill that keeps all the sunshine buddies smiling all day long. The head of the larger sunshine...

Lucky Cat Baby -- Gold ~ Hidamari no Tami Style Maneki Neko

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:33:14 -0400

Lucky Cat Baby -- Gold ~ Hidamari no Tami Style Maneki Neko

The Hidamari no Tami (the Sunshine People) are wonderful solar powered mascots that happily swing their heads while greeting everyone with a bright smile on their face. Combining tradition with a new modern twist is this cute baby lucky cat (maneki neko) that not only swings her cute head from side to side but also beacons good luck to come to your door with the trademark waving the paw in the air. Standing at an adorable 11 cm (4.3 inches), it comes with a wonderful red and gold display...

Vegetable Sunshine Buddies (Nohohon Zoku) -- Raddish

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:15:02 -0400

Vegetable Sunshine Buddies (Nohohon Zoku) -- Raddish

The Hidamari no Tami (also known as "the Sunshine Buddies") are beloved across Japan for their happy pleasant expression, and their serenely nodding head that seemingly in time with a private tune. Powered entirely by solar power, these display toys are also environmentally friendly and teach the simple power of sunlight. As they nod their head to a nonexistent tune, the Sunshine Buddies are said to give a relaxing atmosphere to wherever they are displayed. An excellent way to relax, just by...