Suit Of Inverted Puppies Puts Dogs Into Your Style

Steve Levenstein — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:00:01 -0700

Think fashion has gone to the dogs? You are correct sir! This outrageous outfit on sale at the Laforet Harajuku Department Store and Museum in Tokyo, Japan, adds a diagonal row of upside-down puppies to a snazzy black pinstriped suit.

It's War, Baby! Cute Kewpie Doll 'Zero Fighter' Charm

Steve Levenstein — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:47:13 -0800

Celebrate Imperial Japan's famous and feared wartime fighter plane, the Mitsubishi A6M 'Zero', with this dangerously cute kewpie doll Zero fighter charm.

3D Printed Bow Ties Are What All The Cool Nerds Are Wearing

Steve Levenstein — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:00:01 -0700

Bow ties (along with pocket protectors) are the typical fashion trappings of the classic nerd, even more so if the tie is a clip-on. Now the clever designers at Monocircus have turned that tired stereotype on its head by creating what just might be the first cool clip-on tie... and it's a bow tie to boot!

Colorful Plastic Umbrella Hangers Make Your Parasol Stand Up & Stand Out

Steve Levenstein — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:00:01 -0700

These small, strong and colorful Umbrella Hangers from Japan's Mabuworld have no moving parts but perform more than one function: they hang your umbrella virtually anywhere while marking it as your property.

Capybara-san Bag Hanger is Cute, Cool and Convenient

Steve Levenstein — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:01:01 -0700

The cute, cool and convenient Capybara-san Bag Hanger provides those who carry purses with a clean, close storage place in crowded cafes, restaurants and bars. When you're ready to leave, just fold it up and pop it in your purse.

Hello Kitty & Shokotan Cell Phone Charms: A 'Dream Collaboration'?

Steve Levenstein — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:00:01 -0700

Japanese otaku idol, singer and comedienne Shoko Nakagawa (Shokotan) is teaming up with icon of cuteness Hello Kitty in a new line of netsuke cell phone charms. Has a “dream collaboration finally become reality,” or is the nightmare of celebrity = commodity about to begin?

Snoopy USB Hub Can Be Yours For Peanuts

Steve Levenstein — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:00:18 -0800

Not really "peanuts", but what goes together better than Snoopy and Peanuts? How about your computer and this cool, 3-port USB hub that evokes everyone's favorite beagle at his Red Baron-busting best?

Electronic Virtual Candy Box Opener from Bandai

Steve Levenstein — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:09:35 -0700

Let 'er rip! That's what Bandai's "Peri Peri" electronic candy box ripper let's you do, virtually, without actually opening any cardboard boxes of sweet, delicious candy. This is one toy idea Pavlov (and his dog) would approve of!

Japanese Maid Cafe Girl Plush Ball Chain Charm

Steve Levenstein — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:49:38 -0700

If you've always wanted a Japanese maid cafe girl for your very own - or just certain parts of one - now you can have the next best thing: a plush cellphone charm or mouse wrist rest that looks like a maid's lower half.

Mini Pig Keychain LED Light v2.0 Lets the Swine Shine

Steve Levenstein — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0700

The Mini Pig Keychain Light v2.0 is a welcome update on the cute Pig LED Keychain Light featured here a couple years back. Oink if you want one!

iPhone 4 Cover Looks Like Lunch, Prevents Screen Crunch

Steve Levenstein — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:02:03 -0700

If the screen of your new iPhone 4 is so clean you could eat off it, keep it that way - with a faux food phone cover!

Bug Pesky Mosquitoes With The Golden Lucky Mosquito Coil Cover

Steve Levenstein — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:02:03 -0700

This jumbo-sized golden mosquito coil cover looks as if might attract flies but its real purpose is to repel mosquitoes... and bring the owner some good luck in the bargain

Call it Creepy: Human Hand iPhone 4 Case

Steve Levenstein — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:01:00 -0700

The Hand iPhone 4 Case holds your smartphone while you hold the anatomically correct human hand affixed to its back. It's ideal for conducting long distance love affairs or creeping people out – actually, both.

7-Leaf Clover Cell Phone Charm Gives You The Luck Of The Fryrish

Steve Levenstein — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:01:01 -0800

Looking for luck in all the wrong places? Tired of those run-of-the-mill four-leaf clovers and their laughable lack of luck? Then step right up, my friend, and feast your wondering eyes upon Philip J. Fry's fondest fixation, the 7-Leaf Clover Cell Phone Charm!

Nano Turntable for Mini Music Players Makes Anyone a DJ

Steve Levenstein — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:00:00 -0800

The new "Hey Nano DJ! Turntable Speaker Phone Charm" turns anyone with an iPod or other MP3 player into an instant DJ mixmaster. Add voice, siren or scratch effects to your fave hip-hop tunes - or Bach, if that's what you're into!

Tomko Transceiver for iPhone Offers Fun Functionality with Retro Style

Steve Levenstein — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:00:01 -0700

Mercy sakes alive, looks like we got us a conv-ersation! Communicate the cooler way with the Tomko Transceiver for iPhone, Strapya World's clever update on old-school radio & CB transceivers. Plug one into your iPhone and blow away Bluetooth with a single click!

Open iPhone or MP3 Player Earphone Jack? Plugy Plugs It!

Steve Levenstein — Fri, 27 May 2011 22:01:01 -0700

Plugy's are irresistible little earphone jack accessories that add a dash of Japanese “kawaii” cuteness to iPhones, iPods, MP3 music players or most any mobile electronic device.

When Gloomy Bear Meets Hello Kitty, There Will Be Blood

Steve Levenstein — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Gloomy Bear meets Hello Kitty... or is that Gloomy Bear EATS Hello Kitty? If this violent and disturbing character combo is any indication, the backlash against Japan's culture of cuteness may have begun.

Mosquito Repellent Charm With Peppermint Oil Says 'Bug Off!' Naturally

Steve Levenstein — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:32:03 -0700

Chemical bug sprays worry many parents who still want to protect their kids from biting insects. Enter Pista-kun, the peppermint oil infused charm that repels mosquitos the natural way.

Flag Stickers for Galaxy Phones Show Off Your Home (Button)

Steve Levenstein — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:01:00 -0700

Samsung Galaxy smartphone owners, raise the flag when you lift your phone! 'Touch Me!' Button Stickers from Japan's Strapya World allow patriotic Galaxy S and S-II owners to customize their Android handsets' Home buttons to show off their national flag.

Instant Pineapple Ramen: Pineapple Express In A Styrofoam Bowl

Steve Levenstein — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:00:01 -0700

The new instant Pineapple Ramen from Tokyo's Papapapa-Pine ramen restaurant may not be as delicious as the fruitful noodle broth served up live and in person, but it's the next best thing to being there.

Hello Kitty Reversible Plush Turkey Is Officially Weird

Steve Levenstein — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 21:00:01 -0700

The Hello Kitty Reversible Plush Turkey is exactly what it seems to be: a soft Hello Kitty doll that, when turned inside-out, becomes a plush roast turkey branded with the Hello Kitty logo. It's officially weird for sure, and an official product from Sanrio to boot.

New Anti-Malaria Vaccine Reduces Risk Of Infection By Over 70 Percent

Steve Levenstein — Fri, 31 May 2013 21:00:01 -0700

An effective anti-malaria vaccine has been developed by a team of researchers at the Osaka University Research Institute for Microbial Diseases in Japan. The results of clinical trials conducted over a two-year period on location in Uganda, Africa, and published in the U.S. journal PLOS One confirm the BK-SE36 dry powder vaccine lowered the risk of acquiring malaria by a whopping 72 percent.

Kyoto Aquarium Serving “Frog's Egg Soup” By The Tad-Bowl

Steve Levenstein — Wed, 29 May 2013 21:00:01 -0700

Here's some news that'll have exotic food fans hopping: The Kyoto Aquarium will be serving three types of “Frog's Egg Soup” in their on-site restaurant cafe from June 1st through July 12th of 2013. The soup might look and taste a little weird but at least it won't make you croak.

“Attack On Titan” May Be Japan's Most Horrifying Bento Lunchbox

Steve Levenstein — Mon, 27 May 2013 21:00:01 -0700

This “Attack On Titan” bento box isn't so much appetizing as it is appalling. How hungry (or brave) would you have to be before getting up the guts to dig into this fearsome flayed face?

Arcade Game Piggy Bank Saves Money, Plays Retro Games

Steve Levenstein — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:00:00 -0800

This new arcade game piggy bank from Japan features Tetris or Atari Breakout. Playing these retro games at the local arcade used to cost us rolls of quarters, but no longer - now playing can actually SAVE you money!

Retro iPhone Charger Stand Lets You Talk While You Charge

Steve Levenstein — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:12:35 -0800

You'll really get a charge out of this cool, cute iPhone charging station! It juices up your smartphone while allowing you to talk hands-free or via the retro handset.

Let Your iPhone Shine with The Swarovski Ball Earphone Jack Accessory

Steve Levenstein — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:01:00 -0700

Bored with your plain-jane iPhone, smartphone, iPod or MP3 player? Check out the Swarovski Ball Earphone Jack Accessory. Plug in any one of the 15 different crystal colors and you'll be shouting “iBling, therefore iAm!”

Small Wonder - Solar Powered Cell Phone Charger

Steve Levenstein — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:45:00 -0700

Solar power at your fingertips... that's what this new compact portable solar cell phone charger both promises and delivers!

LED Light Bulb Card Is A Shining Example Of Miniaturization

Steve Levenstein — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:02:03 -0700

Is that a light bulb in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me? The answer is both! This portable pop-up LED light bulb shines cool white light when you need it, then folds flat like a credit card when you don't.