"Valuable advice about Japan."

It's not satisfactory.

LAUGHING GOT TIRED

I saw this on the way out of a Carrefour shopping center. I was a little rushed because everything was closing. Also, I don't think you are allowed to take pictures but I couldn't resist. I love the look on the panda. Maybe I'll go back and see how much it costs but for now I am going to pocket the "laughing got tired" phrase.

ミシンで着物 (Making kimono with a sewing machine.)

Last year I purchased this book. I didn't think too much about it, as soon as I saw the pink fabric with the rabbits it was over. The kimonos themselves are made of non-traditional fabrics and styled in an interesting way. Some of my favorites:







I have to admit there are a couple that are too crazy. There's one that reminds me of the plaid flannel robe my brother once had. I could never walk down the street in something that looks like pajamas. However the rest of the book more than makes up for those few.

The book also includes a paper pattern, step by step sewing instructions with color pictures, ideas for accessories, information about what to wear underneath your kimono, and an illustrated guide for putting on the kimono.

# ISBN-10: 4766119010
# ISBN-13: 978-4766119015

Hello Kitty x matryoshkas

Some other recent Kitty acquisitions:


Oil blotting face paper. Just like a pop-up book, only 100 yen, and made in Japan.



Strawberry scented toilet paper.

strawberry milk tea

Packaging so cute even a coffee drinker can't resist.

pakupaku lunch

Food picks to add some cuteness to your obento. Have you ever seen such an irritated giraffe?

kitchen kid

A sponge with it's own bunny/bear suit. It's almost too cute to use.

one coin, 100 yen, de shiawase (part 1)

Lunch box-sized containers for soy sauce from the hundred yen store.