A Rinkya Blog

Brighten Up Your Office!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:25:00 +0000

My office is all white furniture & all the accessories are bright colors, so I am in love with these extension cords, adapters and power switches found in Japan.

Prices range from 690 yen- 2380 yen, depending upon what you are getting.
Sheesh I want one in every color!

Product Page Order direct by filing out our Rinkya Stores form!

Japanese Gadget/Object Revealed!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +0000

It holds your CDS!

Product Page order via Rinkya Stores!

[Japan][gadget]

Guess the Japanese Gadget/Object!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +0000

I love this pretty design from Japan, but what is it's function?

Have a wonderful weekend!

[Japan][gadget]

Soap Making Kit- Kawaii Fruits & Sweets!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:30:00 +0000

This soap making kit from Japan is easy to use and you can create the cutest soaps with the molds.
Is it wrong I want this when it is marketed for little girls?

It looks good enough to eat!

Comes with everything you see above, shown above is the sweets soap version, the fruit one comes with different colors and molds!

Fruit Product Page
Sweets Product Page

Kawaii Blog Posts:

Taiyaki Making Kit!
Fruit Post it Notes
Measuring Tape
Chopstick Rests
Totoro
Kitchen Timers
Panda USB

[Japan]
[kawaii]

Hello Kitty X h. NAOTO

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:36:00 +0000

Hello Kitty turned 35 this year and in celebration, special edition Hello Kitty items are coming out!

Famed Japanese fashion designer, h. NAOTO, collaborated with Hello Kitty (again) to bring another line of Hello Kitty specials.

Check Out Sanrio for all the goods! Order via Rinkya Stores!

h. NAOTO on YJ
Hello Kitty on YJ

Check out many more Hello Kitty posts:
X Japan & a Punk Hello Kitty
Hello Kitty Disaster Kit
Hello Kitty Gold Cellphone Strap
Hello Kitty Cat Costume

[Japan][hello kitty][h. NAOTO]

Don't Sweat The Recession, Wipe Your Face With 10000 Yen!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +0000

You may not have a lot of 10000 yen bills hanging around, but at least you can look like it with these handkerchiefs.

You get a whole bank bag of ten 10000 yen cotton bills.

[Japan][gadget]

Japanese Gadget Revealed!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +0000

It holds an umbrella upright!

Product Page

Here was our past guess the gadget featuring an umbrella holder!

[Japan][gadget]

Guess the Japanese Gadget!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +0000

I have a couple hints- it is NOT a candle holder and the function of the object (the answer :) has been featured before on a Guess the Gadget!

Enjoy the holiday weekend (if you are in the US), Happy Independence Day!!

[Japan][gadget]

I Want Fruit Shaped Post It Notes!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:07:00 +0000

These are so freaking cool!!

Designer D-BROS, you can get one piece of fruit or buy a crate of 6!

Product Page purchase via Rinkya Stores!

More Awesome Beautiful Design From Japan:
Hidden Broom
Eiffel Tower Clips
Wine Vase

[Japan][design from japan]

Innovative Plug Power Strip!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:33:00 +0000

This plug is a great alternative to bulky power strips and is another ingenious gadget from Japan.

It holds 4 outlets and will fit smoothly anywhere. Only 3150 yen from product page, purchase via Rinkya Stores

Cute Cord Organizer
Another Wire Organizer!

[Japan][gadget]

Golf Lovers, Another Way to Distract Yourself at Work!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:30:00 +0000

If your office does not have room for a small putting green, get this mouse and mouse pad instead. Comes with a mini club and ball!

2940 yen each and for those late nights, it glows in the dark!

Many more golf items from Japan:
Practice Putt in Bathroom
Snoopy Stamp Your Golf Ball
Star Wars Exclusive Golf Set
Butt Golf Tee Holders
Bikini Golf Tees

[Japan][gadget][golf]

Japanese Gadget Revealed!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000

It's a lamp base!

Product Page

[Japan][gadget]

Take Your Dogs to Work Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:43:00 +0000

Today is Take Your Dog to Work Day!

Since I mostly work in my home office, except when I visit Japan, my spoiled dogs are always with me, so to celebrate today I will "Take Them To Work" and you can meet them here!

Our beagle is always hard at work near me:

The 70 pound "baby", who often pouts from the lack of attention during the work hours:

Any readers take part in this event?

Guess the Japanese Gadget!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000

This fist shaped gadget actually does something. What is it?

Have a great weekend!

[Japan][gadget]

Shiso Pepsi Reviews Are In!!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:00:00 +0000

The summer limited edition Pepsi Shiso release came out on June 23rd and the trusty Rinkya staff obliged to a taste test and review!! Shiso is a common herb used in Japan- on salads, sashimi (my personal favorite use!) and even on pizza!

In the beginning, there was some excitement:

Then some perplexity & curiosity as the sense of taste travels to the brain:

And our apologies to Pepsi Japan, but the final analysis led to our staff rebelling:

Comments regarding taste:
"If you are in a desert maybe it would be good and you had nothing to drink"
"Medicine taste, but makes you feel worse"
"Tastes like a leaf, oishikunai (doesn't taste good")

Shiso IS a leaf, so it seems like Pepsi succeeded there!

Other Rinkya Staff Reviews!!
Pepsi Blue Hawaii Review
Pizza Hut Double Roll Pizza

[Japan]
[shiso pepsi]
[japan weird food][pepsi blue hawaii][pepsi][pepsi cucumber ice]

World Cup USBs- Remove Heads for Storage!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:03:00 +0000

The soccer players (or football players as they are known outside US) of Italy Portugal, Germany, Netherlands, & Croatia have never looked so good!

Only 2800 yen each! Order via Rinkya Stores via Product Page!

More USBs from Japan:
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen
Cat Tail
Car USBs
Post It Note USBs
Glowing Squid USB
Lego Brick USB
Humping Dog Jump Drive
Disney Thumb Drives
A Collection of Wacky USB Drives!

[USB Drives][Japan]
[world cup][Jump Drives]
[Thumb Drives][Computer]

Official US Ponyo On A Cliff Trailer!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:49:00 +0000

Check out the trailer on Apple!

Hits theaters August 14th!

Ponyo on YJ!

[Japan][Kiki's Delivery Service][ Spirited Away]
[My Neighbor Totoro][Miyazaki][Studio Ghibli]
[Ponyo On A Cliff]

Japanese Gadget Revealed!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Holds all your vitamin and pills!

Product Page via Rinkya Stores!

[Japan][gadget]

Guess the Japanese Gadget!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000

This is much cuter than the one I use!

What does it do?

[Japan][gadget]

Vending Machine Must Haves in Japan!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Vending machines are hugely popular in Japan and they are not your average vending machines with just sodas and snacks.

Fresh farm eggs, toys, flowers, ramen and much more can be found while traveling throughout Japan.

The image above taken by a Rinkya staff member is an umbrella vending machine. I love these, as I am not used to rain so I am always unprepared.
After many vacations all over- you would think I would be prepared- however, I get stuck paying some ridiculous amount from a street vendor when the rain comes, they figure a dumb tourist has more money on them!

The umbrella vending machines range from 400 -1000 yen, but in a pinch 400 yen is a great deal!

Manga vending machines are all over as well- it is great to pick up a book for a rainy day!

Fake Vending Machine Hides you From Criminals!

[Japan]
[japan gadgets]
[vending machines]

Kawaii Bowling!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Make bowling more fun and kawaii with this panda set! So adorable!!

More Kawaii Blog Posts:
Measuring Tape
Chopstick Rests
Totoro
Kitchen Timers
Panda USB

[Japan]
[kawaii]

A Scrap Booker's Must Have!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000

I do partake in scrap booking sometimes :) and this is such a cool little gadget from Japan!

You can easily make shapes or trace things with the handy paper cutter. Much easier than scissors!

Product Page Only 1575 yen with a small handling fee from Rinkya Stores!

[Japan][gadget]

Japan Likes Their Piggy Banks Fancy!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000

These piggy banks are dressed in jewelry and heels for a fashionable display!

More Pig Items From Japan
Check out the Piggy & Elephant Humping Banks!
Pig Measuring Tape
Pig Ear Phones!

[Japan][gadget][only in japan][piggy banks]

I Have Found Your New Broom!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000

It is items like these that make me fully appreciate the functionality of Japan design.

Take a boring, ugly, but necessary function such as a broom and dustpan and
Torel, an awesome Japanese design company, creates a colorful object that hides the mess and can look good in a corner at your house.

Turned at this angle, no one can tell what it is!

Product Page via Rinkya Stores

[Japan][design from japan]

Meanest Prank Gadget EVER!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurel) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000

At least for me that is...

A HUGE flying remote controlled cockroach!

Yeah, it is obvious it looks like a big huge plastic thing but if this came at me I would run away screaming!

Product Page via Rinkya Stores

Other Scary Gadgets From Japan:

Gross Roach Keychain
Remote Controlled Rat!

[Japan][gadget][remote controlled toy]