The Hello Kitty Vibrator is the stuff of legend in Japan…except it’s very real.
As the Wiki Uncyclopedia.org/explains: The Hello Kitty Vibrator [ハローキティ バイブレータ” Haroo Kiti Baibureeta) also known as Happy-makes my daughter-spin-toys in Japan are often used by Japanese schoolgirls during the long periods of time (up to 10 minutes) when they are not engaged in sexual activity with tentacle monsters or each other. [hee, hee]
It has almost five years have passed since we last saw mythical Hello Kitty Vibrator, a vibrating pink toy great for massaging away the day’s stress. Now our sponsor, J-List is happy to announce the glorious return of the official Hello Kitty Massager in its crazy new form and in six colors. This new Sanrio product features Japan’s most famous feline cross-dressed as a horse “kigurumi” (full head and body costume), with a cute oversized head, a petite body and 7 small rounded studs…
Need I say more? You just gotta get it NOW!
International Cosplay Summit –Anime fans mass in Japan for cosplay fest– Reuters, Wed Aug 1, 2007, TOKYO - Women in breastplates, men with swords, and blond vampires paced the staid halls of Japan’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday….gathering for an international Cosplay Summit, part of Tokyo’s efforts to raise its world profile and promote a “Cool Japan”…
Oh noooo! This weekend is the World Cosplay Summit and I haven’t a thing to wear.
Wait, wait. I don’t need anything. I can wear a fundoshi [ふんどし], a traditional Japanese loincloth from JLIST, our sponsor. :-)
Now there’s a very traditional cosplay costume that’s sure to get attention.
The fundoshi/loincloth, has a special place in Japan’s history and traditions, and even today is still used worn during festivals. I heard that’s it’s considered sexy when worn by women, hee, hee.
To put onfundoshi, drape the cloth part behind your back, so that it falls between your legs, and pull the straps around you and tie in the front. Pull the cloth between your legs from behind to the front and pull over the tie and let it all hang out.
Last week it was ‘Gips’ love—medical cosplay with bondage overtones.
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The new trendy term today is Kegadol from Kega (怪我)–injury and Idol (アイドルaidoru)–a heavily promoted and merchandised female entertainer.
The ‘Kegadol’ trend stems largely from the character Rei Ayanami in Neon Genesis Evangelion, who is injured several times during the series and she then appears with a bandaged eye and other body parts. Eye-patches have become a staple in anime culture as well, with eyepatch wearing characters appearing in such anime as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Battle Vixens, Lone Wolf and Cub, Fullmetal Alchemist, Bleach, D.Gray Man and others, where an eyepatch adds something “mysterious” and distinctive to the character. An eyepatch has even showed up in Tarantino’s film Kill Bill.
Almost everyone in Japan has had an eye infection or disease at some point and for that reason eyepatches are a common sight. Our sponsor, JLIST, offers this real Japanese eyepatch that’s easy on the eyes, fully adjustable and comes with two pads. The Eye Patch — String Type is a great way to enjoy cosplay. Just adjust and fit the straps around your ears, with breathing holes to let air get through and gauze to stop dust and airborne particles from getting inside.
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My friend “Mulboyne” writes:
Wani Books has just released a new book of “Kegadol” - idols sporting bandaged arms and eyes. This appears to be a cross between the meganekko (girls with glasses) and mask fetish shots that are already widely available. Bandages are a popular part of some goth loli outfits… Wani Books say their collection puts a “moe” spin on this trend.
Hello, Kitschy —How Internet jokes helped a Japanese ad mascot make it to American malls— New York Times, July 22, 2007….the cable channel Nicktoons Network will begin showing a series of two-minute stop-motion animation shorts featuring a brown, squarish creature with arms and legs and a mouth permanently thrown wide open to reveal sharp white teeth…whose name is Domo-kun…more...
Domo-kun is the biggest seller of the 3Yen’s sponsor, JList.com. Domo-kun is the official mascot of Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK, and their brilliantly named “BS” networks (broadcast satellite), hee, hee.
You can buy Domo-kun, the lovable monster who bows to you and says “Domo” (which means “thank you”). You really need this great item from Japan, a small stuffed plush of Domo-kun that is 8 inches tall and 10 inches wide (the span of his arms). Great for all lovers of terminally cute culture from Japan! Buy it now!
The terminally hip can watch all 10 Episodes of Domo-kun now on YouTube.
Japan mulling tax on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, other devices SmallNetBuilder - Tim Higgins - July 12, 2007—On July 5, a workshop was held by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) to consider imposing a “Radio Utilization Fee.” The fee would apply to radio devices that operate in license-free spectrum, which includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and UWB technologies....more.…
Hmmm, let me see. I’ve got three bluetooth cellphones, two wifi routers, two iPod transmitters, a wireless printer, WiFi-enabled camera, a couple of RFID credit cards, an RF highway toll card, three RF car keys, and buddha-knows how many damn remote controls. Now the Japan wants to tax and license them. Sheesh.
I’d love to see how the bureaucrats want to “handle” the licensing of our sponsor, J-List, wireless products like the WX10 - Wireless Remote Control Vibrator.
Actually, I think the bureaucrats cooking up this new licensing law ought to required to take products like the new stealthy remote vibrator, the WX10 test them on each other to “evaluate” the Utilization Fee needed for making them quiver with delight with its 10-mode vibrating pattern options. What with its a cool controller that looks like it could even be attached it to a keychain (”What? Oh, that’s just my car alarm”), I bet the government would come up with a way to make this is one sneaky hummer that will surely inspire a smile or two while squeezing more taxes out the Japanese public. BUY IT NOW BEFORE THEY TAX IT!
The WX10 - Wireless Remote Control Vibrator is made with a cool-looking matte black rubber with a remote that runs on one CN23A 12volt battery (a little smaller than a AAA) and the vibe shaft takes 2 AAAs. For those of you who have watched Japanese AV, will undoubtedly recognize this specialized tool of the trade, a remote control vibrator, which you can activate it from across the room—Consider the possibilities for fun!
J-List also carries the WR-V Egg Remote Control. This silver egg shaped rotor measures a 2 cm (0.8 inches) in girth and 6 cm ( 2.5 inches) in length and has a loop attachment to allow easy removal. The remote control is 2.75″ long (7 cm) and has an easy on and off switch so you can buzz the egg sight unseen. It comes with small batteries (included) and a bottle of sex lotion. The egg is “for amusement only” — makes a great joke gift for your lover! Order the best straight from Japan from J-List—You’ve got a friend in Japan!
Without a doubt, Japan has some of the world’s best products…. sometimes in the strangest ways.
For example, the most perfect pencil eraser on the planet is from the Sakura company, the Deluxe Foam Eraser W. It’s the perfect eraser in every way— fits as easily in your hand as it does in your pencil case, erases with ease (no need to press hard), doesn’t become dirty fast, and eases cleanly (the leavings are easy to clean up). You’ll be amazed.
Mo’ amazing is Japan’s “kneading erasers” in desert and food flavors such as this CURRY-Scented Neri-Keshi / Kneading Eraser!
For all you Eraserheads out there, here’s a treat that you wish you could eat, but can’t, so don’t. This delicious-smelling eraser comes in a parody style package and looks, and smells (but does not taste!) like real curry. Maybe even more fun once you take it out of the box, so you can imagine that it’s just a simple eraser and then — WOW! — the whiff of curry is upon you. For those of you who sometimes find yourself sniffing even normal erasers, this is your dream eraser. A kneading eraser that can be smooshed and mooshed into different shapes and sizes. Do. Not. Eat. It.
Although my policy has always been, “anything more than a mouthful is a waste”…
The 3Yen’s sponsor, J-List carries plenty of OVERKILL for Japanese breast love. For example, J-List carries a great Japanese “Oppai Ball *G Cup*.” J-List describes that this massive silicon ball is prefect for, “all those times when you need something large, soft and supple to squeeze… a desktop oppai (boob) for stress relief.”
“Stress relief?” Ri-i-ight.
Or mo’ betta’…. Get your very own “Venus Pillow” Oppai/Breast Pillow from J-List. It’s much more cost effective than my previous report, The Silicon Valley of the Dolls. This puerile pillow is perfect for a rest after watching too much anime like the Japanese guy pictured below.
Check out the creepy solar-powered fappy-happy-face robot, the Hidamari no Tami — Momo Iro ~ Pink. As they nod their head to a nonexistent tune, the Sunshine Buddies give a laid-back relaxing smile to wherever you display them— just put it ‘em the sun and they’ll love you forever. Get Happy!
This week’s featured product from our sponsor J-List.com is a Hidamari no Tami —”the Sunshine Buddies.” The solar-powered, Robo Relaxation Birdie, the Kotori Dayori -Solar Relaxation Hummingbird is something for your make your world globally warmer, bright, cheerful and Japaneseque.
This interactive solar toy from Tomy, that never needs a battery change and always has a birdie vibe for your space. The weird thing about this melodic bird is you can take it off its base and hold it in your hand, and it still sings—a robotically pleasing IC-chirping song that changes enough to keep it interesting and relaxing.
Now why a “hummingbird” would chirp is beyond me. However, the colors are totally Japanese vibrant and lively, and compliment the “modern stylized hummingbird design.” Hmmm, it looks VERY “stylized” for a hummingbird. Buy the Birdie now!
The Truck Yarou series is burned into the consciousness of most Japanese and truck fans throughout the world because its Dekotora (Decoration Trucks).
These wild looking Dekotora are a sort of underworld within the trucking community of Japan. Truck drivers add all sorts of fins, wings, lights, and designs to their trucks, so much that they start looking like armored neon mecha bots plowing down the open road. The back of this t-shirt features a wave logo design reminiscent of the famous woodblock print by Hokusai.
Recently, friend, Bobo-the-Clown, who reports for the MSN-Mainichi Daily News asked me:
What has happened to deco tora? They used to be everywhere, but I haven’t seen one in years. I remember the ones with all the flashing lights like those that appeared in film “Black Rain” were quite common, but it would be at least a decade since I have seen one.
Well, damn if I didn’t find a hot little Dekotora –decoration truck– sitting next my tire and custom wheel shop the other day in Kawasaki, as you can see here.
Yep, dekotora still exist, but there has been a decline for several reasons. First, number of independent truckers has dropped because gas prices and competition so the number of independent-minded truckers who want to dress up their ride has dropped too. In addition, the government has been cracking down the the more hazardous aspects of dekotora—all that chrome has got to be deadly.
Notice in the photo that in the background on the left is a regular blue Isuzu truck that is the same model and year as the dekotora (デコトラ). That’s quite a difference between identical models of that Isuzu truck, isn’t it?
This is daytime photo, but at night is when dekotora really shine with neon, ultraviolet and strobe lights, wild paint jobs, and shiny stainless or golden exterior parts. As you can see these decorations are both on exterior and also in the interior the cab and the trailer. Most dekotora are created by independent truckers out of their work trucks for fun, but some are made by hobbyists just for show and special events—those are sometimes referred to as “Art Trucks” (アートトラック).
The key to the Dekotora popularity goes way back to the movie series that started the boom in 1975, Truck Yaro (トラック野郎). The series featured a rebel trucker who drove his garishly decorated truck all over Japan. That movie series was a huge hit for over a decade. See the YouTube video of Truck Yaro below and check out one of the many home videos of Dekotora on YouTube.
To see more modern examples of dekotora , visit my press photographer friend, Masa-san’s website, MasaMania.com (Sorry, but a free registration is required to see these photos).
Mixed Bathing sadly is a becoming a rarity for the Japanese. Likewise, going to the sento—public baths is also a fading tradition, especially going to a dorm sento for students.
UPDATE:
Many Japanese morn the loss of their tradition of konyoku [混浴 ] / mixed bathing. Therefore, there are many Japanese bathing videos available such as this adult series from the 3Yen’s kind sponsor J-List, by the called, “Zenta …”
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The Eye Patch — String Type
Domo-kun 
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Buy it now from J-List!
Get Happy!
The weird thing about this melodic bird is you can take it off its base and hold it in your hand, and it still sings—a robotically pleasing IC-chirping song that changes enough to keep it interesting and relaxing. 
Buy the Birdie now!
Mixed Bathing 
