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Japanese Nail Clippers, Razors and Tweezers: Brands Guide
Japanese nail clippers (Suwada, Green Bell, Kai, Feather), Feather razors, kamisori straight razors and tweezers: models, prices and buying tips.
Origami Paper and Washi: Sizes, Chiyogami and Washi Tape
Origami paper sizes in cm and inches, types of Japanese origami paper, what washi is made of, chiyogami vs yuzen,…
Japanese Fans and Wind Chimes: Sensu, Uchiwa and Furin
Japanese fans and wind chimes: sensu vs uchiwa, folding fan sizes and types, war fans, Kyoto and Marugame crafts, furin…
Riichi Mahjong: Rules, Yaku List, Scoring and Japanese Sets
Riichi mahjong explained: all 136 tiles, how to play, yaku list and yakuman, han and fu scoring, Japanese tile sets,…
Japanese Sandals: Geta, Zori and Setta Types, Sizes and Wear
Japanese sandals explained: geta vs zori vs setta, types of geta, men's, women's and kids' size charts, how to wear…
Hanafuda Cards: Japanese Flower Cards, Koi-Koi Rules and Yaku
Hanafuda explained: all 48 Japanese flower cards by month, point values, koi-koi rules and yaku chart, Nintendo decks, karuta, sizes…
How to Buy Japanese Pokémon Cards from Japan: A US Buyer’s Guide
Buy Japanese Pokémon cards from the US through an international retailer, a US importer, proxy buying or permitted forwarding. Learn…
Kokeshi Dolls: Japanese Wooden Doll Types, Meaning and Prices
Kokeshi dolls explained: what Japanese wooden dolls mean, the 11–12 traditional lineages, creative Usaburo kokeshi, sizes, prices, vintage value and…
Japanese Lucky Charms: Maneki Neko, Daruma and Omamori Meanings
Japanese lucky charms explained: maneki neko paw and color meanings, which daruma eye to paint first, omamori types, disposal, prices…
Japanese Hanko (Inkan) Name Stamps: Types, Sizes and Prices
What a Japanese hanko or inkan is: jitsuin, bank and everyday seals, size chart, materials, fonts, registration for foreigners, Shachihata…