bridge.jpn » Japanese gift ideas http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com Japan shopping service, personal shopper - Japanese fashion, cosmetics and online shopping blog Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:41:57 +0000 ja hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1-RC4 Sakura motif umbrella http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2013/05/umbrella.html http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2013/05/umbrella.html#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 11:05:01 +0000 editor http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/?p=10343 Rainy days is going to be something to look forward to (*^-`)v
No kidding,,, I am serious!

Without a single clue on what I am talking about?? (・_・*)(*・_・)

The BIG hint: Umbrella

When the umbrella gets wet, Sakura patterns appear! Isn’t it amazing?
Apparently the Japanese who came up with this idea, thinks that an umbrella should not STAY as a useful tool only. A few interesting yet playful touches is needed for an umbrella, hence the “Sakura Mechanism” was born.

We have to agreed that this creative umbrella is going to brighten even what seems to be the most gloomiest day. Before you know, you will be yearning for more wet days… my guess (o^-^o)

Other than Sakuras, cute prints like Disney characters, animals are showing up.

Thumbs Up for whoever who designed this d(*v*)b
Bet rainy seasons is going to be twice the fun with it!

creative Japan umbrella / Plain when dry

creative Japan umbrella / floral prints showed up when wet

Japanese designed high tech umbrella

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Japanese brand, Samantha Thavasa might just have the answer for it.
A collaboration project between Japan’s morning show and Samantha Thavasa itself, the “DREAM Bag” was born with seeking and combining opinions from female guest commentators, on what their ideas of a DREAM bag should be like.

Besides the “kawaii” design, the bag was filled with wonderful ideas from all the six female guests. I picked up a few of the selling points.
Do ideas like such echo your very own?

1. A mini bag that can bring for lunch or even use for events like party.
(Solution) The design that comes with a detachable cute mini bag “child” that can be used on its own or as a set.

2. Should length could be lengthen or shortened.
(Solution) Design with adjustable handle strap.
– Wow! That’s innovative! w(@o@)w

3. I can’t seem to organize my things. Bag interior is always messy.
(Solution) An internal pouch like bag is added for keeping messy things out of sight. They have this interesting term in Japan, “BAG in BAG”.

4. Able to check myself in the mirror in the train, escaping the eyes of other commuters.
(Solution) A flippable mirror attached to the front pocket.
– This is the trigger for me. The MUST BUY catalyst (” /><)/

5. Cold drinks or wet umbrella can be dumped into the bag at ease.
(Solution) Special built-in holder for pet bottle holder or umbrella use.
– And so I had just dropped one into the shopping cart (`_`;)

6. It will be good to be used as shoulder bag occasionally.
(Solution) Shoulder bag strap comes as set.

As from 22nd-Nov, Samantha Thasava started accepting pre-orders online.
Price: 29.925yen
Color: Black, Beige, Pink beige

Please inquire through the below button for more details.

Japanese bag brand / Samantha

Multi purpose bag]]> http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2012/11/samantha-thavasa.html/feed 0 Rilakkuma cookies (Limited edition) http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2012/10/rilakkuma-cookie.html http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2012/10/rilakkuma-cookie.html#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:05:51 +0000 editor http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/?p=6279 Rilakkuma, has got so famous now even though it was born only in year 2003.
He has an air of innocence with a tender look on the face that naturally captivates one’s heart.
Love the way he looks very unproportional, a small body with a big, heavy head.

Can’t seem to get enough of Rilakkuma, like me?
How about trying out these new limited edition cookies?
Each has a different Rilakkuma’s face printed on it.

Available only for a limited period of time, these cookies come in 2 types,
Rilakkuma store logo and egg designs.

580yen / 5pcs　(Plain)

Rilakkuma store logo design and egg designs cookies

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Trendy cat design products

Which are you? A dog or a cat lover? Difficult choice I would say, but cats won my heart by just a narrow margin. They have an air of nobility and innocent look that is simply irresistible.

For those cat lovers who just can’t seem to get enough of cats, here are some cool, popular cat design items picked up from ViVi magazine. Bring these sweet, lovely items out on the streets! Hah! This autumn is not going to be lonely anymore.
(o ^^ o)　meow ~~

Please inquire through the below button for more details.

★ Hat with cat ears： ~999yen ~ 4,725yen
★ Cats design flat shoes ： ~9,975yen
★ Feminine sweatshirt with cat prints： 5,145yen / tity&Co
★ Bag in the shape of cat： 2,940yen / Jemica
★ Socks in cat face design： 1,995yen / Jouetie

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Sanrio/Little twin stars watch

I will bet few people didn’t know about little twin stars.
Born in 1975, they are considered one of the most senior characters in Sanrio group.

Talk about popularity! Can you imagine that new items of Little Twin Stars are still making their way into market after all these 37 years (@^0^@)

It sets me wondering if kids these days know about “kiki & lala”.
But it doesn’t matter whether they know or not, because the little twin star’s watch, currently tops the ranking as the most sellable items among sanrio’s character goods.

No doubt that the sweet design attracts, but the charm of cuties, “kiki and lala” win the heart of many, I think.

So let your memories of Little Twin stars be wind back with this popular watch　(*^-`)v

Please inquire through the below button for more details.

Price:
3,990yen
Color:
White, Pink
]]> http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2012/08/twin-stars.html/feed 0 Carnation rice crackers for mother’s day gift http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2012/04/mothers-day-gift.html http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/2012/04/mothers-day-gift.html#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:55:43 +0000 editor http://en-blog.bridge.jpn.com/?p=1223 If you are wondering what about the words on the rice cracker, they are “Thank you mum”. And decorations of carnations, the representative flower for mother’s day aren’t forgotten (.^_-.)

Expressing simple words like “thank you mum” can be a task “equivalent to conquering a mountain” for many people. With this concept, cracker shops came up with rice crackers written with words of appreciation to tell your mum that you really appreciate what she did for you. It didn’t end here. The crackers came with three designs per pack including a heart shape. Well, I will leave the judgement to yourself to decide if this is a good idea.

But the one who probably get the biggest smile will be the cracker shops which came up with this idea.

Check them out in Takashimaya department store if you are interested.

Delicious mother day's present

Food as gift on Mother's day

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