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J-List 100,000 Likes Facebook Celebration

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In addition to posting these site updates three times per week, J-List runs a popular Twitter feed and Facebook page in which I share lots of images and product information. This week our Facebook page crossed 100,000 likes, so we're going to have a celebration and give you $10 off any order of $50 or more. To use the coupon, visit either J-List or JBOX.com and enter code FB100K at the cart page. Expires on Oct 11.

Today is "Pantsu Day"

Stock Market Crash In the Sky, Laputa

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Tonight one of my favorite films is going to be shown on Japanese TV: Hayao Miyazaki's classic Castle in the Sky Laputa, usually known in the West without the final word since la puta has an unflattering meaning in Spanish. My son and I will be watching, and will join the rest of Japan in tweeting the Spell of Destruction spoken by Sheeta and Pazu at the end of the film -- "Barus!" -- which set a record of 25,088 tweets sent in the space of one second when the film was shown two years ago. As a result, today has been named the Barus Matsuri or Festival of Barus, the day Japan's otakus band together and crash Twitter. Unfortunately for those who play in the stock market, the film's broadcast might just trigger another kind of crash. In a bizarre effect known as The Ghibli Principle, the broadcasting of any film by Studio Ghibli in Japan is supposedly followed by instability in the New York Stock Exchange which often continues for 1-2 weeks. It's nothing more than an urban legend, of course, helped along by the fact that Ghibli films are always shown at 9 pm on Fridays, which happens to correspond to the Friday opening of the market in New York. Fridays, of course, are when the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank announces employment and other statistics about the economy, so it's not unreasonable that the market will tend to be more active around this time, up or down. Of course you should not take investment advice from anime phenomenon ^_^
If you're a fan of Laputa, we've got the film on Blu-ray with full subtitles/dubbed tracks, plus other great products.

Laputa is one of the best animated films from Japan.

My Favorite Japanese Foods

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I've heard that it's impossible to live in a country unless you truly enjoy the food there, and it's certainly true in my case -- I couldn't be happy in Japan if I didn't love eating here. Although some might imagine that the Japanese eat sashimi and sushi every day, in reality the diet here is quite varied, and many common foods aren't Japanese at all. One example is the honorary national food of Japan, curry rice, a thick curry stew eaten over steamed rice that was introduced by the British around 1860. Many foods that we consider "Chinese," like chow mein or fried rice, have intertwined with Japanese dishes for so long that the two are almost impossible to separate, but some foods do maintain a distinct Chinese feel to them, such as gyoza dumplings (aka "pot stickers"). One popular category of food in Japan is donburi, which is any food served over a large bowl of white rice, like 牛丼 gyudon (beef bowl) or 親子丼 oyakodon ("Parent-and-Child Bowl," or chicken and scrambled egg served over rice). One of my favorite dishes is Katsudon, a fried pork cutlet (katsu) served over a bowl of rice (don). Because katsu also means "to win" in Japanese, it's common for parents to serve this to their kids before a big test or sporting event to show their support.

Some of my favorite Japanese foods.

Four Kana Japanese Words

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There's a category of four-syllable (or four kana) words used here that are so loaded with meaning they boggle the mind, and I found they were quite fun to study and use. First is せっかくsekkaku (seh-KAH-koo), which carries the implication of having gone to great trouble to do something for someone only to have them not appreciate your efforts. Another fun word is やっぱり yappari (yah-PAH-ree), which means "just as I thought" or "as I expected" or "Aha! I knew you'd be trying to peek into the girl's bath!" When you learn something that surprises you, you might use the phrase なるほど naruhodo, which can be translated as "wow, I didn't know that" or "I see your point," and in a TV drama, a police inspector might mutter this to themselves as a signal to viewers that he'd found another piece of a puzzle. Finally there's とにかく tonikaku (toh-nee-kah-koo), which just means "at any rate" "regardless of that fact" or just "anyway." When my bilingual son was growing up, he got confused and accidentally combined English and Japanese stems to create the hybrid word toni-way (tonikaku + anyway), which has been a running joke in our family ever since.

Here are some random Japanese phrases for you.

Cool Products Monday, August 5, 2013

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For the new update, we've got some excellent products from Japan for you. You can view all new J-List products by clicking this link.

Today's New & Restocked Items

Otomedia Aug 2013

Otomedia Aug 2013

Catch up with the hottest characters in anime today in a new issue of Otomedia! Tons of cool art and exclusive info for otaku girls everywhere. Features info on the newest anime such as Attack on Titan, Free!, Kuroko no Basket, Carnival and Uta no Prince-sama, plus art and more from all the newest otome games. You also get tons of free stuff, like posters and other exclusive fan collectibles!
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New 'Yuri' Manga In StockNew 'Yuri' Manga In Stock
Yagi is an unpopular girl w/ no friends until she meets cute idol Madoka and 2 other girls via Yagi's popular internet show. A great yuri manga w/ a twist, girl gets yuri harem!
Steins;Gate Heiji Kyokusen no EpigraphSteins;Gate Heiji Kyokusen no Epigraph
Fans of the epic sci-fi series Steins;Gate will love this new side story manga by Tadasu Yoshida. See your favorite characters again in this brand new story.
Cool Sword Art Online HG Prize FiguresCool Sword Art Online HG Prize Figures
Fans of the hit anime Sword Art Online, check out these amazing prize figures of Asuna (Titania) and Leafa. Great additions to your collection.
Personal Body CoolerPersonal Body Cooler
Restocked by popular demand! This is a great go-anywhere personal body cooler which works with battery or USB power!
New Twintails Tribute T-shirt!New Twintails Tribute T-shirt!
Our newest J-List original T-shirt is for fans of Hatsune Miku and all the other 2D girls who sport the twintail hair style that we love. Order one now!
Popular Twintails Photobooks + MorePopular Twintails Photobooks + More
Enjoy today's restocked photobooks, including Sunny Day and Twin Tail, loaded with gorgeous photos of cute Japanese twintail girls.
mini Sep 2013mini Sep 2013
See limited stock of the new issue of "Mini, the fun fashion magazine that gives you cool free fashion accessories in every issue!
Cosplay Glasses, 8-Bit Sunglasses PostedCosplay Glasses, 8-Bit Sunglasses Posted
Get into a style that is perfectly your own, with these great fashion glasses + 8-bit sunglasses, restocked today.
Space Battleship Yamato 2199 (Blu-ray)Space Battleship Yamato 2199 (Blu-ray)
J-List is happy to have the re-make of Space Battleship Yamato available for our customers, now on Blu-ray with full English subtitles. Big update today!
Huge Restocking of Touhou Games + SoundtracksHuge Restocking of Touhou Games + Soundtracks
Touhou isn't just the best shooting game ever made. It's also a fountain of Japanese popular culture, and J-List has restocked the games today.
If My Heart Had Wings, a Great Visual NovelIf My Heart Had Wings, a Great Visual Novel
This beautiful HD game by new visual novel studio MoeNovel is now in stock and shipping! Get the download edition or the shrinkwrapped package version!
Fun Products for you SmartphoneFun Products for you Smartphone
We've got plenty of amazing products for your iPhone or Android phone, like the popular Puchi Puchi Endless Bubble Wrap phone case, restocked now!
Today's Restocked Star Wars Japan ItemToday's Restocked Star Wars Japan Item
Those Darth Vader + Stormtrooper cups are back in stock, if you're a fan of these popular cups. Browse our other Star Wars Japan items too!
Laputa & Nausicaa Plush Toys RestockedLaputa & Nausicaa Plush Toys Restocked
Japanese fans tweeted "Barus!" while watching Laputa last Friday 143,199 times, a new world record. To celebrate (?), we restocked these cute plush toys.
Hello Kitty Wants to Wear Your GlassesHello Kitty Wants to Wear Your Glasses
We restocked the legendary Hello Kitty Glasses Stand. Hello Kitty "wears" your glasses for you overnight!
Ridiculously Coffee CupsRidiculously Coffee Cups
We defy anyone to find a cuter panda or frog coffee cup than the awesome ones we're restocking today. Click to browse now.
Big Sale on Study Products, Stationery + More

Big Sale on Study Products, Stationery + More

With school coming up for students around the world, we've not only restocked some great items for you, so we're offering a limited chance to earn 3X J-List Points on all these great stationery, notebooks, pens, pencils, and all the study tools you need, for this month of August only. Whether you're going to study Japanese or just want to use Japan's innovative study tools, you should check out these items.
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Frito-Lay PIZZA-LA Doritos - Shrimp FlavorFrito-Lay PIZZA-LA Doritos - Shrimp Flavor
Doritos has teamed up with the Japanese pizza chain, Pizza-La, to bring the taste of authentic Japanese pizza to everyone.
Other Delicious Snacks from JapanOther Delicious Snacks from Japan
From Glico's amazing Salt n' Vanilla Collon (cookies you serve cold in the summer) to Jaga Butter Pretz and more, we've got some nice new items.
Traditional Dagashi Bento Pack RestockedTraditional Dagashi Bento Pack Restocked
Our customers have spoken: they love the dagashi bento sampler, which gives you a selection of random Showa Era treats in a fun bento box!
Other Chewy Snacks TooOther Chewy Snacks Too
Take home these new snacks from Japan; favorites like Hi-Chew, Toppo, Poiful, Fusen no Mi, Sushi Gummies, and dagashi, all restocked today.
Traditional Bento Boxes PostedTraditional Bento Boxes Posted
Our customers love our elegant traditional bento boxes from Japan, and today we have a nice update of items for you, incl. Mugi's bento box from K-On!
Nyanko Sensei + Pokemon Bento BoxesNyanko Sensei + Pokemon Bento Boxes
These cool new bento boxes feature Nyanko Sensei designs, making them the perfect choice for cat lovers and fans of the anime series Natsume Yujin-cho.
Pikachu Face Silicon MoldPikachu Face Silicon Mold
Pokemon lovers of all ages are sure to enjoy all the fantastic treats that you can make into the shape of Pikachu, from chocolate to ice cubes to cakes.
Hello Kitty & Other Bento AccessoriesHello Kitty & Other Bento Accessories
If life gives you lemons, make Hello Kitty onigiri rice balls, I always say. We restocked our most popular Hello Kitty "decoben" kit today.
Cute Rice Molds, Bento Picks + MoreCute Rice Molds, Bento Picks + More
Create that perfect bento creation with the help of these cute and useful kitchen tools, decorations and more.
Tatami Pillows for SummerTatami Pillows for Summer
Relax in the summer with a pillow that won't get too warm. These natural pillows are made from the same material as the traditional soft tatami mats.
Traditional JINBEI, Yukata, Kimonos RestockedTraditional JINBEI, Yukata, Kimonos Restocked
Our Jinbei pajama/kimonos sold out in record time, but we managed to get some more. You can wear these to a festival or sleep in them when it's hot out.
Capsule Q Fraulein Ika Musume Set of 5Capsule Q Fraulein Ika Musume Set of 5
Our favorite invader from the deep sea is back in this cute Ika Musume Cellphone Strap Set. Preorder now to get your very own mini Ika for your phone!
Sailor Mars S.H. Figurearts Action FigureSailor Mars S.H. Figurearts Action Figure
Mars Power, Makeup! The elegant and fiery Sailor Mars gets an action figure. Have fun posing her in numerous ways including her iconic poses in the anime!
Sailor Moon Luna Pen Pouch and Tissue HoldersSailor Moon Luna Pen Pouch and Tissue Holders
Let Luna help keep your pens & tissues while impressing your friends with these adorable Plush Pen Pouch and Tissue Holder from Sailor Moon.
 Raiden Revoltech Action Figure Raiden Revoltech Action Figure
From the hit action video game Metal Gear Rising Revengeance comes this awesome action figure of badass cyborg ninja; Raiden. Preorder now!
Strength Nendoroid Figure Anime ver.Strength Nendoroid Figure Anime ver.
From the super cool anime Black Rock Shooter comes this kawaii Nendoroid of Strength who's armed with her massive Ogre Arm. Wow!

New and Restocked NSFW / 18+ products

Dengeki Hime Sep 2013

Dengeki Hime Sep 2013

Enjoy tons of beautiful art and juicy info in the latest issue of the popular magazine for fans of the steamier side of anime and games, published by Dengeki. It's filled with great moe content you'll love, plus free stuff too, in form of a large "waterproof" shower tapestry and more. Enjoy our favorite ero magazine from Japan!
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Lingerie the Best vol. 29Lingerie the Best vol. 29
Get closer to your favorite JAV stars with another issue of Lingerie The Best, with actual pantsu and other lingerie right in the box for you.
Under ComplexUnder Complex
For fans of Japanese girls, we got a great book for you. Featuring young and energetic schoolgirls posing in their school uniforms for your eyes to feast.
Striped Panties are JusticeStriped Panties are Justice
Shimapan lovers, great news! We have a new fantastic hentai manga based on the sexiest piece of underwear. Check it out now!
Great H-Manga AvailableGreat H-Manga Available
Here are today's restocked ero manga too, including Love Kano Bitch, Ijimetai Oppai Hajimemashita, Houkagou Tin Time and more.
English Ero Manga TooEnglish Ero Manga Too
We've carried the popular English translated ecchi manga from Icarus Comics for years, and have good news: a big restocking of popular titles!
Our Favorite Ecchi Artbooks RestockedOur Favorite Ecchi Artbooks Restocked
Check out these two artbooks we're happy are back in stock: L.L. Candy by Kokaku Sumeragi, and the Illustrated Works of Eiji Hikage.
New Ero Figures Posted to the SiteNew Ero Figures Posted to the Site
There are many naughty figures in Japan called "cast off" because you can remove their clothing. See today's newly posted offerings, they're great.
Fellatio Hole with Saliva LotionFellatio Hole with Saliva Lotion
Another premium stress relief accessory for men brought to you by Tamatoys, this time catering to all oral pleasure lovers, with this unique onahole.
Wash-less Lotion for Tekoki (Hand job)Wash-less Lotion for Tekoki (Hand job)
Tamatoys never cease to amaze with brilliant ideas, the new addition to our catalog is a Tamatoys lubricant for tekoki!
Love Body Miyu, Other Love Pillows RestockedLove Body Miyu, Other Love Pillows Restocked
The inflatable love dolls from Japan are popular, and we've got a big restocking for you today. Choose from the Moe Pillow series or Love Body Miyu.
Parody Onahole Toys incl. Hatsune Miku!Parody Onahole Toys incl. Hatsune Miku!
Now you can bring your love of Hatsune Miku to the next level with the Future Loid Mikuty parody toys we restocked today. Great for Twintail fans!
Great Oppai Products RestockedGreat Oppai Products Restocked
Sometimes a man needs to squeeze something soft and round, and for all those times J-List has our popular line of "oppai" toys. Click to see now.
The Top Eroge in EnglishThe Top Eroge in English
We've got, ahem, a lot of amazing English eroge titles for you to explore, like the delicious Boob Wars, which apparently involves boobs.
School Swimsuit H 55 - Rie (Blu-ray Disc)School Swimsuit H 55 - Rie (Blu-ray Disc)
Featuring the bombshell Rie-chan and her hot 97 H-cup chest, this production in full HD Blu-ray will please all viewers who have a things for tight swimsuits.
Slave Lesbian vol. 8Slave Lesbian vol. 8
A awesome new lesbian DVD with 2 hot OLs enslaving one of their colleagues for tons of amazing lesbian training and 3P female sex action.
Premium Treasure - Kokoro Harumiya 8 HoursPremium Treasure - Kokoro Harumiya 8 Hours
Prestige releases the a new best-of for the freshly retired Kokoro Harumiya. Fans don't miss the 2-DVD 8 hour collector's pack!
Czech Roommate at the HomestayCzech Roommate at the Homestay
The crew from Hunter flies to Czech Republic and documents the results of their "study" on several hot blond chicks from Prague.
New Hentai Anime DVDs PostedNew Hentai Anime DVDs Posted
See a nice update of ecchi anime titles, from the awesome works of Maya Miyazaki to Mogudan and more. DVD and Blu-ray titles available.
Restocked DVD and Blu-ray for You

Restocked DVD and Blu-ray for You

Finally, we've got some of Japan's best professional AV for you, including 8 hour Blu-ray collections featuring Tsubomi, Nana Usami and Kurumi Tachibana, awesome times with gaijin with Miracle Bishoujo Lesbian AV Debut with Kiera and Blonde Bishoujo Anal Nakadashi, superb titles by Yuma Asami like High Leg Leotard Instructor and Naughty Widow Story, plus the best Twintail ero cosplay!
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J-List's Thanks Sale for Facebook 100K

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In addition to posting these site updates three times per week, J-List runs a popular Twitter feed and Facebook page in which I share lots of images and product information. This week our Facebook page crossed 100,000 likes, so we're going to have a celebration and give you $10 off any order of $50 or more. To use the coupon, visit either J-List or JBOX.com and enter code FB100K at the cart page. Expires on Oct 11.

My Favorite Summer Festivals in Japan

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Although I dislike the oppressive heat and humidity of summer in Japan, I'm a big fan of Japanese summer festivals, a great excuse to wear a yukata and mingle with hundreds of other people while you drink beer and eat good food. Japanese love to celebrate festivals, and every city and town in Japan has its own unique traditions. Some of the more famous festivals in Japan include the Awa-Odori Festival in Tokushima, Shikoku, which features teams of dancers moving like the foam on the sea (awa) after a wave has crashed (there's a small festival held in Tokyo too); the Daimoji Matsuri in Kyoto, in which the character 大 dai (meaning "great") is written on the side of a nearby mountain with bonfires; and the Nebuta Festival in Aomori, with its famous Edo Period floats. Each festival is different from all the others, but most involve festival-goers carrying a heavy omikoshi (a kind of portable Shinto shrine) through the town and playing of taiko drums while wearing traditional samurai underwear. One of the highlights of a Japanese festival are the food stalls which sell everything fromtakoyaki and taiyaki to cold beer to a delicious boiled-potato-and-butter treat called Jaga Butter, and I'm always happy to sample what they've got. If you're ever making plans to visit Japan, be sure to look up what festivals will be going on while you're here.

I'm a fan of summer festivals in Japan.

The Joy of Twintail Hair

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There are a lot of unique fashions that are either created or enriched by Japan's anime subculture world, like the "Absolute Zone" look, or shimapan, or the trend of building cat ears into everything. Then there's "twintails," the kawaii hair style sported by dozens of anime characters and popular Japanese idols these days. According to the Japan Twintail Association (yes, this exists), this unique hairstyle started showing up as a "charm point" for characters in the early 1980s with shows like Himitsu no Akko-chan and Dr. Slump, but really took off with 1992's iconic Sailor Moon, which officially introduced the concept of moé -- characters specifically designed so that viewers couldn't help but become obsessed with them. Now the twintail look is everywhere, and we couldn't imagine characters like Azusa from K-On!, Kuroko from A Certain Scientific Railgun and Hatsune Miku without their elegant twintails trailing along behind them. The hair style is regularly worn by cute Japanese idol groups like AKB48 and Momoiro Clover Z, and check out this photobook if you're a twintail fan. We even have a new Twintails Tribute T-shirt you might want to check out.

"Twintails" have become an icon of Japanese subculture.

"Otaku no Papa wa Gaikoku-jin"

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Sometimes I think my family would make the basis for an interesting 4-koma manga series along the lines of Darling wa Gaikokujin, a comic about a Japanese woman who thinks she's found the "perfect" American husband but is surprised when things don't always go as she expects. In the tradition of every magical girl show ever, my daughter would be the main character, since she's quite おっちょこちょい occhokochoi, translatable as "clumsy in a cute way," always needing help from everyone around her just like Usagi, Doremi and Madoka. Her brother would be a glasses-wearing egghead, constantly pointing out her faults, which is what he does already, and we could make jokes based on his over-analytical approach to English compared with her tendency to use words freely without actually knowing what they mean. I think I'd make a pretty cool anime father character, a good-hearted but bumbling American who loves Japanese hot springs baths and who sometimes knows things that Japanese have no idea about (like how to write the kanji for 'rose' 薔薇). Having my wife as the president of their company (since my wife is president of J-List) would create some humorous situations, too -- she could try to pull rank on her husband while at home -- while providing an updated vision of women in Japanese pop culture. So if you have any contacts at a major manga studio in Japan, please send them my way! We've even thought of a name for the manga: お宅のパパは外国人 Otaku no Papa wa Gaikokujin (Your Father is a Foreigner).

Something like this, maybe.

Cool Products Wednesday, August 7, 2013

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For the new update, we've got some excellent products from Japan for you. You can view all new J-List products by clicking this link.

Today's New & Restocked Items

Dengeki G's Magazine Sep 2013

Dengeki G's Magazine Sep 2013

Pick up the latest edition of Dengeki G's, the premiere anime magazine with cool omake extras. Coming with this issue is a limited edition Niitengo figure featuring the always kawaii Kuroneko from Oreimo! Then enjoy great articles and beautiful art of your favorite moe shows. Plus, this month there are new issues of fun moe manga like Oreimo, RO-KYU-BU!, Sword Art Online, Angel Beats!, Vividred Operation, Little Busters!, and Guilty Crown. Don't miss it!
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Young Ace Sep 2013Young Ace Sep 2013
It's time for another fresh volume of Young Ace, Kadokawa's vivid monthly manga serial packed with dozens of popular titles, with furigana kanji readings throughout!
Queen's Blade Premium Visual Book ~ MESUQueen's Blade Premium Visual Book ~ MESU
We have a special treat for fans of Queen's Blade. This is a one of a kind premium artbook & Blu-ray set, one you won't find anywhere else. Grab one now!
Gorgeous Artbooks RestockedGorgeous Artbooks Restocked
See great 2D artbooks from Japan, including the popular Type Moon 10th Anniversary artbook + works by Kantoku, Yuru Yuri and more.
Awesome Shinsengumi Letter OpenersAwesome Shinsengumi Letter Openers
Break open your letters and bills with a stylish katana from Japan. Featuring 3 swords used by the badass Shinsengumi police force in Kyoto. Cool!
Long Sleeve School Sailor Uniform SetLong Sleeve School Sailor Uniform Set
For our cosplay fans, here's a new Japanese school uniform set just waiting to be worn. Get them now and become a certified Japanese school girl!
Soft Bank Dog MaskSoft Bank Dog Mask
A great new deluxe mask of Otousan, the dog from the famous Soft Bank commercials here in Japan. Recommended for furries and fans of Soft Bank.
Restocked Cosplay ProductsRestocked Cosplay Products
And make sure to browse through our collection of accessories and outfits for your dressing up as a school girl, maid, or yakuza member.
Awesome Japanese Socks RestockedAwesome Japanese Socks Restocked
Our customers keep buying up our awesome Japanese over-knee socks (aka "Absolute Zone" socks), so we keep posting more for you.
Hatsune Miku Blu-ray, CDsHatsune Miku Blu-ray, CDs
Fans of smoking hot virtual idol Hatsune Miku should be sure to check out our selection of concert Blu-rays, including rare limited editions!
Soreyuke! Burunyan-Man Portable (PSP the Best)Soreyuke! Burunyan-Man Portable (PSP the Best)
Here's a fun side-scrolling shooting game starring adorable catgirls in tight and sexy bloomers! Hours of moe gameplay!
TAKOYAKI Real Food StrapTAKOYAKI Real Food Strap
Here's another fun and wacky food strap featuring the takoyaki (octopus balls), found in Akihabara and during summer festivals. So realistic!
Fun Hello Kitty Products from JapanFun Hello Kitty Products from Japan
We restocked those fun "omatsuri" straps representing famous Japanese festival foods and activities, pus the Hello Kitty Ningyo Yaki maker.
Cute Studio Ghibli Portable ToothbrushesCute Studio Ghibli Portable Toothbrushes
Teach your little ones the value of dental hygiene with the help of your favorite Ghibli characters; Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro and Jiji from Kiki's Delivery Service.
Totoro Message Stamps, More, TooTotoro Message Stamps, More, Too
Lots of crazy cute Totoro products to be had, including the really awesome Totoro rubber stamps, which let you send messages in Japanese.
Amazing Stationery Items from Japan

Amazing Stationery Items from Japan

We have a big update of interesting Japanese pens + more, just in time for school to start. One awesome idea is the Kezuri Cap, a pencil sharpener that screws onto the end of any PET bottle, so the pencil shavings stay safely inside. We also have a great new high-tech eraser to help your school work, plus a major restocking of Japanese pens, pencil cases and various tools to help you study better.
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'StichLock' Paper Stitcher Back in Stock'StichLock' Paper Stitcher Back in Stock
Also: one of the most popular items in our history has been the StitchLock, a staple-less stapler that knits sheets of paper together. You need one!
Cute 'Kutsushita Nyanako' Items RestockedCute 'Kutsushita Nyanako' Items Restocked
Also: see super cute pen and pencil cases restocked, the kawaii way to carry your writing instruments to class.
Lots of Fun Japanese Snacks Posted TodayLots of Fun Japanese Snacks Posted Today
Plus, as always, we've gotten some great Japan-only treats for you today, like a new flavor of Wata Pachi, the cotton-textured candy mixed with "popping rocks."
Hokkaido Premium Green Tea Milk CaramelHokkaido Premium Green Tea Milk Caramel
For matcha candy fans, here's an interesting candy treat: traditional caramel candy with a flavor of green tea that can only be found in Kyoto!
Star Wars Pepsi, Other Japanese DrinksStar Wars Pepsi, Other Japanese Drinks
See the last ever restocking of the Star Wars Energy Peps, which powers your Dark Side with lots of caffeine. Also, fat-burning canned coffee?
Japanese Oreos, Ninja Food and Other Fun SnacksJapanese Oreos, Ninja Food and Other Fun Snacks
Check out the delicious Vanilla March of Koala Cookies, Ume Ninja Food, Lotte's Kawarinbo, Japan-only Oreos and some other great snacks.
Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service Bento BoxesTotoro, Kiki's Delivery Service Bento Boxes
Jiji from the Ghibli film Kiki's Delivery Service is now on a very cute and portable bento box. These cute bento boxes are restocked today.
Hello Kitty, Totoro Chopsticks RestockedHello Kitty, Totoro Chopsticks Restocked
These are some of the coolest chopsticks ever, with each made to the highest standards of kawaii. Click to check them out.
Our Most Popular Microwave Rice Cooker EverOur Most Popular Microwave Rice Cooker Ever
One of the most popular products in J-List's history has been our rice cookers, which make it easy to cook white rice for cooking or bento.
Gummy Candy MakerGummy Candy Maker
Not only is this penguin super cute, he's also a functional gummy candy making friend!
Kawaii Panda Sandwich & Onigiri MakersKawaii Panda Sandwich & Onigiri Makers
The Japanese really love pandas, and we've restocked our Panda-shaped sandwich maker. Also, onigiri shapers!
Good Shape Onigiri Makers, Other Kitchen ItemsGood Shape Onigiri Makers, Other Kitchen Items
Onigiri are rice balls that some call the hamburgers of Japan -- packed with delicious insides of meat or fish. Make your own at home!
Spotted on the iTunes Japan StoreSpotted on the iTunes Japan Store
I love the random things you can find on iTunes Japan, like new Kotoko songs for Please Teacher/Twins fans and music from the new otome anime Free.
Today's New Japanese Study ItemsToday's New Japanese Study Items
A big update of study items today, since we're having a big sale this month. We recommend the Zebra Check Set for memorizing any info, or the popular flashcards.
Traditional Products RestockedTraditional Products Restocked
Enjoy Japanese sake the way it was meant to be drank, in a earthenware cup and pitcher. Also, a big update of ninja + samurai swords and display items.
Magical Transforming TowelsMagical Transforming Towels
When the cat girl on this towel gets wet, something magical will happen... for your eyes only. Cute design and a great gift idea.
Ultimate Madoka 1/10 FigureUltimate Madoka 1/10 Figure
Madoka Magica fans, rejoice! Our goddess Madoka has a new figure featuring her Ultimate form. Her gentle smile will brighten up anyone's day.
New Shiryu Choun 1/6 Figure Cheer GirlNew Shiryu Choun 1/6 Figure Cheer Girl
Fans of Ikkitousen will love this new figure of Shiryu Choun. The silver-haired samurai girl turns into a cheerleader! Comes in 2 versions.
Cute Henneko Petanko Rubber Strap SetCute Henneko Petanko Rubber Strap Set
The super moe Kantoku anime, Henneko, gets a Petanko Trading Rubber Strap Box Set featuring your favorite kawaii characters. Preorder now!
Sexy Touka Yatogami Big TowelSexy Touka Yatogami Big Towel
Turn bath time into fun time with this sexy Touka Yatogami Big Towel from the fun anime Date A Live. Recommended for fans. Check it out.

New and Restocked NSFW / 18+ products

The Best Magazine Special Sep 2013The Best Magazine Special Sep 2013
August issues of The Best Magazine are available, including superb digest content and pictures, live action DVDs and more! Other H-magazines too.
Inkan no SilviaInkan no Silvia
Here's an amazing erotic manga about promiscuous women addicted to hot kinky sex. Sounds good to us.
Hatsujo Kei Joshi ~ Women In HeatHatsujo Kei Joshi ~ Women In Heat
We got a fantastic full color adult manga filled with super hot girls who just love a good fucking.
Bokutachi Otokonoko ~ We're OtokonokoBokutachi Otokonoko ~ We're Otokonoko
Seri is a young man aspiring to be the top male idol in Japan, but he's been scouted by an all-joso group! Lots of cute boys in this one.
H-Manga RestockedH-Manga Restocked
See a nice update of manga volumes in stock, like Midara Ryouiki, Mitsuduki Honey, Pure Love, Kimochii? with Drama CD and Change H.
Cyril 1/6 Cast-offCyril 1/6 Cast-off
From Masamune Shirow's PIECES 2, the artist behind Ghost in the Shell, this new Cryil figure is amazingly sexy, made in perfect detail.
Gorgeous 2D Artbooks RestockedGorgeous 2D Artbooks Restocked
A nice update of ecchi artbooks from our favorite artists, from Kantoku to Eiji Hikage to the Queen's Blade series. Browse now.
Don't Let Me Down, BoyDon't Let Me Down, Boy
This new egg shaped onahole is made from super soft silicon, for the perfect 'male stress relief' experience for oneesan fans.
'Stealth' Stress Toys for Men'Stealth' Stress Toys for Men
We've restocked our popular Groomin stylish male stress toys, similar to the Tenga Egg series but they resemble hair wax. So cool!
Your Favorite JAV Actresses in Onahole FormYour Favorite JAV Actresses in Onahole Form
We love stress toys that replicate your favorite female JAV stars, and today we have Sarah, Zhang Xiao Yu + the legendary Maria Ozawa!
'Air Dutch' Dolls, Sexy Twins Onaholes'Air Dutch' Dolls, Sexy Twins Onaholes
Enjoy fun "Air Dutch" (apologies to our friends in The Netherlands), with several popular love dolls restocked today, plus similar onahole toys.
Popular Japanese LotionPopular Japanese Lotion
J-List sells a lot of personal lotion from Japan, for couples of single use. See the awesome Azunyan parody lotion plus...bukkake lotion?
Popular Import Eroge from JapanPopular Import Eroge from Japan
We sell a lot of awesome H-games direct from Japan, like Dramatical Murder, Pastel Chime 3, Premium Play Darkness and the awesome Kiss Bell!
English Eroge from MangaGamerEnglish Eroge from MangaGamer
We carry the excellent English eroge titles from MangaGamer, which are released with no DRM protection and are totally uncensored. We recommend Shuffle!
WAAP Super Best 8 HoursWAAP Super Best 8 Hours
From the Waap label comes this amazing best-of featuring the gorgeous Miwako Yamamoto, a nice collection of performances in high definition.
Stop the Time! Compilation 300 MINStop the Time! Compilation 300 MIN
A great compilation of the "Stop the Time!" joke JAV series, starring the hottest actresses over 300 minutes.
World Class Bishojo Maid - Shelby WakatsukiWorld Class Bishojo Maid - Shelby Wakatsuki
A new hot release featuring Shelby Wakatsuki, born from Portugal and Japanese blood, for all maid outfit and plays lovers.
MEGA Re-MiX Uniform Lesbian 16 Hours!!MEGA Re-MiX Uniform Lesbian 16 Hours!!
Crystal Eizo packs up a collector's box of its popular school uniform lesbian series, featuring the cutest Japanese stars like Tsubomi and more!
Finally, Restocked Ero DVD & Blu-rays for All

Finally, Restocked Ero DVD & Blu-rays for All

Enjoy a huge restocking of ecchi JAV titles, including the great works by those awesome Sailor Moon cosplayers, plus Prestige Premium Treasure starring Shunka Ayami, Rola Takizawa and Yui Akane, Female Director Haruna's Lesbian Nampa and other poplar all-girl titles, Bishoujo Slave Pet with Kana Yume, the "new face debuts" of Emi Goto and Mina Mashiro, plus fun times with blonde girls from Eastern Europe vs Japanese AV actors.
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Did You Use your $10 J-List Coupon Yet?

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In addition to posting these site updates three times per week, J-List runs a popular Twitter feed and Facebook page in which I share lots of images and product information. This week our Facebook page crossed 100,000 likes, so we're going to have a celebration and give you $10 off any order of $50 or more. To use the coupon, visit either J-List or JBOX.com and enter code FB100K at the cart page. Expires on Aug 11.

J-List's Study + Stationery Sale is Going On Now

Strange Japan: Yahoo and Music CDs

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Sometimes it seems that Japan has been custom-made to surprise us all, and I'm not just talking about the Cheeseburger flavored Cheetos they have here. One interesting aspect of Japan is how low-tech the country can be, and in a world in which Google is king and Yahoo a memory of the early days of the Internet, Yahoo Japan is still the leading search engine for most users here, and the Japanese version of Geocities is still going strong. One of the few perks of our small mom-and-pop liquor store is that we get to sell Shonen Jump a day before major book chains, and I'm always amazed at the people who stop by to buy the issue, including men in their 40s wearing business suits and driving expensive Mercedes Benz cars. A huge number of Japanese smoke, and yet they are the longest-lived people on the planet, which is certainly surprising. (My 84-year-old father-in-law smokes like chimney yet is so healthy his doctor asked if he could do an autopsy when he eventually dies so they can find out what his secret is.) I also read that Japan was on track to becoming the world's largest market for music CDs. While digital distribution of music through services like iTunes Japan is certainly popular, there are many fans who prefer to buy music on physical media, which keeps pushing Japan's worldwide share of music CD sales higher.

From Yahoo to music CDs, Japan can seem a little retro

We Love Japanese TV Commercials

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One of the fun things about living in Japan is enjoying the TV commercials here, like a popular commercial for a cockroach spray called Gokiburi Freezing Jet, which freezes bugs without using insecticides. The commercial features "Yuki-Onna" (Snow Woman), a traditional Japanese ghost who breathes cold death on insects. One of the most successful marketing campaigns in recent history has to be Softbank's commercials about a white dog called Otousan (Father), his Japanese wife and daughter, and his (for some reason) black American son, who get together as a family and expound about the benefits of Softbank's family discount packages. The series regularly features famous foreign stars like Quentin Tarantino and Tommy Lee Jones, mainly because Softbank owner Masayoshi Son is a well-known mii-haa, a Japanese word for someone who loves meeting famous people. If you think that little dog is cute, you might be interested in the new Otousan white dog mask we posted to the site today.

Japanese TV commercials are always fun.


Being Normal in Japan

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Language reflects the society that creates it, and there are many interesting words that give us insight into Japan. I consider myself quite a unique individual, and if you said I was the same as every other American, I might be mildly insulted. But to many Japanese, being thought of the same as everyone else -- embodied in the Japanese word 普通 futsuu, meaning "normal" or "usual" -- is generally considered a good thing. When I was in college, I strove to be as different from everyone else as I could be, reading manga and blasting JPOP music in my car, but I had a Japanese girlfriend who got downright upset when I told her she was "a little different" from other Japanese I'd met. In Japanese this concept is expressed either with 変わっている kawatteiru, a soft word implying "odd" or "different," or the stronger word 変 hen, meaning "strange." (Yes, that's the hen in hentai.) My wife is exactly the same: all she wants, she says, is to be thought of as a normal garden-variety Japanese woman, despite the fact that married a gaijin as strange as me.

Maybe admitting to being different at all makes you into this person.

Cool Products Friday, August 9, 2013

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For the new update, we've got some excellent products from Japan for you. You can view all new J-List products by clicking this link.

Today's New & Restocked Items

Comic Alive Sep 2013

Comic Alive Sep 2013

Not to be outdone by its bishoujo sisters Megami and Dengeki, Comic Alive is filled with great manga like Haganai, Steins;Gate, Mayo Chiki, Maria Holic, Hidan no Aria, and Hyperdimension Neptunia. This issue comes with a limited edition figure of Azusa from the fun Kantoku anime Henneko plus you also get two Meiyaku no Leviathan postcards. The best of moe, right here in one volume!
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New KEI Artbook In StockNew KEI Artbook In Stock
For our bishoujo fans, we got this new artbook featuring a compilation of KEI's best moe illustrations like Miku Hatsune, Oreimo, Steins;Gate and more.
Gorgeous Artbooks Restocked TodayGorgeous Artbooks Restocked Today
Fans of Key Visual Arts will love this huge artbook featuring a compilation of Itaru Hinoue's works such as Air, Kanon, Clannad, Little Busters, Rewrite, and more.
New All-Ages Manga TodayNew All-Ages Manga Today
Here's volume 4 of the hilarious manga about a girl who can't take care of her self and the lucky guy she depends on! We love the art in this.
Popular 'Yuri' Works from JapanPopular 'Yuri' Works from Japan
We've got fresh stock of the red-hot Yuri Hime all-girl manga, with cool 3D glasses, plus loads of other fun yuri items!
Hobby Japan Sep 2013Hobby Japan Sep 2013
Get the latest information on models and figures with Hobby Japan. From Gunpla to action figures to Nendoroids to tank/airplane models, this magazine's got everything for everyone.
New Anime Figures In StockNew Anime Figures In Stock
See some great figures in stock, including the adorable Hatsune Miku Nendoroid figure, Miyako from Hidamari Sketch + Kotonoha "cast off."
2014 'Moe' Calendar Season Starts Early

2014 'Moe' Calendar Season Starts Early

We've got some very special news for moe fans: the 2014 calendars for some of Japan's most legendary artists are up and ready for preorder now, a full month earlier than they were last year. So far we've got the awesome new Tony Taka calendar, a new offering from Kantoku, plus Tinkle and Coffee Kizoku. Preorder all of them now!
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Have You See our Wacky Horse Head Masks?Have You See our Wacky Horse Head Masks?
The summer anime conventions are coming, do you have your horse head mask ready? If not, we recently restocked them on the site for you.
Cool J-FashionCool J-Fashion
Get that ultimate kawaii style you have been wanting for so long! Take home some cat tights, striped socks, or even a school uniform.
Grisaia no Kajitsu ~ Le Fruit De La GrisaiaGrisaia no Kajitsu ~ Le Fruit De La Grisaia
The popular visual novel is now available on the PS Vita, updated with new CGs for an even more enjoyable experience.
Anime Games Restocked, TooAnime Games Restocked, Too
Take a look at our selection of Japanese game titles, for PSVita, PSP, PS3, most playable on international game systems.
Totoro & Kingyo Wind BellTotoro & Kingyo Wind Bell
Enjoy this wonderful furin (windbell) that captures the sound of a traditional Japanese summer with is with it's relaxing melody.
Rilakkuma Contact Lens CaseRilakkuma Contact Lens Case
For Rilakkuma fans, this is a kawaii contact lens case that cuts the droll out of doing your nightly lens maneuvers. It's the cutest thing ever.
Re-ment Hello Kitty DagashiRe-ment Hello Kitty Dagashi
We love it when Hello Kitty comes to us in cute alternate, and delicious looking version, like these Japanese wagashi.
Pokemon Well Done Sticker ~ 40pcsPokemon Well Done Sticker ~ 40pcs
Take home a little bit of Pokemon Spirit with this new set of Pocket Monster stickers, featuring Pikachu and his friends.
Our Favorite Crafts from Japan RestockedOur Favorite Crafts from Japan Restocked
Craft your fun with this new edition of the Mousse-chan clay sweets shop, the most artful and inventive "paper clay" molds you will ever seen.
Great Restocking TraditionalGreat Restocking Traditional
Need something to add a little cuteness to your home? We've got lots of great traditional and kawaii items restocked today, like these maneki neko dolls.
Ninja Files and Fude PensNinja Files and Fude Pens
Organize your work or school life with a ninja file folder + pencil board set, especially for made for ninjas, plus use our fine brush pens to practice your Japanese writing.
Awesome Umbrellas from JapanAwesome Umbrellas from Japan
Fight off the rain and each other with these "authentic" samurai sword umbrellas. A fabulous sword umbrella from Japan!
New Japan Snacks TodayNew Japan Snacks Today
Check out today's new seasonal snacks, Glico's Maple Syrup Collon and Nabisco's Strawberry Picola. Grab a box or three before they are gone.
New Mochi SweetsNew Mochi Sweets
A wonderful traditional treat from Japan, these mochi sweets come in three flavors. Serve with green tea for authentic Japanese style.
Restocked Japanese SnacksRestocked Japanese Snacks
Plus we've got lots of fun snacks restocked today, like the cool Pepsi x Cheetos, edamame chips, charcoal coffee candy and more.
Taiyaki Maker for Making Anime TreatsTaiyaki Maker for Making Anime Treats
More fun items restocked: the electric Taiyaki maker, for making delicious fish-shaped pancake-like snacks, so popular in anime.
My Neighbor Totoro & Kiki's Delivery Service Bento BoxMy Neighbor Totoro & Kiki's Delivery Service Bento Box
We got two new 2-tier bento box featuring the adorable Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro and kawaii Jiji from Kiki's Delivery Service.
Traditional and Modern Bento Boxes RestockedTraditional and Modern Bento Boxes Restocked
Before you make your own bento box lunch you'll need a box that matches your personality. Find the one that's made for you.
Bento Accessories and Shapers, TooBento Accessories and Shapers, Too
Even without a bento box you can enjoy Japanese food on-the-go. These accessories make it easy to create your own homemade onigiri. Yum!
Kawaii Products for your KitchenKawaii Products for your Kitchen
We've got tons of cute products for your kitchen, including the Love Love Panda Salt and Pepper Shakers we restocked today. We love these!
Kobato Hasegawa Pre-Painted Assembly KitKobato Hasegawa Pre-Painted Assembly Kit
From the fun fanservice anime; Haganai comes this new figure of the adorable Kobato Hasegawa. We love her gothic lolita dress and cute expression.
Ghost in the Shell Tachikoma Earphone Jack SetGhost in the Shell Tachikoma Earphone Jack Set
You can now own those cute Tachikoma's from cyberpunk anime Ghost in the Shell with this cool Earphone Jack Box Set for your smartphone.
Asuka Gutto-Kuru Collection FigureAsuka Gutto-Kuru Collection Figure
The busty ninja girl from the awesome ecchi anime Senran Kagura gets a new figure. What's nice is you can remove her skirt to reveal her wonderful shimapan!
Sailor Moon Mini PlushSailor Moon Mini Plush
Wonderful news for our Sailor Moon fans: we have 5 cute plushies for preorder. Featuring the Inner Sailor Senshi in an adorable sitting pose so you can cuddle or display them.
Kasumi Yashiro 1/6 Figure White Rabbit ver.Kasumi Yashiro 1/6 Figure White Rabbit ver.
The sweet and charming Kasumi Yashiro from the epic mecha anime Muv-Luv Alternative gets a new figure wearing a sexy bunny girl costume! We want.
Drossel Charming Nendoroid FigureDrossel Charming Nendoroid Figure
From the cool robot anime Fireball Charming comes a Nendoroid figure of Drossel. She comes w/ a variety of optional parts and her eyes can even glow in the dark!
Devil Survivor and Dangan Ronpa NendoroidsDevil Survivor and Dangan Ronpa Nendoroids
Check out our new awesome Nendoroids for preorder featuring the main characters of Devil Survivor 2 and Dangan Ronpa. So cute!
Hibiki Gahana 1/8 FigureHibiki Gahana 1/8 Figure
Idolmaster fans will love this amazing figure of the cheerful and energetic Hibiki. Based on the Idolmaster vol. 6 Blu-ray/DVD illustration!

New and Restocked NSFW / 18+ products

Raizo May 2013Raizo May 2013
Check out our new adult magazine, including Raizo, a hot JAV magazine featuring a wide array of genres, previews from the hottest label, AV stars and amateurs.
Bishoujo Anal Collections 4Bishoujo Anal Collections 4
For people who love to stare at asses, this wonderful photobook is for you. Featuring the hottest AV actresses who are not shy on showing their glorious naked butts.
Jesse - Jessica Kizaki (3000 Limited)Jesse - Jessica Kizaki (3000 Limited)
One of the most popular university girls in JAV; Jessica Kizaki releases her limited edition nude photobook. A great item for Japanese girl lovers and JAV fans.
New 'H' Manga PostedNew 'H' Manga Posted
2 new h-manga up for grabs. Nama Honban Nurehada Tenshi, a Full Color erotic manga. And Dareka Uzukiwo Tomoete, about a girl who's addicted to sex.
Aya Yuri vol. 5Aya Yuri vol. 5
A real treat for fans of yuri lesbian "H." Featuring stories of cute girls engaging in passionate lesbian sex. So hot!
Other Ecchi Manga TooOther Ecchi Manga Too
Great H-manga are back, such as the monster girl story Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou and the guide to SM in Mi mo Kokoro mo Boku no Mono.
Noriko Takai Cast off Figure by Satoshi UrushiharaNoriko Takai Cast off Figure by Satoshi Urushihara
From legendary ero illustrator Satoshi Urushiara comes this very excellent cast off figure of sexy maid; Noriko Takai. Highly recommended.
TRAIL ~ ROOKTRAIL ~ ROOK
Hairwax you say? No. This is a new stealth stress relief toy for men hidden in a small hairwax container! The very discreet Onahole that stays unnoticed!
Oppai Rotor 10Oppai Rotor 10
A fantastic new ecchi accessory for both men and women from Japanese number one toy maker Tamatoys: a pair of breast massager with vibrators attached to them.
Realistic Onahole Stress Toys RestockedRealistic Onahole Stress Toys Restocked
Our most innovative erotic toys are restocked, including Sujiman Kupa Roa for the most realistic playtime ever, or Smoking Phantom Ghost toy for supernatural play.
VIRGIN CUP DX Onahole Toys RestockedVIRGIN CUP DX Onahole Toys Restocked
Our customers certainly love the Virgin Cup series of well designed onahole toys for men, so we went and restocked the whole line. Happy dolphin polishing!
Awesome Japanese Personal LotionAwesome Japanese Personal Lotion
Some of our favorite personal lotion has been restocked, including the legendary Pepee Omega 3 and Organic Lotion for couples and solo use.
Yumina the Ethereal *Golden Master*Yumina the Ethereal *Golden Master*
Remember, that the excellent English translated eroge / RPG Yumina is being produced right now. It's the game that every fan should buy!
Cosplay Roshutsu KenkyuukaiCosplay Roshutsu Kenkyuukai
This anime adaptation of the popular doujin software by Misakura Nankotsu is on Blu-ray, with full HD cosplay girls getting wild in public places.
School Girl Around 30 Years Old - Akiho YoshizawaSchool Girl Around 30 Years Old - Akiho Yoshizawa
Shamelessly parodying the running TV drama "The 30 y/o High School Girl", you'll love this new Blu-Ray featuring hot performances with Akiho Yoshizawa!
Gal Cat Fight Koshien!!Gal Cat Fight Koshien!!
Everyone loves a good cat fight, to see girls slashing and clawing at each other. A hot new release we think you'll enjoy.
Kawaii Bishojo Encyclopedia 8 HoursKawaii Bishojo Encyclopedia 8 Hours
Japanese AV has some of the best looking amateurs, and this huge 2 discs, 8 hours release, featuring a hundred young female amateurs will blow your mind.
Dynamite SP 2 Risa TsukinoDynamite SP 2 Risa Tsukino
Crystal Eizou pays a tribute to Risa Tsukino, releasing a second great compilation, including 7 full uncut movies on 4 DVDs, wow!
Super Excellent DVD & Blu-ray Restocking

Super Excellent DVD & Blu-ray Restocking

Finally enjoy a huge restocking of our most deliciously ecchi JAV titles, including Crystal the Best 8 Hours, School Swimsuit H starring Rie, Paipan Pure Heart with Ai Uehara, Pretty Shimapan and Mini Skirt + Knee Socks Best 4 Hours, Flat Tits + Twintail Collection 8 Hours, the debut of Chika Kitano and Riona Kamijo, Charisma Idols Nakadashi Best 8 Hours, Hitomi Tanaka's epic Genuine Nakadashi and more, plus Lesbian Sweet Trap (I don't think they mean it that way) and more.
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Our Facebook $10 Credit is Almost Ended

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In addition to posting these site updates three times per week, J-List runs a popular Twitter feed and Facebook page in which I share lots of images and product information. This week our Facebook page crossed 100,000 likes, so we're going to have a celebration and give you $10 off any order of $50 or more. To use the coupon, visit either J-List or JBOX.com and enter code FB100K at the cart page. Expires on Aug 11 (this Sunday).

Yumina the Ethereal Ships Aug 30!

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We've got great news for fans of Yumina the Ethereal , our upcoming large-scale ero RPG: the game is being duplicated right now and will ship out August 30th. To help promote this outstanding game, which is loaded with great characters, dungeon crawling and a fun battle system, we've updated the Official Yumina the Ethereal game site with new character art and additional into. We've also prepared a cool demo to give you a taste of the awesome gameplay and story, which you can download from the official site. Preorder your copy now to get free shipping when the game ships, or preorder the download version or package + download set! (Must be 18 to play the demo.)

A New Yuri Anime

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One common theme in anime is the dramatic and/or humorous tension that arises when girls are attracted to other girls. It's a theme seen in Love Lab, a fun new yuri series about the colorful characters who attend Fujisaki Girls Academy, like the boyish and charismatic Riko and student council president Natsuo, who's obsessed with wanting to do "love research" in preparation for the day when she gets a boyfriend...though her research ends up being done with Riko. Yuri (which means lily, as in the flower) is a Japanese term that describes lesbian romantic themes in anime, manga and games, was coined as yuri-zoku ("lily tribe") in 1976. While yuri anime has been around since the hallowed days of the classic Cream Lemon "Escalation" anime, it wasn't until Sailor Moon and the very special "cousins with benefits" relationship of Sailor Uranus and Neptune that the genre could go mainstream with fans. I'm personally a fan of yuri because it's the one thing all fans -- guys or girls -- can get excited about on completely equal terms, and nothing's more fun the cheering for your favorite non-canon yuri couple. Incidentally, we have manyproducts on the site, so if you're a fan why not browse our yuri products now?

A funny yuri anime called Love Lab.
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