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Trendsetting Military Bags - CanCam's Take For 2010 Fall

Military bag for your work or school for everyday use, blended in with cute fur charm. Thumb up for the combination.

Jewelna Rose Harajuku Store | ¥19.950 | Request This

Metal gold casual tote bag. The inside is floral-printed - sorry no pic but really cute; love the ANNA SUI logos printed!

Typical yet heavy-duty campus tote bag with the high sense cute military patch. Comes with the chain.

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Posted September 2, 2010 by FlutterScape 
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SAKURASAKU Glass - Japanese Spirit of Appreciating The Beading


The glass-bottom is cut the way that it shapes the cherry blossom.

 
Here I love the sense of appreciating even tiny water drops formed by the condensation - the sakura print is cute yet profound.


The cutting of glass is conducted by nationally certified artisans.

Tumbler designed by 100% - Hironao Tsuboi

¥2,100 | Request at FlutterScape | Source

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Posted August 31, 2010 by FlutterScape 
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+d Bookcup - Carry Your Relaxation

Have you been bored with your book cover? I have to say Japan is really fond of making everything so cute that you are proud of having it, just like this book cover.

Shaped like a mug cup, this little cute one should bring a little extra something to your lunch/tea time. 


Available from 4 colors. Which one is your favorite?

What I really love about this book cover is that its bookmark looks like a tea bag - kawaii!!

Relax and enjoy your reading time ^^

Designer: Rie Akutsu & Koji Shimizu
Size: W167 × D163 × H2mm

Source | ¥3,741 | Buy at FlutterScape

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Posted August 31, 2010 by FlutterScape 
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zipper40 - Fantastic Light Leaking From Zipper

This fantastic light object, zipper40, is designed by Setsuo Kitaoka, one of the major Japanese players in the design industry.
The light leaks out of the zippers so softly yet sharply that it brings about the futuristic atmosphere to the space.
Zipper40 is pretty light so you can carry it around to your desired space but unfortunately, it is not code-less.

Available from Gharan shop for ¥68,000.

       

 

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Posted August 29, 2010 by FlutterScape 
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Get Ready For Winter With Hand-knitted Mario Sweaters


I just came across with this officially licensed Mario Brothers sweaters.


8-bit Marios on the front...lol


w00t! Found the coin inside one of the pockets!

These awesome  100% wool sweaters are available from Shigesato Itoi for ¥36,000. They are all hand-knitted buddy.

FlutterScape is here to help you acquire these sweaters - let's make a request and find your very own personal shopper.

By Takehiro Kakiyama

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Posted August 29, 2010 by FlutterScape 
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Vote for FlutterScape, Win Rilakkuma Rhinestone Mouse!

We are really happy to announce today that we have been nominated as Asia's Top 50 App by Echelon!!

Yatta-!! We have not been able to come this far without our fans' support - seriously. Thank you so much!!!

The nomination ends on August 31th, 2010 and the result of vote will come out on September 1st, 2010. 

We still have some days left but in order to make sure that FlutterScape will be selected as Asia's best website and we prove that our fans are awesome, we need to ask you to kindly vote for us from the following link:

http://www.e27.sg/top-50-apps/ (You can find us "FlutterScape" on the first column, row 12 - the position may change from time to time)

We would like to express our gratitude to you (well, as always ^^ heehee) so we have the following Rilakkuma Rhinestone USB Mouse to give away!!

This cute USB mouse has been sold out everywhere and you can no longer find it elsewhere.

Very kawaii, isn't it!?

So here is how to win this Rilakkuma Rhinestone USB Mouse:
  1. Vote for FlutterScape (http://www.e27.sg/top-50-apps/)
  2. Post "Voted! Go Go FlutterScape!! Asia's Top 50 App!! http://clicky.me/AsiasTop" to our wall of FlutterScape fan page (http://www.facebook.com/flutterscape)
  3. Optional: you can add little cheerful words in your own words to the end of your post, so as to earn extra credit ^^
  4. The winner will be chosen from those who did (1) and (2) above and will be announced in this blog post on September 1st, 2010.
Note:
  • For those who have already voted, please just make a post to our fan page!
  • You can only vote once - well, one vote is more than enough, arigato ne ^^
  • If you are selected as the winner, we will personally contact you to have your home address and ship it by Express Shipping right away (so you will have the mouse in your hand by around September 5th - yatta ^^). We can ship the item from Tokyo to any country!

We have appreciated not only your passion for Anime, Manga, Culture, Food, Language and anything Japan but also your continuous love and support for FlutterScape!

We have many exciting improvements for our website down the road so that you can enjoy getting connected to the like-minded people from all over the world, exchange fresh information on your interests and shop unique goodies from Japan with ease, trust and fun!!

Itsumo Arigatooooo, you guys rock!!

By Takehiro Kakiyama

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Posted August 24, 2010 by FlutterScape 
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Our One Piece's Beloved Creature Den-den Mushi Is Now For Sale

Puru puru puru.... puru puru puru....

I am sure those who have been into One Piece know what I am talking about lol

Our beloved One Piece creature used as a communication device, Den-den Mushi, is now produced, not in the function of transmitter but of a tape-measure.

Here they are!

"Golden Den-den Mushi" - appears in some episodes and only someone is being given an authority to use this Golden Den-den Mushi. Question: Do you know who that would be?

You can measure up to 80cm (approx. 31.5 inches) by pulling out its body with its tale pressed. And you can store the tape back i in automatically by pressing the golden shiny button on top of its body.

Kinda hard to see, but all the sailing record of the Straw Hat Pirates up to this date is labeled onto the measuring tape - cool!

Mr. Nagahama, a producer of the manufacturer, stated that he has always thought all the Den-den Mushis that appear in One Piece vary differently from color to size to pattern, etc. and therefore they were charming enough to attract him to come up with some product ideas using Den-den Mushis. 

Can you tell when this Den-den Mushi appears? (Hint: Prison)

Very cute! 

Another question: To whom does this Den-den Mushi belog? (Hint: Marine)

Hahaha love the goaty!

Made out of pretty high quality plastic, it would be also awesome just to exhibit it on the desk.
Den-den Mushi tape-measure are available from 3 different types as above and available at ¥840 at the stores in Japan.

I myself really want all of them but they are gonna be ready for sale from the end of September 2010 - damn, cannot wait!

If you wish to get them from Japan, our sellers from Japan are willing to help you so please flutter your request from the following link, thank you ^^

by Takehiro Kakiyama

★THANK YOU FROM FLUTTERSCAPE★

Just a small heads up - thanks to you all, FlutterScape has been nominated as Asia's Top 50 App, yeah!!
We have really appreciated your support and love all the way to Tokyo!!

Just one little vote is all we wanna ask - please vote for us from here: http://www.e27.sg/top-50-apps/
(FlutterScape is listed on the very left column, ありがとう!! ^^)

 

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Posted August 19, 2010 by FlutterScape 
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Sweet Girls Deserve All Things Kawaii

"Kyaaaaaaaaa kore kawaiiiiiii (きゃぁぁぁぁぁこれかわいいぃぃぃ)"

We always scream like this whenever we find anything kawaii.

Here are some kawaii goodies that fill your life with happiness and kawaiiness.

Which odor do you feel like today?

-LOHAS Aroma Soy Candle-
Made out of soy, Gelato Pique's new room candle is not only eco-friendly but also very rich in odor, available from three odor choices including rose (pink), lavender (purple), camomile (mint). 
(Available at Gelato Pique Shinjuku LUMINE 2F)

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Wanna go a little bit wild tonight?

-Angel Heart x HELLO KITTY Collaboration Perfume-
Celebrating Hello Kitty's 35th Anniversary, Angel Heart produces such a cute perfume package which includes the special anniversary ring and stickers.
Its fruity and sweet fragrance would make your surroundings turn around.

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Kawaiiness x Music

You care about kawaiiness but also about the quality of sound?
This cute colorful headphone is produced by JBL in a collaboration with ROXY.
With the small cute pouch, carrying the headphone comes fun and handy! 
(Roxy/Quicksilver Japan)

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What is this curvy thing?

-Aroma Mist Pod ICHIRIN-
The body line is designed the way that it looks like a single-flower base, where the aroma mist is diffused from the top nozzle.
What it is so attractive about this diffusor is that it also functions as a humidifier.

4 colors: Pink, Brown, White and Blue are available.

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4 products above are handpicked from the magazine Sweet.

Sweet always features sweet things for sweet girls.
June issue (released on May 12th) comes with Hello Kitty Preppy Tote Bag.
(Takarajima-sha, available from 650yen)

[Want this item? Request for flutter!]

By Takehiro Kakiyama

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Posted May 25, 2010 by FlutterScape 
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Harvest Your Wild Rice on Your Boobies

Maybe the title got you here.

Named "My Rice Field Bra (マイ田んぼブラ)", this bra reflects the youth's ongoing trend in agriculture here in Japan.

Triump, the underwear company, releases such a concept bra twice a year to promote the lure of underwear.

You can plant to the both side of bra and enjoy harvesting your rice.

Eye candies go on her or rice field? heehee

Just so you know, the bra is not for sales and unfortunately, FlutterScape cannot provide you even if you really really want it.

As much as Triump wishes, I hope this bra campaign gives a light on the agricultural industry in Japan somehow while Japan's food self-sufficiency has been in decrease over decades.

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What do you think of this bra?
Do you also have interesting concept of clothing like this in your country?

By Takehiro Kakiyama

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Posted May 20, 2010 by FlutterScape 
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Hiro's Subjective Top 5 "Alarm Clock" Ranking

I used to be a morning person but nowadays I can't help rolling over and going back to sleep - not good!

So I went look for an alarm clock that gotta be better and more functional than my alarm clock iPhone application.

Here is my very subjective ranking below.
I rated interesting alarm clocks from Japan as follows and listed in the order of being from dysfunctional to functional heex2.

1. Flying Alarm Clock
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I liked the idea but the propeller should fly to far far away from you.

Waking-up Possibility: ★☆☆☆☆
Idea: ★★☆☆☆
Loudness: ★★☆☆☆
Design: ★☆☆☆☆
Impulse Buying: ★☆☆☆☆

2. DangerBomb ClockClock
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Reminded me of 24 lol Alarm starts beeping to the annoying level 1 minute before the explosion but I would not probably fix the time bomb with sleepy eyes and brain within 1 minute given.  

Waking-up Possibility: ★☆☆☆☆
Idea: ★☆☆☆☆
Loudness: ★★☆☆☆
Design: ★★★★☆
Impulse Buying: ★★☆☆☆

3. Gun O'clock
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Fun and excellent idea but he cannot wake me up lol

Waking-up Possibility: ★★☆☆☆
Idea: ★★★★☆
Loudness: ★★☆☆☆
Design: ★★☆☆☆
Impulse Buying: ★★★☆☆

4. Railroad Crossing Alarm Clock
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"Mom! I don't wanna get hit by the train!!"
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Voila! I beautifully survived from my nightmare and woke up.

Waking-up Possibility: ★★★★☆
Idea: ★★★★☆
Loudness: ★★★★☆
Design: ★★★☆☆
Impulse Buying: ★★★☆☆

5. Nanda Clocky
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The alarm clock that tries to run away from you - what a smart idea, as well as its great design.

Waking-up Possibility: ★★★★☆
Idea: ★★★★☆
Loudness: ★★★☆☆
Design: ★★★★★
Impulse Buying: ★★★★☆

Do you have an alarm clock right for you?
Which alarm clock do you find interesting?

Your comment will be highly appreciated ^^
Thank you for reading my post as always!

By Takehiro Kakiyama

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Posted May 14, 2010 by FlutterScape 
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