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Looks like there is some branded Engrish Hemp merchandise in Japan. In addition to the lighter from today’s Engrish, you can see a similar design and copy on various products, including a sticker and pencil case (I received these all from different people): 

My guess is that the designer of these products knows what ‘dope’ is [...]

As a follow up to my last entry on the bras for men, I found this video from ITN reporting on the subject: 

Found by way of Japan Probe.

Not only have men’s bras been available for a while in Japan, they just reached the number 1 spot on one of Japan’s largest online shops ‘Rakuten’, according to this Japanese news article. The bras come in black, white and pink, and are made of materials that give a luster look and stretchy feel. Why [...]

 Tired of manually counting your children’s chew count? A Japanese company has the answer - called the “Kami Kami Sensor” (’kami’ means ‘chewing’), all you have to do is hook this contraption up to their jaw and it does all the counting for you! 
Based on the theory that chewing at least 30 times before swallowing [...]

Leave it to the Japanese to come up with bizarre great flavor combinations. The newest flavored gum from the Kracie company is black pepper combined with tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango and passionfruit. It will be going on sale at convenience stores in Japan nationwide from November 11th. 
The press release from the Kracie website says [...]

Pepsi Japan (bottled and distributed by Suntory) has introduced a new yogurt flavored cola called Pepsi White. Better hurry up and get your bottle before it’s too late - this baby is going to be sold for a limited time only this winter. 
 The Japanese press release from Suntory says: “With the new sale of Pepsi White, this winter [...]

 You may remember the Engrish entry for “Whitemen” toothpaste - a Chinese toothpaste to help you emulate the nice white teeth of whitemen?
Over the years I have also received a few photos of what was once called “Darkie” toothpaste as well - which was sold all over Asia for a long period of time. As [...]

Periodically I will get sent some photos of these nose clips. They look like clothespins for the nose, and I suppose people think that they can change the look of their nose using these things. 
The packaging on these two seem to promise a lot though:
“You wouldn’t miss a chance!”
“…and full of happiness”
“Indespensable!”
“necessary for your nose!”
 
 
 
 
 
 

Shake it and it changes color!  Colors also change during the day as you use the phone. The idea is that the colors will soothe your soul through stressful times - or maybe it is just a cute marketing gimmick.
Here is a 12 second video to make you feel good: 

Here is the official 15 second [...]

The newest in piggy bank technology from Japan - this one, called “Ikemen Bank” is for lonely women who want to save money but are looking for extra incentive from a hunk who talks to you while you save. The tagline for the bank reads: ”Save 50,000 yen ($500) in no time, while you feel all tingly [...]