And here they are for you to adore.
Thanks for the love Handcrafted Delights!
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Bento at Japanistic
Category Archives: Press
Japanistic is Shop of the Week at Minitoko!
What a lovely surprise! Japanistic was honored as Shop of the Week at Minitoko, with a collection of great images. Thanks for the love, Minitoko.
Semper Fi Momma loves Hobee
More great compliments for Japanistic. Thanks to Semper Fi Momma for this shout out! Here’s what she has to say as part of her Bento Bonanza:
“Lastly, the third site I’d like to give praises to is Japanistic.com. You won’t find bento recipes here, but what you will find is a fantastic range of Japanese and Japanese themed products. Everything from bento boxes, chopsticks, to vegetable cutters, and even some very cool totes. If you adore the Japanese pop culture beyond the stereotypical realm of Hello Kitty THIS IS THE SITE to see. You can also find some great ‘how to’ videos in making traditional bento. (I actually just bought a snack bento and a large 1-level bento, my favorite character is Hobee)” (via)
Thanks so much. We love you too.
Interested in the Hobee Bento she mentions? We’ve got plenty, just waiting for you! (And as much as I hate to say it, it’s a great time to shop, before our Holiday shipping madness begins.)
Japanistic in the news
I am back from Japan, and getting ready to post fun goodies for you all–as soon as I get over the jet lag.
In the meantime, here’s a nice article from today’s Daily Hampshire Gazette and The Republican talking about my big adventure. (via)
By SCOTT MERZBACH / Special to The Republican
NORTHAMPTON – For years, Essentials, a shop with locations in Northampton and Amherst, has been selling products made in Japan.
Now the knowledge and experience Sydne Didier has in retailing and wholesaling through both her stores and the website Japanistic is giving her the opportunity to spend a week in Japan.
Didier was in Japan last week at the invitation of the Japan External Trade Organization, or JETRO, which flew her and several other retailers from Canada, New York and Louisiana to the Pacific rim.
“It’s part of an effort to increase Japanese exports to the United States that are not electronics and cars,” Didier said.
The relationship with the trade organization, Didier explained, developed after an interview she completed with a Japanese program.
The Japanistic website has grown in the last year, with more than 1,000 products, ranging from Japanese bento boxes, which are small lunch pails, to stationery, jewelry, water bottles and mugs.
Didier said her store’s mission is always guided by aesthetics. “I had always been attracted to Japanese design; it’s a consistent thread for me,”Didier said.
She expects to tour various production facilities, meet with mayors in small towns and hopes there will be a chance to improve the selection of items for her customers.
“I’m always looking for new products to bring into the store,” Didier said.
Didier said other retailers may also benefit, as the trip could increase opportunities to pool orders and cut down on the costs of shipping.
“I basically want to go in with an open mind and see what opportunities are there,” Didier said. “I hope to stumble upon products that they are not marketing to us.”
Didier will also have time for sightseeing, visiting attractions such as Nara Park, and her son has asked her to bring back Pokemon paraphernalia.
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Tagged Japanistic in the news, JETRO, My big Japan adventure!
Japanistic gets shout out as “Site We Love” from Family Fun
Feeling proud. This month, Family Fun Magazine honors us as a site they love. A full page of love!
What special items did they feature?
Our Mio 2-Level Bento lunchbox.
Elph’s Circus Benny Snack Box.
Rice Molds, for beautifying your Bento.
More than anything, so nice to know that others appreciate what we’re doing. Thanks for the Love, Family Fun, and of course, all of you.
Cool Moms Choose Japanistic for Pencil Cases
We’ve been getting our share of shout-outs here on Japanistic lately. And we’re pretty proud of this latest one. Cool Mom Picks has chosen our Artemis Pencil Cases as one of their ”Coolest Special Little Extras” in their 2010 Back to School Shopping Guide.
Here’s what they had to say about Japanistic:
“When I was in Japan a few years ago, I tried desperately to pack my suitcase full with as much adorableness as possible. But lucky for me (and you), I don’t have to endure the super long plane ride to stock up on imported Japanese goodies thanks to new find Japanistic…
It’s just like perusing those tiny Japanese boutiques, except without the wicked exchange rate. And the jet lag.”
