Toys + Activities
Bilingual Picture Dictionary
$ 39.00
How do you say “thank you” in Japanese? What’s the Japanese word for "tomato"? How about "teacher"? Like a trusty translator, this picture dictionary answers these questions and more, guiding you through the most common everyday words and phrases in the Japanese language. Each entry features colorful retro illustrations that remind us of our own school textbooks. Perfect for bilingual children, beginners, or enthusiasts alike, this handy guide is an easy and fun way to master the basics of the Japanese language.
Japanese to English, and English to Japanese versions available.
Dimensions: Height: 9 1/2" Width: 4"
Page Numbers: 286 pages
Tokyo, Japan
Brooch
$ 50.00
As much a picture book for adults as it is for children, Brooch is a beautiful, sentimental story about finding your personal identity. Its delicate, rice paper-thin pages are slightly translucent and let you see the drawings awaiting you before you flip to them for a tactile reading experience beyond everyday picture books. This English edition of Brooch is translated from the Japanese by the author herself, keeping the poetic words and message intact through the language barrier.
About the Author
Yayako Uchida is a Japanese actress who found success as an author with Brooch, her first picture book. Her poetic, lyrical version of a children's book has won over children and adults alike with its simple but powerful story of self-discovery. Brooch was created in collaboration with artist Yoshie Watanabe, whose soft, colorful drawings give life to Uchida's fragile words.
Dimensions: Height: 7" Width: 10"
Pages: 136 pages
Tokyo, Japan
The Family of Fourteen - And the Moon
$ 28.00
A picture-book series portraying the activities of a three-generation household of mice—Mama, Papa, Grandpa, Grandma, and ten children—The Family of Fourteen has grown to a dozen volumes and sold over ten million copies in Japanese and several other languages. This volume tells the story of the family's moon-viewing festival, following each member as they look at the moon and reflect.
About the Author
Kazuo Iwamura graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts and moved to Tochigi Prefecture to become a farmer. There, he began writing a children’s series that would eventually become The Family of Fourteen, a tremendously popular award-winning series about a family of field mice. Today, the Kazuo Iwamura Picture Book Museum stands in Tochigi as a reminder of his contributions to children’s literature. He has also been named a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government.
Language: English
Author: Kazuo Iwamura
Pages: 30
Dimensions: Height: 10½” Width: 7½”
Tokyo, Japan
MT Washi Tape - Grid
$ 5.00
From sealing a lunch bag to wrapping a special gift, the world of washi tape is a playground for the creative mind. Washi tape is made from translucent Japanese rice paper and comes in an endless spectrum of colors and patterns. It features a gentle adhesive, making it easy to stick on and tear off without damaging any surfaces. Its soft, tactile texture and colorful prints are perfect for craft projects- use it to customize and decorate notebooks, letters, labels, packages, and even your walls!
About MT Washi Tape
Washi tape was invented by MT, a 100-year-old company specializing in paper adhesives. In 2006, the company received notice that three women in Tokyo had been using their utility tapes to make beautiful craft projects. Inspired by their creativity, MT invited the women to tour the factory and began developing an entirely new type of colorful, adaptable tape that could be used for creative projects. Today, washi tape comes in thousands of colors, prints, and designs, and has a cult following among crafters and stationery aficionados throughout the world.
Materials: Washi Paper
Dimensions: Diameter: 1/2"
Chiba, Japan
MT Washi Tape - Neko
$ 10.00
From sealing a lunch bag to wrapping a special gift, the world of washi tape is a playground for the creative mind. Washi tape is made from translucent Japanese rice paper and comes in an endless spectrum of colors and patterns. It features a gentle adhesive, making it easy to stick on and tear off without damaging any surfaces. Its soft, tactile texture and colorful prints are perfect for craft projects- use it to customize and decorate notebooks, letters, labels, packages, and even your walls!
About MT Washi Tape
Washi tape was invented by MT, a 100-year-old company specializing in paper adhesives. In 2006, the company received notice that three women in Tokyo had been using their utility tapes to make beautiful craft projects. Inspired by their creativity, MT invited the women to tour the factory and began developing an entirely new type of colorful, adaptable tape that could be used for creative projects. Today, washi tape comes in thousands of colors, prints, and designs, and has a cult following among crafters and stationery aficionados throughout the world.
Materials: Washi Paper
Dimensions: Width: 1 3/4" Height: 1 1/3"
Chiba, Japan
Beech Wood Sideways Rattle
$ 14.00
A classic children’s toy, rattles are known to stimulate a baby’s tactile, visual, and musical senses. This geometric rattle shakes vertically or horizontally, making knocking sounds that keep your little one entertained for hours. Made of smooth, lightweight beech wood, the undulated rattle is sealed with beeswax for an easy grip.
About Moku Yusya
These artful wooden toys are created in a small toymakers’ workshop based in the rural prefecture of Ehime, where beechwood trees grow locally. Made with all-natural materials, each classic toy is designed to be passed down through the generations. A portion of proceeds from the purchase of these toys is donated to support the Carbon Offsetting Project, a Japan-based effort to combat global climate change.
Materials: Beech wood, beeswax finish
Dimensions: Height: 5 ⅜”, Width: ¾”
Beech Wood Bunny Rattle
$ 20.00
A classic children’s toy, rattles are known to stimulate a baby’s tactile, visual, and musical senses. This adorable bunny rattle is made from smooth, lightweight beechwood that is finished with a thin coating of beeswax, making it ideal for teething infants and those with sensitive skin. When shaken, the bunny’s ears knock together to make a delightful noise that keeps your little one entertained for hours.
About Moku Yusya
These artful wooden toys are created in a small toymakers’ workshop based in the rural prefecture of Ehime, where beechwood trees grow locally. Made with all-natural materials, each classic toy is designed to be passed down through the generations. A portion of proceeds from the purchase of these toys is donated to support the Carbon Offsetting Project, a Japan-based effort to combat global climate change.
Materials: Beech wood, beeswax finish
Dimensions: Height: 3 ½”, Width: 3”, Depth: ¾”
Wooden Dinosaur - Stegosaurus
$ 16.00
Travel back to a land before time. These incredibly lightweight wooden dinosaurs brighten up any counter, shelf, or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan, each one is handpainted and crafted from sustainable albizia lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in four dinosaur shapes. Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 3.5" Width: 1"
Care: Albizia wood is fragile and may be unsuitable for children below 5 years of age.
Wooden Dinosaur - Brachiosaurus
$ 16.00
Travel back to a land before time. These incredibly lightweight wooden dinosaurs brighten up any counter, shelf, or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan, each one is handpainted and crafted from sustainable albizia lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in four dinosaur shapes. Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 3.5" Width: 1.3"
Care: Albizia wood is fragile and may be unsuitable for children below 5 years of age.
Wooden Dinosaur - Triceratops
$ 16.00
Travel back to a land before time. These incredibly lightweight wooden dinosaurs brighten up any counter, shelf, or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan, each one is handpainted and crafted from sustainable albizia lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in four dinosaur shapes. Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 3.5" Width: 1"
Care: Albizia wood is fragile and may be unsuitable for children below 5 years of age.
Wooden Dinosaur - T-Rex
$ 16.00
Travel back to a land before time. These incredibly lightweight wooden dinosaurs brighten up any counter, shelf, or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan, each one is handpainted and crafted from sustainable albizia lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in four dinosaur shapes. Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 3.7" Width: 1.3"
Care: Albizia wood is fragile and may be unsuitable for children below 5 years of age.
Wooden Animal - Sloth
$ 16.00
These small Albizia wood animals are ideal gifts for kids and adults alike. They brighten up any counter, desk or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan and handcrafted from sustainable lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in more than 20 animal shapes.
Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 2“ Width: 1“ Length: 2¾“
Wooden Animal - Owl
$ 16.00
These small Albizia wood animals are ideal gifts for kids and adults alike. They brighten up any counter, desk or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan and handcrafted from sustainable lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in more than 20 animal shapes.
Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 2¼” Width: 1¼“ Length: 1½“
Wooden Animal - Lion
$ 16.00
These small Albizia wood animals are ideal gifts for kids and adults alike. They brighten up any counter, desk or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan and handcrafted from sustainable lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in more than 20 animal shapes.
Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 1¾” Width: 1¼“ Length: 3“
Wooden Animal - Zebra
$ 16.00
These small Albizia wood animals are ideal gifts for kids and adults alike. They brighten up any counter, desk or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan and handcrafted from sustainable lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in more than 20 animal shapes.
Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 2½” Width: 1“ Length: 2½“
Wooden Animal - Sheep
$ 16.00
These small Albizia wood animals are ideal gifts for kids and adults alike. They brighten up any counter, desk or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan and handcrafted from sustainable lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in more than 20 animal shapes.
Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 1¾” Width: 1¼“ Length: 2¾“
Wooden Animal - Porcupine
$ 16.00
These small Albizia wood animals are ideal gifts for kids and adults alike. They brighten up any counter, desk or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan and handcrafted from sustainable lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in more than 20 animal shapes.
Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 1½” Width: 1¼“ Length: 1¼“
Wooden Animal - Penguin
$ 16.00
These small Albizia wood animals are ideal gifts for kids and adults alike. They brighten up any counter, desk or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan and handcrafted from sustainable lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in more than 20 animal shapes.
Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 2¾” Width: 2“ Length: 1¼“
Wooden Animal - Malayan Tapir
$ 16.00
These small Albizia wood animals are ideal gifts for kids and adults alike. They brighten up any counter, desk or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan and handcrafted from sustainable lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in more than 20 animal shapes.
Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 1¾” Width: 1¼“ Length: 2¾“
Wooden Animal - Kangaroo
$ 16.00
These small Albizia wood animals are ideal gifts for kids and adults alike. They brighten up any counter, desk or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan and handcrafted from sustainable lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in more than 20 animal shapes.
Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 3¼” Width: 1¼“ Length: 2¼“
Wooden Animal - Hippo
$ 16.00
These small Albizia wood animals are ideal gifts for kids and adults alike. They brighten up any counter, desk or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan and handcrafted from sustainable lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in more than 20 animal shapes.
Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 2” Width: 1¼“ Length: 3“
Wooden Animal - Cat
$ 16.00
These small Albizia wood animals are ideal gifts for kids and adults alike. They brighten up any counter, desk or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan and handcrafted from sustainable lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in more than 20 animal shapes.
Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 2“ Width: 1¼“ Length: 2¾“
Wooden Animal - Duck
$ 16.00
These small Albizia wood animals are ideal gifts for kids and adults alike. They brighten up any counter, desk or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan and handcrafted from sustainable lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in more than 20 animal shapes.
Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 2½“ Width: 1¼“ Length: 2½“
Wooden Animal - Donkey
$ 16.00
These small Albizia wood animals are ideal gifts for kids and adults alike. They brighten up any counter, desk or table. Designed by T-Lab in Japan and handcrafted from sustainable lumber by Indonesian woodworkers.
Available in more than 20 animal shapes.
Recommended for ages 5+
Materials: Albizia Wood
Dimensions: Height: 2¼“ Width: 1¼“ Length: 3“
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