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Myojo Ippei-chan Instant Yakisoba Noodles

It’s 2010, and while we don’t have our jetpacks or food in a pill, we have advanced from those terrible Cup of Noodle days. Back in college, instant ramen was just a little cup that you peeled back the cover, … Continue reading

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Yellow Goat’s You Are Awesome Necklace

You are awesome. But you knew that, right? So why not spread your awesomeness (and perhaps overinflated ego) with this cheerful sterling silver necklace ($83) from Yellow Goat, a handmade jewelry line that features unique and quirky pendants, rings and … Continue reading

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Sakura Wall Clock by Stephanie Han Windham

Steph Han Windham is an artist showing and selling work all around southern California.  She has a BFA in Illustration from the Laguna College of Art & Design in and an MFA in Illustration from The School of Visual Arts … Continue reading

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Martin Hsu’s Multigrain Book

We have been longtime fans of Martin Hsu’s colorful and whimsical paintings, which often remind us that deep down inside, we are all children full of fantastic imaginations. Hsu just manages to put them all on paper. Now you can … Continue reading

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Junichi Tsuneoka’s Japanesque iPhone 4 Cover

The iPhone 4 is a beautiful, delicate thing. That’s why you want to keep it protected from the elements, so why not pick up this wooden cover featuring the designs of artist Junichi Tsuneoka? Made from sustainable bamboo and laser … Continue reading

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GAYA Bamboo Sunglasses from Kayu Design

Protect your delicate eyes from harmful UV rays, and do some good while you’re at it! Jamie Lim’s Kayu line features both handbags and sunglasses made from sustainable bamboo. In this case, these GAYA sunglasses ($180) are handcrafted from bamboo … Continue reading

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Street Fighter Inspired Nike Dunks

Alright, so the Nike Dunk SB Street Fighter collection isn’t officially available in stores yet, but they are just so kick ass that we had to post them. I mean, how can you resist a pair of kicks that were … Continue reading

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Vintage Summer Dress from MimeQIQI

It’s one thing to scour thrift shops across America to find that perfect vintage dress. It’s a whole ‘nother thing when that vintage store is in Japan. Etsy store MimeQIQI specializes in one of a kind apparel found in vintage … Continue reading

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8Asians Pirate Versus Ninja Shirts Available Now at Comic-Con

Ahh, Pirates Versus Ninjas — it’s the topic people the world over have debated for centuries, if by “the world over” you mean “the Internet,” and by “centuries” you mean “however long memes last, which is like two or three … Continue reading

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Sweedeedee Jerky

ABCs like me grew up on sticky sweet Jackson Market-type beef jerky. Delicious, yes, but there’s a new master now, and his name’s Sweedeedee.  Handcrafted in San Francisco by Troy Vadakan, Sweedeedee Jerky ($6 for 2oz, $45 for 16oz) is … Continue reading

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Palo Ringer T-Shirt

My friend Will has a great phrase when imitating his Filipino Mom, usually imitated in a thick Tagalog accent: “I will clobber you with my chinelas,” or slippers. I always found the phrase funny and imagined that the only thing … Continue reading

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KOKO Living’s Proud to be Korean Sticker

Are you proud to be Korean? No? You’re not Korean? Oh…well, then be quiet on this one. If you are Korean, then stand tall and proud of your heritage with these stickers from KOKO Living ($1.99). And hey, if you’re … Continue reading

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