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Hello Kitty curves

Possibly due to the phenomenal success of the Billy’s Boot Camp, Sanrio has opted to add its favourite feline’s face to one of the few products left lacking one — the Slender Shaper.

Hello Kitty slender shaper

A cute as can be waist wobbler that is perfect for easing the effects of year end excesses. And it also comes with a free face towel.

Hello Kitty slender shaper

Plus if all that wasn’t enough, prolonged use of the thing apparently produces an appearance as appealing as this one.

Hello Kitty slender shaper

The vibration loving pussy maybe even allowing the purchaser to squeeze into a pair of Hello Kitty pants.

Hello Kitty slender shaper

Perhaps.

(Big thanks to Ken for the tip)

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Game-related goodwill

Twinkling trees and sentimental songs are all well and good, but for Christmas in Japan to be done properly, Pokemon is nothing short of a prerequisite.

Particularly if it’s Pikachu.

Pokemon Japan

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Noble Japanese nosh?

Despite the growing worldwide popularity of Japanese anime and manga, the most recognisable Japanese figure is arguably still the samurai. A rather romanticised image of a cultured warrior, equally at home running riot on the battlefield or reading a book.

Yet what is often omitted from the history books is that the samurai was also as skilled at sandwich making as he was at swordsmanship. An art form that has thankfully been recreated by one history-loving Tokyo-based retailer, allowing customers a trek back in time to savour the subtle taste of a samurai sandwich (サンド).

Japanese food

Which it has to be said is a much more noble fare than the other foodstuff on offer.

Japanese food

Sort of.

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Christmas maid merriment

With Japan’s continued mania for all things maid related, it’s certainly not surprising that Santa — at least in his female form — has been given the sexed-up servant look.

Christmas maid

Although for those after something a little less irreverent but equally racy, there’s always the option of the definitely not demure Holy Tree Dress. Which, as an added bonus, has the dress part clearly labelled for those a little lacking in language skills.

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