Onigawara

Onigawara is the decoration roof tile that is fixed in the in edge of roof. 

Though the shape of the devil face is well-known, it was fixed with an aim of avoiding the disaster and as an decoration ornament. At present, it can be hardly seen.

It can be still seen in some of the old Buddhist temples, and hence I would like you to see that without fail.

There is a movie on the process of actually making the Onigawara.

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Garigarikun (Mr.Crunchy) – Japanese ice

Garigarikun (literally "Mr. Crunchy") is the name of a famous Japanese ice pop brand. The sales started in 1981, and from then onwards it has become famous as one of the most popular ice in Japan. 

Both the children and adults are highly praising as there are lot of variation in taste and it is inexpensive as well.
The number of ice made is about one million a day, and the number of ice made in one year is nearly 65 million.
After all, I think the popular secret of the Graigarikun ice is the inexpensiveness of the ice, nearly half that of other products, and the happiness of various flavors launched in the market for limited time.

Honey

Mandarin orange

Red bean jam

Chocolate

Strawberry

Apple

Garigaikun has launched 3 types of flavor as a new attempt,
 
Series 1: The “Garigarikun rich corn potage” was launched on the market in September 2012. It was so popular that the aspirants rushed to buy, and the sales was temporarily stopped.

Series 2: This was launched in the marked on October 2013 in collaboration with Ezaki Glico. The name was “Garigarikun Aunt Clare's Cream Stew”, and this also appeared as a big topic.

Series 3: The flavor that concludes the series is the Napoletana that boasts of the deep-rooted popularity from the past, and has recently gained the attention again.

The flavor is the shaved ice and the tomato jelly of Napoletana flavor put in the candy of the Napoletana flavor.
How delicious it would be if the powdered cheese and tabasco are sprinkled on this item?
Though it is a rumor…

Garigarikun ice is available in the convenience store and supermarket, and hence try it once when you come to Japan.

What flavor you would like to buy when you come to Japan?
 
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Shiisa - Lion shaped roof ornament of Okinawa

Shiisa is an image of the beast of the legend that can be seen in places like the Okinawa Prefecture.
The significance of charm against evil spirits that drives away the evil spirits that cause misfortune to the house, people and the town, and is more often set up on the roof.

 

It started during the year 1689, when the people who suffered from great difficulty due to the frequent occurrence of fire, asked for the advice from the Feng-shui master, and they were suggested to set up the image of the lion and face it towards the mountain to prevent the fire.
When the citizens set up the Shiisa based on the advice, the incidents of fire did not occur. The Shiisa of those times are remaining.

At present, it is very popular from the lovely appearance as the guardian deity of the house, and as the souvenir of Okinawa. 

This is one of the Japanese souvenirs that I would recommend as the small size Shiisa can be used to decorate the living room and the door entrance.

In case if you would like to buy this, kindly raise your request with the details of the size and color at the following web link.
http://0bbs.jp/AE86GT-S/

We can deliver the Shiisa from the smaller to bigger size based on your requirement.