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Sakura Goods

By Bobby / Mar 18, 2008
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You know it’s springtime when the cherry blossom trees start blooming.  This month’s theme is “sakura”—Japan’s symbol for beauty and love.  Here are some cool products to get you ready for the season.

Nike Court Force Sakura sneakers designed by Sneaker Wolf

Corduroy sakura hat from Rice Terraces

Silver charm with rose quartz stone from Zen Silver

Hand painted sakura jeans from Wahoojin

Pink sakura and rabbit coin purse from Kyoto Breeze

Falling sakura blossoms elegant gothic lolita top hat
Handmade product by sinisterbutterfli found on Kaboodle

Sakura Kokeshi tee from Spicy Brown

Here’s a Hello Kitty sakura set.  Hello Kitty is on a “hanami” picnic with her friends.

If you go on your own “hanami” picnic, bring some sweet sakura mochi.  And yes, the leaf is edible.

Or how about sakura Kit Kat.  I haven’t tried it, I wonder what it tastes like?