Rare Japan
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 WEEZER Rare Single Collection VRARE Japan LP  US $15.00
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 RATT ST JAPAN CD 28XD 706 Mega Rare US $18.50
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 1 cent CD yoshiyuki ohsawa rare japan CD ESCB 1103 4 US $.01
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 QUEEN Who Wants To Live Forever LIVE IN JAPAN CD RARE US $2.00
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 Pet Shop Boys MINI CD JAPAN 2000 RARE US $50.00
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 DADA Castle Wall 1979 Japan CD AVANT PROG Fripp ENO TG W OBI RARE OOP Belle A US $19.99
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 Star Wars Wampa Bustups Japan Very Rare Mint US $6.00
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 Star Wars Darth Vader Hoth Bustups Japan Very Rare Mint US $6.00
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 Star Wars Han Solo Hoth Bustups Japan Very Rare Mint US $6.00
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 Star Wars Snowtrooper Hoth Bustups Japan Very Rare Mint US $6.00
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 Star Wars AT AT Driver Hoth Bustups Japan Very Rare Mint US $6.00
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 Star Trek Enterprise NCC 1701B Japan Very Rare Mint US $9.00
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 NEW Aura Battler Dunbine Figure Collection from japan RARE US $2.50
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 PORCUPINE TREE 2 CDs Set Japan US Rare Brand New NR US $45.00
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 PRINCE 8 CDs 4 Japan 4 USA Set Rare VG NR US $89.00
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 Lowrider Magazine Japan NO89 2008 Rare US $18.00
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 Lowrider Magazine Japan NO86 2008 Rare US $18.00
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 Lowrider Magazine Japan NO88 2008 Rare US $18.00
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 IRON MAIDEN KILLERS 1981 JAPAN RED VINYL N MINT RARE US $149.00
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 MOMOE ON STAGE 2 LP Booklet VERY RARE JAPAN 1976 US $150.00
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 Starbucks Rare 1998 Tokyo Japan Travel Tumbler Mug US $19.99
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is it rare to see japanese dating foreigners in major cities in Japan?
I want to ask people who have lived there how rare it is to see a japanese dating a foreigner when you walk on main streets where foreigners are not such a rare scene.
If you have seen it, which one is more common, japanese girls dating foreign guys or japanese guys dating foreign girls?
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Rare japanese sweepstake lottery pokemon card set plus a huge thank you to mrpokemonx (a legend!!)
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WEEZER - Y100 Sonic Sessions (V.RARE Japan LP) $12.00 |
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ZIPPO LIGHTER JAPAN TORA TIGER & DRAGON GOLD/SILVER INLAY BRAND NEW SUPER RARE $499.97 |
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**Rare New w/Box -- Furuta Japan Star Trek Vol.3 Special Borg Cube & Sphere** $26.69 |
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WEEZER - Rare Single Collection (V.RARE Japan LP) $15.00 |
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Free Shipping USAVICH Rabbit Pull Back Toy Tank Police Car Japan MTV Rare $49.99 |
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DIGIMON Tamers Japan FIGURE WarGrowlmon With Box New RARE $49.99 |
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PILLAR MAP LIGHT LAMP JDM HONDA CRX EF8 CIVIC EF9 WAGON SEDAN EF2 EF5 RARE 88-91 $475.00 |
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EGG MONSTER Hero Official Game Guide Book Japan Japanese Nintendo DS RARE SE $14.00 |
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DIGIMON Tamers Japan FIGURE Rapidmon With Box New RARE $49.99 |
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DIGIMON Tamers Japan FIGURE Taomon With Box New RARE $49.99 |
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Peter Erskine - Transition - MEGA RARE 1987 Japan CD $74.99 |
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RATT - ST JAPAN CD 28XD-706 Mega Rare!! $18.50 |
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DIGIMON Data Squad Japan Puzzle FIGURE Gaomon With Box New RARE $49.99 |
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Beyblade TAKARA TOMY JAPAN PARTS BOTTOM WD BASALT HOROGIUM TIPS BB-104 RARE $3.99 |
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DRAGON BALL DAIZENSHU 7 Akira Toriyama Art Book Japan OOP Manga Anime RARE SH* $48.99 |
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Beyblade TAKARA TOMY JAPAN PARTS BOTTOM WD EARTH EAGLE AQUILA TIPS BB-47 RARE $3.99 |
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DIGIMON Adventure Japan Little Chess FIGURE Agumon and Greymon With Box New RARE $39.99 |
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1 cent CD--yoshiyuki ohsawa 樂園--rare japan CD--ESCB 1103 #4 $0.01 |
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ERIC MARTIN - Soul Sessions The Capitol Years JAPAN CD Rare! MR.BIG $3.99 |
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DIGIMON Pendulum Ver 2.0 Japan Little FIGURES 3 Boxes (Black and White) New RARE $39.99 |
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Dera Sentimental declaration of romance--rare JAPAN CD--W/OBI ---RBCD 0002#4 $0.01 |
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ULTRA RARE "SALESMAN'S SAMPLE" 1960's "JAPAN" Lady Head Vase w SIDESWEPT HAIR $9,800.00 |
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WOW! Global Trance 2 by Globe (CD) SUPER RARE! Japan! $9.99 |
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Dragon ball Z Nintendo Famicom Game Anime Bandai goku saiyajin rare manga Japan $22.80 |
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1/6 Figure GP JAPAN Ayrton Senna 1993 L.E. 2500 PCS RARE $238.88 |
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Keroro Gunso Girls collection figure Sergeant frog Mine Yoshizaki RARE JAPAN $75.00 |
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GRADIUS 2 II Music soundtrack Japan KONAMI RARE! 1988! $65.00 |
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FAMICOM FAMILY BASIC Easy Game Guide Japan Book RARE $149.99 |
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STREAM - Take It Or Leave It JAPAN CD 1st Bangalore Choir RARE!! $19.99 |
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TAKARA 26 cm Jenny Doll Balinese Flower Dress Movable Arm Leg JAPAN Purple RARE $79.99 |
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SUPER MARIO GALAXY 2 Game Guide Book Japan Japanese Nintendo Wii RARE EB* $16.80 |
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SANRIO PUROLAND Guide 2000 Kitty My Melogy Art Catalog Book Japan Japanese RARE $19.60 |
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WOW! Rise by Tsuyoshi Ohashi (CD, 1997) Japan! RARE! $9.99 |
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KISS Live in Las Vegas Japan flyer poster RARE 1999 promo sample Gene Simmons $9.90 |
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JAMES ROBINSON Guilty 1987 JAPAN Only CD 32DP-853 3200Yen MEGA RARE! $169.00 |
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KUNI-LOOKIN' FOR ACTION 1988 CD JAPAN OBI POLYDOR P32P-20117 \J.S.SOTO\ RARE $59.99 |
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PAUL NERO SOUNDS Nero's Detroit Soul Party RARE JAPAN RED VINYL FUNK $24.88 |
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ANNIE HASLAM In Wonderland JAPAN Only CD 1st Press 1991 W/Obi WPCP4221 RARE $49.00 |
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Rare! Starbucks Japan Card 2set Limited EditionTokyo city Area & Espresso Shot $8.00 |
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RARE A.O.R. CLUB (PCS-98) '92 JAPAN PROMO 18TRK JAMES TAYLOR / STEPHEN BISHOP $49.99 |
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QUEEN - Who Wants To Live Forever LIVE IN JAPAN CD RARE! $2.00 |
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Japan Pokemon Card Pikachu M LV.X 043 Promo RARE $28.99 |
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WOW! La La La by Maki Ohguro (CD, 1995) Rare! Japan! $5.99 |
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TO LOVE RU Manga Comic 16 Limited Edition w/DVD Art Book Japan RARE Anime SH1037 $69.99 |
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Pet Shop Boys - "MINI" CD JAPAN 2000 ---RARE--- $29.99 |
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TO LOVE RU Manga Comic 18 Limited Edition w/DVD Art Book Japan RARE OOP SH1051 $69.99 |
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Sanrio My Melody Ceramic Coins Bank Figure Japan NEW RARE $28.99 |
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DADA - Castle Wall 1979 Japan CD AVANT PROG Fripp ENO TG W/OBI RARE OOP Belle A $19.99 |
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Nintendo Mario GOLD Statue Vintage Japan MARIO Nintendo RARE $500.00 |
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Japan Disney Toy Story Hamm Pig Soft Doll Plush with Badge NEW RARE $24.99 |
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JAPAN RARE STICKER OBI LINDA RONSTADT WHAT'S NEW $14.99 |
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BUDOBATAKE - Same 1968 Japan Beatles PROG w/OBI RARE CD POP GARAGE BEAT MINI LP $9.00 |
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PS2 TALES OF REBIRTH Japan NAMCO Seald NEW !!! RARE $53.80 |
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RARE! 1980 Calbee Japan Sadaharu Oh $24.99 |
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Queens Of The Stone Age – Era Vulgaris *****MEGA RARE JAPAN PRESSING***** $72.50 |
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Arch Enemy - Wages of Sin **RARE SIGNED OOP 2001 Toy's Factory JAPAN PRESSING** $49.50 |
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Bronski Beat - Truthdare Doubledare CD ***RARE OOP JAPAN PRESSING MCAD-5751*** $22.50 |
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The Exploited - Punks Not Dead CD *MEGA RARE OOP 1989 JAPAN - TEICHIKU RECORDS* $124.95 |
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Hall & Oates - Greatest Hits CD *****Japan 1st Pressing - PCDI-4858***** RARE!! $35.00 |
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Hyuganatsu Japan CITRUS Priced Mikan Genre 5 Live Seeds rare**Exclusive** $26.40 |
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1967 The Monkees - Rare Japan Special Publication / Magazine / Photo Book $29.99 |
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GAME BOY COLOR GBC"GRANDUEL TRIAL Ver."PROMO JAPAN RARE $89.88 |
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3 Genuine Old Flying Mallard Ducks Wall Plaques Set Ceramic Japan Retro Rare $104.48 |
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SAVANNAH BAND - MEETS KING PENETT CD JAPAN N/OBI RARE #54 $9.09 |
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ROD STEWART When we were the new. (PROMO ONLY CASSETTE !) MEGA-RARE ! JAPAN ! $39.99 |
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japanese vintage movie program THE FLY david cronenberg rare HORROR japan LOOK $11.50 |
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★ Starfish Design Alias Kim ★ Rare Purple Lady Women Bracelet Japan Quartz Watch $1.07 |
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Playin Loud - Talkin Loud Rare Tracks 1990 - 1997 JAPAN CD N/OBI 12 TRACKS #25 $16.24 |
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HARMONY OF THE STREAMS Ecology Natural Sounds Vol.2 CD JAPAN rare #25 $9.09 |
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Rare Kaijin Monster Ultraman vinyl figure lot of 2 Godzilla Gamera Bandai japan $49.98 |
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NONSTOP OLDIES HITS NO.1 CD JAPAN 1989 20 TRACKS RARE #25 $9.09 |
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OBITUARY "The End Complete" ORG 1st JAPAN press RARE!!! $25.00 |
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JEAN-MICHEL JARRE Equinoxe Part 5 / Part 1 MEGA-RARE '78 7" w/Insert ! JAPAN ! $99.00 |
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Sonic the Hedgehog Piggy Bank Figure 1993 SEGA Japan Very Rare $240.00 |
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MIRAKLE Bro.Korn BROTHER CD JAPAN RARE #25 $6.49 |
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TOSHINOBU KUBOTA The Baddest CD 1989 JAPAN 12 TRACKS RARE #25 $6.49 |
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MAXWELL - EMBRYA - Japan CD - 11Tracks RARE #25 $1.59 |
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JUDY ANTON "SMILE" LP MEGA RARE JAPAN SOUL JAZZ,GRAIL;LISTEN!! $500.00 |
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MARIA ASAHINA LP ULTRA RARE JAPAN DISCO,GRAIL;SOUL.JAZZ;LISTEN!! $200.00 |
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FILMS Misprint LP JAPAN Techno-Pop YMO 1980 Rare OOP NM $129.00 |
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RARE NICK PLYTAS JAPAN CD 292 $3.99 |
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RARE NINTENDO LEGEND OF ZELDA Playing cards NEW JAPAN $59.99 |
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Rare Vintage Shiah Yih Masa Fine Porcelain Gold Trimmed Leaf Candy Dish Japan $9.99 |
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★ 1873 Japan 10 Sen 10S ANACS MS64 - RARE BU Uncirculated Coin! ★ $185.00 |
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PINK FLOYD THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON JAPAN SONY CBS 1A1 RARE CD 3500yen CP35 $299.99 |
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RARE Englebert Humperdink JAPAN album FX-8017 lp 33 rpm NR Gatefold Minty Shrink $20.50 |
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AKB48 photo Japan Ltd Atsuko Maeda Yuko Oshima Official rare first time-limited $2.86 |
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Japan Animation B2 Poster LENSMAN 1984 RARE! e0005 $19.20 |
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Aftershock State Craft RARE 7 single METAL hardcore Japan 45 ep vinyl $9.00 |
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Anode RARE Japan 7 single Thrash hardcore punk Dan Doh 45 ep vinyl 625 gism outo $9.00 |
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RARE ATC S59 FLAG GIRLS OF NATIONS Tobacco Silks~JAPAN 124x81mm apx $7.39 |
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"ORIENTAL TOWERS" SALT & PEPPER SHAKER SET - UNIQUE! - MADE IN JAPAN - RARE! $9.50 |
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RUNAWAYS Live in Japan Rare Original French LP 1977 Joan Jett $34.99 |
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MADONNA Admiration (Ltd. & NEW CD in Can with Japan Obi ! Mega-Rare ! JAPAN ! $77.77 |
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PINK FLOYD the dark side of the moon JAPAN limited CD DIGITAL REMASTER RARE $99.99 |
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Rare Vintage Casio G-SHOCK DW-003 Digital WATCH Japan $199.99 |
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the ROLLING STONES Amsterdam - London 1995 - Tokyo, JAPAN CD - RARE $19.90 |
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Vintage Rare JAPAN Battery Operated HORIKAWA Space Scout Robot Tin Toy ★ $440.00 |
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Rare Vintage Casio F-78W Digital Watch LCD JAPAN WK $99.99 |
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GEORGE HARRISON All Things Must Pass JAPAN 2 CD 1993 W/Obi RARE! $89.00 |
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Royal Albert 100 Years of Royal Albert Teacups and Saucers, Set of 5, 1900-1940 $202.98 As it embarks on a new century of fine china design, Royal Albert honors the artistic achievements of the one it has so faithfully chronicled with this stunning 100 Years of Royal Albert tribute collection. Employing classic shapes and delicate floral motifs, the 10-part series, which includes teaware, figurines, and brooches, recalls major British historical events and style trends from each deca... |
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Mikasa Antique White 45-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 8 $199.90 HK400-045 Features: -45 Piece dinnerware set.-Uniquely-shaped.-Adding a touch of elegance to a traditional setting.-Coordinates perfectly with both formal and casual stemware and flatware.-Chip resistant.-Oven safe, freezer safe, microwave safe.-Material: Earthenware.-Cleaning and care: Dishwasher safe. Color/Finish: -White finish. Collection: -Antique White collection.... |
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1968 Replica Morton Salt Girl w/Umbrella...When It Tains It Pours Collectors Cup (Made in Japan) $99.99 1968 Replica Morton Salt Girl w/Umbrella...When It Tains It Pours Collectors Cup (Made in Japan)... |
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Abbey Road [Vinyl] $9.94 The Beatles' last days as a band were as productive as any major pop phenomenon that was about to split. After recording the ragged-but-right Let It Be, the group held on for this ambitious effort, an album that was to become their best-selling. Though all four contribute to the first side's writing, John Lennon's hard-rocking, "Come Together" and "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" make the strongest i... |
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Rubber Soul $8.89 Rank 'em how you like, Rubber Soul is an undeniable pivot point in the Fab Four's varied discography no matter where, or how, you first heard it. The album was softened up in its original 12-song American edition to jibe with the Dylan/Byrds folk-rock sound, as well as squeeze money from the Parlophone catalog. The 14-song U.K. edition--the version now available on compact disc--is a different, m... |
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Disney's Greatest 1 $8.14 No Description Available.Genre: ChildrensMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 27-FEB-2001... |
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Fantasia (Walt Disney's Masterpiece) [VHS] $2.93 WALT DISNEY'S MASTERPIECE... |
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Widescreen Collector's Edition Star Wars Trilogy : The Definitive Collection (Laser Disc Set) This collector's set comes with Laser Disc Sides 1-6 Star Wars, Sides 7-12 The Empire Strikes Back, Sides 13-18 Return Of The Jedi. A pamphlet of slide selections and a hardcover book "The Creative Impulse" by George Lucas... |
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The Heart of the Dragon: A Rare Portrait of How Life Is Lived in China Today [Episodes 1-6: Remembering, Caring, Eating, Believing, Correcting, Working] $240.00 This series presents a rare portrait of how life is lived in China today, exploring the contrasts and contradictions of the oldest continuous civilization on earth as it comes to terms with the modern world. Each episode focuses on a universal activity and profiles the Chinese people themselves, from peasants to factory workers, from Community Party leaders to artists, scientists and millionaires.... |
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Ponyo $19.11 A Japanese boy rescues a goldfish trapped in a jar in the ocean and brings it home. His new "pet," however, is an underwater wizard's headstrong daughter who sets out to become human and stay with her new friend, in this animated aquatic odyssey from Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. With the voices of Noah Cyrus, Frankie Jonas, Cate Blanchett, Tina Fey, Liam Neeson, and Betty White. 103 min. Wid... |
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The Rarest of the Rare $9.99 The renowned author of A Natural History of the Senses takes readers in search of the "rarest of the rare, " species likely to disappear before most of us have ever seen them. From Brazil to the Pacific to Japan, Ackerman shares her concern at the animals' plight, rejoices at the chance to experience them, and cheers those who work to save these fantastic creatures. From the Hardcover edition. |
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Japan $7.98 Japan |
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Rare Days in Japan by Ladd, George Trumbull [Hardcover] $52.51 This is a pre1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. Author: Ladd, George Trumbull Binding Type: Hardcover Number of Pages: 404 Publication Date: 2008/12/09 Language: English Dimensions: 6.14 x 9.21 x 0.94 inches |
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A History of Japan $90 In a rare combination of comprehensive coverage and sustained critical focus, this book examines Japan's progress through its entire history to its current status as an economic, technological, and cultural superpower. A key factor is a pragmatic determination to succeed. Little-known facts are also brought to light, and the latest findings used. |
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Russian Views of Japan, 1792-1913 $44.95 This book presents rare narratives written by Russians - explorers, official envoys, scholars and, later, tourists - who visited Japan between 1792 and 1913. |
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In LotusLand Japan $40.53 The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publishers website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Publisher: London, Macmillan and co., limited; Publication date: 1910; Subjects: Japan; History / Asia / Japan; Author: Ponting, Herbert George Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 208 Publication Date: 2010/03/26 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.47 inches |
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Law in Everyday Japan $25 Lawsuits are rare events in most people's lives. High-stakes cases are even less commonplace. Why is it, then, that scholarship about the Japanese legal system has focused almost exclusively on epic court battles, large-scale social issues, and corporate governance? Mark D. West's Law in Everyday Japan fills a void in our understanding of the relationship between law and social life in Japan by shifting the focus to cases more representative of everyday Japanese life. Compiling case studies based on seven fascinating themes—karaoke-based noise complaints, sumo wrestling, love hotels, post-Kobe earthquake condominium reconstruction, lost-and-found outcomes, working hours, and debt-induced suicide— Law in Everyday Japan offers a vibrant portrait of the way law intermingles with social norms, historically ingrained ideas, and cultural mores in Japan. Each example is informed by extensive fieldwork. West interviews all of the participants-from judges and lawyers to defendants, plaintiffs, and their families-to uncover an everyday Japan where law matters, albeit in very surprising ways. |
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In Ghostly Japan $3.49 The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, shamanism and ancient knowledge. Our books are available in digital format. We have approximately 50 thousand titles in 40 different languages and we work hard every single day in order to convert more titles to digital format and make them available for our readers. Currently, we have 2000 titles available for purchase in 35 Countries in addition to the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Our titles contain an interactive table of contents for ease of navigation of the book. We sincerely hope you enjoy these treasures in the form of digital books. |
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Rare Breeds: $8.83 Rare Breeds |
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Russian Views of Japan, 17921913 $71.6 Before Japan was opened up in the 1850s, contact with Russia as well as other western maritime nations was extremely limited. Yet from the early eighteenth century onwards, as a result of their expanding commercial interests in East Asia and the North Pacific, Russians had begun to encounter Japanese and were increasingly eager to establish diplomatic and trading relations with Japan. This book presents rare narratives written by Russians, including official envoys, scholars and, later, tourists, who visited Japan between 1792 and 1913. The introduction and notes set these narratives in the context of the history of RussoJapanese relations and the genre of European travel writing, showing how the Russian writers combined ethnographic interests with the assertion of Russian and European values, simultaneously inscribing power relations and negotiating cultural difference. Author: Wells David, N./ Wells, David N. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 234 Publication Date: 2009/04/01 Language: English Dimensions: 6.14 x 9.21 x 0.49 inches |
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The Diary of Charles Holme's 1889 Visit to Japan and North America with Mrs Lasenby Liberty's Japan: A Photographic Record $126 Charles Holme's detailed record of his travels through Japan, including the homeward journey via the west coast of the US and Canada, is published here for the first time, together with all fifty plates from the original limited edition of his companion Emma Liberty's Japan, A Pictorial Record, with commentaries a rare archive. |
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Living Japan Living Japan by Keene, Donald [Hardcover] $45.31 Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hardtofind books with something of interest for everyone Author: Keene, Donald Binding Type: Hardcover Number of Pages: 230 Publication Date: 2010/09/10 Language: English Dimensions: 8.50 x 11.02 x 0.56 inches |
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Flower Arrangement Art of Japan $26.53 Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hardtofind books with something of interest for everyone Author: Wood, Mary Cokely Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 144 Publication Date: 2010/09/10 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.31 inches |
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Kagawa: An Apostle of Japan $38.65 Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hardtofind books with something of interest for everyone Author: Baumann, Margaret Binding Type: Hardcover Number of Pages: 98 Publication Date: 2010/09/10 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.38 inches |
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Rare Earth Doped III-Nitrides for Optoelectronic and Spintronic Applications $199 This book summarises recent progress in the science and technology of rare-earth doped nitrides, providing a snapshot of the field at a critical point in its development. Improved theoretical understanding of the behaviour of f-electrons in solids, driven by accelerating computational capability, has coincided with an improved ability of crystal growers to incorporate rare earth elements reproducibly in wide bandgap semiconductor hosts that are favoured for optoelectronic and spintronic applications. The device possibilities of these advanced materials are promising but by no means well-developed. Following a review of the theoretical background, this book explores the preparation of materials, either through in-situ growth or ion implantation/annealing, the characterisation of these materials and their incorporation in existing and prospective devices. Featuring contributions from leading researchers in Europe, the USA and Japan, the book will be a valuable resource for academics, advanced students and industrial scientists. |
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Japan's Defense Policy And Bureaucratic Politics 1976-2007 $55.19 It is a well known fact that Japan spends only a small percentage of her gross national product on defense. What is not well known however is the fact that Japan's defense budget ranks among the top in the world and that her self-defense forces are considered to be amongst the best conventional armed forces in the world. Since empirical studies concerning Japan's military expansion are rare both in Japanese and English the book takes up this neglected area. It examines Japan's military expansion and the decision-making of her defense policy between 1976 and 2007 focusing on the National Defense Program outline and the guidelines for United States-Japan Defense Cooperation. This book deals with how the bureaucratic politics model applies to the case ofJapan's defense policy and demonstrates some similarities and differences between Japanese and United States decision-making.It is a well known fact that Japan spends only a small percentage of her gross national product on defense. What is not well known however is the fact that Japan's defense budget ranks among the top in the world and that her self-defense forces are considered to be amongst the best conventional armed forces in the world. Since empirical studies concerning Japan's military expansion are rare both in Japanese and English the book takes up this neglected area. It examines Japan's military expansion and the decision-making of her defense policy between 1976 and 2007 focusing on the National Defense Program outline and the guidelines for United States-Japan Defense Cooperation. This book deals with how the bureaucratic politics model applies to the case ofJapan's defense policy and demonstrates some similarities and differences between Japanese and United States decision-making. |