Monthly Archives: April 2011

Our 1000 Cranes Project Update

We are so moved by the amount of support we have received for this project.  We started with a simple call to action on our website and added it to our Facebook page which in turn tweeted our post and … Continue reading

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Our Booth number has changed for NYIGF!

Stacked bowls inside crate, a photo by jennifer.m.becker | photography on Flickr. Due to what seems like endless renovations at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC, our booth will be moved temporarily this August to Booth #2974 (for now!). I … Continue reading

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treasures from japan

Have you ever thought, if only there was an easier way to get the toilet paper to roll out of the holder!! Me neither but someone has!  Hence this Korobe-kun (ko-ro-bay-kün).  “Koro koro” is the sound the rolling action makes.  … Continue reading

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What are you trying to say?

My warehouse manager just sent me this link and I’m not sure what to make of it – Your Hidden Strengths!  Find Yours Trust me, Mike.  I have no hidden talents.  This is all I got!

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Recipe of the Day

It’s 1:00 in the afternoon and I’m dreaming of something yummy to eat.  Here’s a recipe for Ochazuke from Just Hungry.  It’s home food goodness in a bowl. And if you are so inclined you can eat in in our … Continue reading

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1000 Cranes Project

We began our 1000 Cranes Project in response to the earthquake and tsunami that hit the eastern coast of Japan.  The story goes that a wish is granted for those that make 1000 folded cranes.  The crane is seen as … Continue reading

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Lost Blog

  I used to have our blog on Blogger but I accidentally deleted my account and now it is gone for good.  So many hours spent wondering, what am I going to blog about???, what pictures will I use?, how … Continue reading

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