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Kotozuka Kichitaro 琴塚吉太朗  High-Fidelity Fine Art Reproduction

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    Kotozuka Kichitaro 琴塚吉太朗 - Emu エミュー - High-Fidelity Fine Art Reproduction     Kotozuka Kichitaro 琴塚吉太朗 - Two-breasted camel フタコブラクダ - High-Fidelity Fine Art Reproduction     Kotozuka Kichitaro 琴塚吉太朗 - Japanese Green Pheasant ニホンキジ - High-Fidelity Fine Art Reproduction     Kotozuka Kichitaro 琴塚吉太朗 - Asian elephant アジアゾウ-Limited to 100 pieces - High-Fidelity Fine Art Reproduction      Kotozuka Kichitaro 琴塚吉太朗 - Giraffe  キリン - High-Fidelity Fine Art Reproduction      

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Trivia #1:   On the Order of Names

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First of all, thank you very much for visiting our website. As a Japanese person, I am grateful for your interest in Japanese culture.   In Japan, it is traditional and customary to write names in the order of "Surname, Given Name."   This style is rooted in Japan's long history. This format is used in many official contexts, such as school rosters, corporate documents, and government paperwork.   In contrast, in international settings and Western countries,  it is common to write names in the order of "Given Name, Surname."   Having lived in the United States for a long time...

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How to Install the Mounting Brackets for your Byobu.

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How to Install the Mounting Brackets for your Byobu. Install the mounting brackets in two places on the bottom of the folding screen and three places on the top to secure the folding screen to the wall.   See the photo below for an example of how to use the mounting brackets. ⓵ Determine where on the wall you want to display the screen. ⓶ Secure the metal parts in place with screws. (Place the two mounting brackets that secure the bottom of the screen against the wall and screw them in place.)   ***The two mounting brackets must be installed in...

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Shipping methods for tenugui (Japanese hand towels) and furoshiki (wrapping cloths)

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As you know, international shipping costs have been soaring recently. We have received many requests from customers for a more affordable shipping method for items such as tenugui (Japanese hand towels) and furoshiki (wrapping cloths). As of yesterday, April 25th, 2026, we will be offering Japan Post's small airmail service. This is a small airmail service for small packages (up to 2kg) where delivery status can be tracked. Delivery will be to the recipient's mailbox. *Depending on the situation in the destination country, the tracking service may not be available. Insurance is not available. Also, we cannot ship precious metals;...

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Namiki Hajime 並木一 (1947~ ) Contemporary Artist   (All limited editions)

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Namiki Hajime 並木一 - Tree Scnen 162 木の風景 (ED200) Namiki Hajime 並木一 - Weeping cherry blossoms 30 枝垂桜 (ED200) Namiki Hajime 並木一 - Weeping cherry blossoms 29 枝垂桜  (ED200) Namiki Hajime 並木一 - Dogwood 11 ハナミズキ (ED200) Namiki Hajime 並木一 - DRAGON 8 龍  (ED300) Namiki Hajime 並木一 - Tree Scene 161  (ED200) Namiki Hajime 並木一 - iris78  (ED200)  Namiki Hajime 並木一 - iris79  (ED200) Namiki Hajime 並木一 - Dogwood10 (ED200) Namiki Hajime 並木一 - Pine Tree1A  (ED200) Namiki Hajime 並木一 - Pine Tree1B (ED200)  Namiki Hajime 並木一 - Sakura 7 (ED200)  Namiki Hajime 並木一 - Fuji17  (ED200) Namiki Hajime 並木一 - Magnolia...

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