Hacoa Urushi Kiku-Karakusa USB memory stick

This had to be the finest Hacoa product I have in my collection!!!!!!! I had no doubt that it will look beautiful, but in reality, thanks to the silk screen print, it's simply stunning. I just cannot describe how beautiful it is in reality... If you are really into products that reflect the Japanese craftsmanship and tradition, then the Hacoa Urushi 菊唐草 is simply a must have item!!!

New nanoblock models coming soon...

Those are my new models coming straight from Japan!!! My order includes a Shinkansen N700 Series Mizuho-Sakura, a Steam Locomotive and the deluxe version of the Himeji Castle model.

nanoblock Shinkansen E6 Super Komachi

This is the second nanoblock model I have made and I think I have found a new hobby!!!

nanoblock Shinkansen E5 Hayabusa

As most of my friends, I really do like Legos and I recently discovered a very nice alternative, coming from Japan, called nanoblock! It is funny how I discovered them, as I was searching for more info on Ken Okuyama's latest car model, the kode9, and I found out that he was involved in the design of the Shinkansen Super Komachi train. Since I am a model collector, I started looking for a train model and I ended up discovering the nanoblock models!!!

I ordered both Shinkansen E5 and E6 models and they are simply amazing!!!!!!! The parts are much smaller compared to the Lego ones and I was really surprised by their precision. There are many models available by Kawada, the company that makes nanoblock, so expect more nanoblock related posts soon!