I am a trans-Pacific 'transplant' Japanese American. As such, I depend on eBay as a source of all things Japanese. Last spring, I developed a fondness for authentic Japanese kimono. (No doubt watching 'Last...
The following is a quote from a website that deals specifically with Dragonware. The site is www.dragonware.com They are very informative. "Dragonware is the term used to describe porcelain items with a raised...
Skookum dolls, "The Great Indian Character Doll", were produced from about the 1920's to the 1960's. While a few earlier examples exist, the mass produced ones that collectors most often find fall within those...
So, you found a teapot marked 'Japan' at a garage sale, you want to sell it on Ebay and you know nothing else about it, right? I am not an expert but I do know one or two important things. Here are some very...
Buying Internationally When I see that an eBay seller is located half way around the world from where I live, it gives me pause. I question whether or not I can trust a seller so far away and in another...
The topic of Kamikaze Cups (Japanese Military Sake Cups) has come up over and over again in the eBay group OSAKE. There are many experts on this subject and I want potential eBay buyers to know that it is...
Kimonos are ancient Japanese robes, but they are still popular in Japan today. Women often wear them during festivals, weddings, and as casual clothing. Many people do not know that men wear kimonos too. There...
You have bought your yukata, learned to put it on and enjoy it. Now you're done with it, ...but wait! Do you know how to fold it? Do you remember how it came folded neatly in the mail? This guide will show you...
History Chopsticks are part of Asian culture and history dating back some 5000 years. It is believe that the use of chop sticks traces their roots to early times in Asia when the people would retrieve food...
There are a great many loevly woodblock prints on Ebay, many from exceptional artsists. I can only speak definitively on Hasui Kawase but my warning is probably applicable to most other non-comtemporary...