Kuruhowa

くるほわ Sprial Fluffy White September 2001 The fairy Kuruhowa finds and gets close to spiral things and imitates the spiral. He is very close to his snail friend, “Kurutsumuri.” When one finds Kuruhowa, good luck may come!? くるくるなものを見つけると近づいてマネをするくるくるの妖精くるほわ。おともだちのかたつむり「くるつむり」ともだいの仲良し！くるほわを見つけたら幸運がおとずれるかも!？

Koyainu

小屋犬 Cottage Dog April 2001 In the world, there are various kinds of dogs, but until now it's probably not possible that you had the experience to see such a unique dog!? Koyainu's everyday is roofed with tons of fun. 世の中にいろいろな犬はいますが、ここまでユニークな犬はみたことがないはず！？小屋犬の毎日は屋根付きならではの楽しさでいっぱいです。 Characters Koyainu Cottage Dog This mysterious dog has a roof attached to its head. Therefore, it has no concern about rainy days!! He protects everyone from hot summer days by being in the middle! あたまに屋根が付いた不思議な犬。だから雨の日はへっちゃら！！ 夏の暑い日差しからもみんなを守るよ！ Sausage Inu Sausage Dog Being similar to a sausage, Sausage Inu is a friend of Koyainu. He is envious of Koyainu's roof. ソーセージに似ている小屋犬のお友達。 小屋犬の屋根をうらやましく思っている。 Kininaruanoko That one on one's mind Koyainu gives his heart to this fair skinned cutie. 小屋犬が想いを寄せている色白のかわいこちゃん。 Torisan Mr. Bird They take shelter from the rain under Koyainu's roof and make a nest and do various other things. They also help with cleaning the roof. 小屋犬で雨宿りしたり屋根に巣をつくったりいろいろしている。屋根掃除を手伝ってくれることも。 Teruteru Bouzu¹ Shiny-shiny Buddhist Priest The bird hangs teruteru bouzu. He wishes with all his heart that the weather will clear up. 鳥が下げていくてるてる坊主。晴れますようにの願いをこめて。 Nekosan Mr. Cat He receives much shelter from the rain from Koyainu. Someday, he wants to bask in the sun on the roof. 小屋犬によく雨宿りさせてもらう。いつか屋根の上でひなたぼっこしたい、とおもっている。 Sonota Koyainu Other Cottage Dogs Somehow, it appears that there are many cottage dogs. There exists various types of colors. どうやら小屋犬はいっぱいいるらしい。いろいろな色のタイプが存在する。 Images Translation Notes Teru teru bōzu (てるてる坊主), literally meaning "shiny-shiny Buddhist priest," is a little traditional hand-made doll made of white paper or cloth that Japanese farmers began hanging outside of their window by a string. This amulet is supposed to have magical powers to bring good weather and to stop or prevent a rainy day. "Teru" is a Japanese verb which describes sunshine, and a "bōzu" is a Buddhist monk (compare the word bonze), or in modern slang, "bald-headed." Today, children make teru-teru-bōzu out of tissue paper or cotton and string and hang them from a window to wish for sunny weather, often before a school picnic day. Hanging it upside down - with its head pointing downside - acts like a prayer for rain. They are still a very common sight in Japan. Wikipedia: Teru teru bozu.

Koneko Asobi

こねこあそび Kitten Play January 2001 The year 2001!! A new year begins at just the right moment!! Since everyone is playing sugoroku,¹ cards, fortune telling, and other psychological games, of course all your friends will be excited that they can play with Koneko Asobi!² ２００１年！！新しい年のはじまりにピッタリ！！すごろく、カルタ、占い、心理ゲームなど買ったあなたはもちろん友達みんなで遊べるアイテムが目白押しです。 Images Translation Notes Sugoroku (双六) refers to two different forms of Japanese board game, one similar to western backgammon and the other similar to western Snakes and ladders. Wikipedia: Sugoroku. The actual products (i.e. stationary) have little games on them that you can actually play.

Kisei Seikatsu

寄生生活 Parasite Lifestyle September 2001 San-X PDF Other people rely on this pink colored mushroom to live (parasitism!?). They benefit from the little mushrooms as they have a carefree lifestyle where all day long they just lie around, occasionally visiting a hot spring resort. 他人に頼って生きていく（寄生する！？）ピンク色したキノコ的生活。チビキノコにおごってもらったり、一日中ゴロゴロしていたり、たまには温泉に行ったりしちゃうのんきな生活です。 Images

Keropop

ケロポップ Ribbit Pop June 2001 Using popular rainbow colors exploding in this pop design is perfect!! If you are with Keropop, on rainy days you will become happy! 人気爆発中のレインボーカラーを使ったデザインはポップ度満点！！ケロポップと一緒なら雨の日だって元気になれちゃうよ！ Characters Keropop Ribbit Pop Keropop is always happy and bright. Keropop's particular favorite is the rainbow slide! いつも元気で明るいケロポップ。にじのすべり台が特にお気に入り！ Taapop (blue) Turquoise Pop (blue) A friend of Keropop. It sometimes does pranks but it loves Keropop. ケロポップのお友達。ときどきイタズラもするけど、ケロポップのことが大スキ！ Nijikumo-kun Little Rainbow Cloud Nijikumo-kun rains the rain Keropop loves. ケロポップの大スキな雨を降らせてくれる。

Space Hamster

スペースハムスター Space Hamster October 2000 San-X PDF Now, as it turns toward the 21st century, the Space Hamster troupe commanded by Ham Hanks travel in space. There are many interesting aspects including explanations about the spaceship and member introductions. By all means, try to check around! 今、２１世紀に向けて、ハム・ハンクス率いる「スペースハムスター」の一行が宇宙を旅するシリーズが登場！商品には隊員達の紹介や宇宙船の説明など、おもしろい内容が盛りだくさん！ぜひお店で手にとってチェックしてみてね！ Characters Ham Hanks Hamster Hanks Mojimoji Squirmy Kurukuru Spiral M. C. Hamuu M. C. Hamster Hamyuu Hamyuu Images