The Green Head - The coolest stuff about Japan

Tuscan Olive Bonsai Tree

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:10:51 -0600

If you love bonsai trees and olives, well, your dreams have come true!

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Top Gear Bottle Opener

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:21:04 -0500

This sleek and stylish chrome bottle opener uniquely stands upright and opens bottles in record time by hooking, pushing or pulling the cap off!

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Original Jishaku - Magnetic Attraction Game

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:49:20 -0500

Just be the first player to place all your magnetic stones on the foam game board to win the game. Sounds easy right?

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Ninja Dog - Pet Costume

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:21:43 -0500

This funny, yet sinister ninja outfit easily slides over the dog's front legs and gives the illusion that they holding a hardwood bokken sword. It's even better if the dog is trained in the stealthy art of candy bag snatching!

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Pet Emergency Evacuation Jacket

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:28:59 -0500

Humans have plenty of survival gear for fires, natural disasters and evacuations, but what about our pets? Well, now your cat or small dog can be prepared too!

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Hinoki Japanese Cedar Sake Set

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 05:23:01 -0500

Wooden sake set is made of Japanese Hinoki cedar from Kiso, Japan, which imparts a sweet, delicate aroma to the drink.

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Sentina ZenLight - Motion-Sensitive LED Light

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:58:47 -0500

Motion-sensitive LED light combines modern technology with ancient Japanese design to create a tranquil and energy-efficient nightlight that automatically turns on when you enter a room and turns off when you leave!

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Samurai Underwear

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:56:54 -0500

A little bit of extra armor is always welcome down below and these warrior underwear are styled after actual armor designs of famous Japanese shogun and samurai.

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Sega Pekoppa Robot Plant

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:03:54 -0500

Friendly robotic plant nods and bobs to your voice in a surprisingly lifelike manner.

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Apple Bonsai Tree

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:32:13 -0500

A perfect miniature of its full-sized counterpart that produces perfectly formed, tiny edible fruit.

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Ninja Star Coat Hooks

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:22:41 -0500

When a ninja comes home after a long hard day full of assassinations and other super stealth killing action, they need to hang their dark masks up on something appropriate like these cool new Ninja Star Coat Hooks.

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Sky Armor - RC Flying Mecha

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:23:43 -0500

Amazing toy robot utilizes two dual-blade propellers to blast off and fly through the air without any strings attached!

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Charcoal Water Pitcher - Filters with Louseki Stones and Binchotan Charcoal

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:45:05 -0500

Unique water pitcher filters, purifies and deodorizes with Iouseki stones and Binchotan charcoal to create clean, mineral-rich and odor-free water.

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Infinite Beer Can

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:41:56 -0500

Recreate the sensation of opening a can of beer or soda, over and over again!

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Pepsi Shiso from Japan

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:13:17 -0500

Pepsi in Japan has been releasing extremely weird new limited edition flavors like Ice Cucumber, Blue Hawaii and White Yogurt. Well, this summer they are releasing their strangest flavor yet, Pepsi Shiso!

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Hinoki - Japanese Cypress Bath Tea Bags

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:19:12 -0500

Drop one of these bags filled with fragrant hinoki into your bath and transport your senses to the Japanese cypress forest.

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Pasta Pasta Maker

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:42:50 -0500

This cool new Japanese pasta maker quickly creates up to eight different varieties of Italian pasta without using any electricity.

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NoPoPo Water-Powered AA Batteries

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:28:11 -0500

Instantly charge these innovative batteries using almost any kind of liquid, like water, cola, beer or yes, even saliva and urine!

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Cherry Bark Tea Canister

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:56:17 -0500

Luxurious loose leaf tea canister crafted entirely from the bark of a cherry tree.

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Yakuza Tattoo Table

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:39:27 -0500

These wooden tables are meant to be treated as a living body and the unique, individual designs of the digitally printed tattoos are symbols of a strong cultural and personal identity.

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Japanese Popping Edamame Keychain

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:51:32 -0500

Squeeze the pod to pop out the soybeans, let go and repeat endlessly until you are completely content, stress free and smiling.

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Peri Peri Keychain - Tearing Open a Shipping Envelope Simulator

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:25:39 -0500

This cool new electronic keychain simulates the feeling of tearing open a shipping open perfectly, over and over again!

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Binchotan White Charcoal Water Purifier

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:07:40 -0500

Binchotan charcoal is handmade from controlled burning of holm oak wood at high temperatures using traditional Japanese methods and is legendary for its ability to absorb chemicals, freshen the air and purify water.

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Happy Savon - Bath Time Bubble Blower

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:56:10 -0500

While you relax in the soapy bath after a hard day, this little device will be creating and blowing bubbles up into the air from ordinary shampoo or liquid body soap.

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Tangerine Bonsai Tree

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:31:09 -0500

This perfectly scaled down citrus tree lets you grow and pick your very own miniature tangerines from the comfort of your home or office!

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Shoji Paper Lantern

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:03:45 -0500

These unique ribbed paper lanterns are handcrafted with mulberry paper that is inlaid with pressed leaves from the Hong Kong orchid tree. The paper is then stretched over a wooden frame of recycled pine and sustainable acacia.

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Float Clear Bath Ball - Water Cleaner

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:42:44 -0500

These cute little bath balls float around in the tub and absorb all the oil, dirt and residue that's swirling around you in the water.

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Japanese Sake Box Cachepots

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:45:38 -0600

These stylish cachepots are designed after traditional Japanese sake boxes and crafted from Northern Chinese Pine.

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Samurai Sword Umbrella

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:59:32 -0600

Although it seems like an ordinary umbrella at first glance, when its unleashed from its nylon scabbard sheath and the button is pushed to automatically extend the canopy, a samurai sword handle is revealed.

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Ninja Throwing Star Thumbtacks

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:53:21 -0600

These shuriken tacks are more organizational in nature than deadly, but they do look just like the real thing when embedded into a surface.

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Combi Training Chopsticks

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:48:10 -0600

These training chopsticks offer up a three step program for easily learning how to hold and wield these ancient utensils.

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Calamete Pasta Fork

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:26:28 -0600

Calamete is a uniquely designed Japanese fork modification made especially for spinning your favorite noodles with ease due to its projecting thumb piece that simulates a hand.

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Ninja Throwing Star Magnets

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:47:56 -0600

Unfortunately, these magnetic ninja-styled shurikens are not real deadly ancient weapons, but they do feature powerful magnets on one side to complete the illusion that it's embedded into your fridge.

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Dewdrop Sake Set / Vase

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:41:01 -0600

The cool new Dewdrop Sake Set brings elegance and simplicity to the sake experience. It's crafted of luminous white Japanese porcelain molded into a unique dewdrop design and includes two tall slender sake cups to complete the set.

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Homestar Spa - 21st Century Bath Planetarium

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:21:49 -0600

A floating waterproof planetarium for your bath that not only lights up the room with stars, but it also includes Rose Bath and Deep Blue Ocean graphic domes for changing to a different mood.

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Hover Q - Tiny R/C Hovercraft

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:59:53 -0600

This amazing tiny R/C hovercraft fits in the palm of your hand and actually hovers on a cushion of air.

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DangerBomb Alarm Clock - Don't Cut the Wrong Wire!

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:34:46 -0600

This evil alarm clock is designed to look just like a real bomb with three colored lights and three colored wires. When the preset alarm sounds, you will have to awaken and try to think quickly as the bomb randomly chooses colored lights that tells you which wires to cut in which order before it "explodes" with non-stop KABOOM sounds.

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Tomori Seasonal LED Japanese Paper Lanterns

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:21:49 -0600

A safe and modern version of the ancient Japanese paper lantern. Rather than combining paper and an open flame, this one uses LED lighting to create a multi-hued glow as the lights subtly segue between 7 different colors to add an ambient glow to your room. This unique lantern features a Washi paper design and rests on a silk mat display.

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Zojirushi VE Hybrid - Stainless Steel Water Boiler & Warmer

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:51:26 -0600

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Japanese Maple Tree - Rice Hull Growing Kit

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:46:50 -0600

This elegant kit lets you grow your very own crimson-leaved Japanese Maple bonsai tree in your home or office and includes everything you need, including an all-natural, environmentally-friendly pot and matching saucer made from renewable grain husks and USDA certified organic seeds and soil.

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Aqua Eye - Miniature Underwater Video Camera

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:40:38 -0600

See the world from the perspective of your fish, or explore any underwater area with the ease of LED lighting and a waterproof 2.7 megapixel video camera.

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Pomegranate Bonsai Tree

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:14:24 -0500

These beautiful little 4 year old bonsai trees have been artfully cultivated to a height of approx. 24 inches and feature orange and crimson leaves with 1.5 inch diameter miniature pomegranate fruit.

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Glass Carafe With Ice Compartment

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:04:27 -0500

Just add ice into the side compartment of this elegant glass bottle and slowly enjoy ice cold wine, martinis, sake, juice or water.

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Miuro Robotic Rolling iPod Speaker Dock

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:31:41 -0500

An amazing new robotic rolling speaker dock for your iPod that actually follows you around the house. You can either play music and podcasts directly from an iPod or even better, connect it wirelessly to your computer to integrate it with iTunes. It even includes a full-featured remote control with a built-in joystick for complete control of motion and audio.

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Fire Flowers - Fire Extinguishing Decorative Silk Flowers

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:55:41 -0500

In case of grease fire, simply place these fire flowers into the pan and they will instantly take over, covering the flames with a film that stops the burning.

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Air-Conditioned Seat Cushion

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:24:26 -0500

Place this innovative seat cushion on your chair, sit down and turn it on. A built-in fan generates a continuous flow of air through a grid of internal flexible spacers that allows a person to sit comfortably with no build-up of sweat or humidity within the cushion.

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Gragraph Home Earthquake Seismograph

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:00:55 -0500

A digital seimograph for your home that is able to detects and interpret seismic shaking from earthquakes. If it perceives a quake that is between 3-10 on the Richter Scale, it measures the intensity, displays it on screen, records the data in its calendar and warns you with sound and verbal(Japanese) alarms.

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Airyusha Robotan Toilet Paper Holder

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:44:50 -0500

A cool new ceramic robot head from Japan that dispenses toilet paper out its mouth.

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Aquapict LED Illuminated Jellyfish Aquarium

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:41:32 -0500

Watch beautiful color-changing jellyfish swimming as they do in the deep sea, but none of them are real!

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Ant's Life Studio - Virtual Interactive Ant Farm

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:31:45 -0500

Create entire colonies of ants who build, create, maintain, and survive in their digital nests... right before your very eyes!

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