A Little Christmas Magic
Hi everyone! Boy it's been ages since I've written. And we've finally been able to recruit Stephen to write some posts for us. Yeah!It's the beginning of December and Christmas shopping is in full swing. I'm truly amazed at how much us Japanese have gotten into the season. But what country wouldn't take full advantage of the commercialism that is Christmas?
This year, among the Christmas stuff lining the shelves you'll find this little creation that's a great stocking stuffer (Japanese have yet to adopt the stocking) or more famously a gift-to-give-someone-you-don't-really-know-well/care-for. The Magic Christmas tree comes in green or white (or a heart-shaped red for Valentine's Day - they're starting early, you see). Out of the box it literally looks like a cheap cardboard cutout in a petri dish with water (water sold separately). After about an hour to a period of about 12 hours, you'll be able to watch it bloom into a mildly passable Christmas tree. Don't believe me? Have a look.
The leaves will last from one week to about 2 months (but I don't believe it) depending on how much or how little you shake, move or water the tree. In an earthquake society such that Japan is, not shaking the tree may be easier said than done. But for about 7 American dollars, you can afford to buy two.
Where to get yours: try shops like Don Quixote and Tokyu Hands or online shops (for the Japanese able) such as Yahoo and Rakuten. Look for the "Magic Christmas Tree". It also comes in a more popular snowman shape.
posted by Fudocom - Rei @ 7:57 AM
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