John’s Oddities Part II: Ebichu Minding the House

Recently a friend returned from a trip to Japan. He asked what I wanted as souvenirs. I asked for any anime items that are uniquely Japanese and rarely, if ever, seen outside of Japan. He surprised me with five particular items.

He explained that he found this officially Gainax licensed Oruchuban Ebichu rubber drink coaster at the Mandarake store in Osaka.