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A toy usually obtained from a vending machine. The toy itself is enclosed in a plastic capsule. Referred to as 'Gashapon' in Japanese.
A tunic was warn by soldiers which looked much like a shirt & skirt combined, in one piece. (The clothing you see in green is the tunic)
A type of footwear. Usually worn around the house.
An ancient form of transportation.
A delicious frozen treat that is a favorite of Kanji's and Teddie's.
Soma is a nectar-like ambrosia consumed by the gods in Hinduism, and is also related etymologically to the similarly-functioning Haoma in Zoroastrianism. It is believed that the Soma plant did exist at one time, and was a hallucinogen.
A magatama is a spiritual object in Japanese culture. It appears in video games as both a way to attack, and a way to support.
The Kotatsu is a Japanese table combined with a heat source.
Most commonly used in fishing, bait can be anything used to lure something to eventual capture.
Sewing kits are required in many games to practice tailoring tradeskills.
It doesn't matter if all doors are the same; after you use that key, it's gone forever.
A key item in Persona 4. Acquired from Igor, its power is capable of dispelling powerful illusions.
While native to both Asia and Europe, the taproot of the Burdock plant is more commonly used throughout Asia for culinary and medicinal purposes.
A hat that is worn by a graduating student on their graduation day.
This spell uses mana to shoot a streak or blast of flame that detonates into a ring of fire, or sporadic groups of fire-burst upon impact with the object, ground, or enemy.
A monster truck in the GTA series.
An ocarina is a wind instrument that is similar to a flute. In gaming, it is most well known as the titular time-controlling object in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Originally popularised by Playboy, this outfit has become popular in Japanese popular culture, being seen as a sex symbol. It is commonly used in video games as a means of titillation.
A buckler is a small shield typically less than half a meter in diameter.
We are moved to tears by the size of the thing.
A type of fruit found of coconut palms.
Arguably the most comfortable form of seating. Often found in living rooms and studies.
In pinball, a spinner is a flat and usually rectangular surface that is held in the air with a hinge. When the player hits it, it spins around, giving the player points or helping the player fulfill a requirement for the game. The harder it is hit the faster it goes.
A plunger is a spring loaded rod used in pinball games to shoot the ball out into the playing field. The harder it is pulled, the faster the pinball will be.
Drop targets are objects on a pinball machine that when hit will drop below the table surface.
A toy inside of a pinball machine that activates when a ball comes in contact with it.
Intestines are internal organs, notably featured in the RPG, Planescape: Torment.
Armor made of overlapping metal plates, allowing both protection and flexibility.
A scimitar is a sword with a curved blade of Middle-Eastern origin that gained popularity across large parts of Asia, Africa, and eventually Europe.
Morning stars are clubs topped with a spiked ball popularized during medieval times. The spikes are what distinguish the weapon from basic maces. Sometimes the spiked ball is attached to the club by a chain, but this would more commonly be referred to as a flail.
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