I started a new “Pets” collection at my Nominoichi store – a side hobby. The new collection includes some neighbors’ dogs. I can add your pet if you want. Cats are not forbidden.

Nominoichi literally means “Flea Market” in Japanese. It’s not limited to used items though. Flea markets are popular and have all sorts of interesting merchandise. I couldn’t believe the domain was available! The mascot’s name is “Non-chan.”

I’m starting with on demand printing of interesting Japanese cultural items, and also items for people studying English, as well as funny English sayings.

For example, on this t-shirt, 私の心は夏模様（watashi no kokoro wa natsu moyou) is a refrain from a famous Japanese song, 少年時代 (shounen jidai – days of youth). It means “my heart is the pattern of summer.” Despite the heat, I’ve always felt that summer is a special time for happenings, especially when young. It’s one of my favorite Japanese songs.

Here are some of the collections so far. And the site is bilingual in English and Japanese.

If you have any suggestions for items or categories, let me know! Lots of things are possible. And if somebody wants to order something you can use Neighbors25 for a 25% off discount code for the time being (free shipping to the U.S. or Japan).

I’m basically just having some extra fun though, and seeing what it’s like to do this.