Like many, I’m a sucker for Japanese cute. I know it’s borderline Hello Kitty, but even she’s gained some street cred in recent years, making ironic appearances on punk and goth clothing not to mention Fender electric guitars. Today’s obsession is the world of Aranzi Aronzo whose cast of characters are marketed to the hilt on everything from washcloths to tote bags to stationary to the following selection of glasses, cups, plates and canisters. I have no idea if the perspective is different in Japan, but from where I stand it’s nice to have the option of kiddo kitchenware that’s not plastered with the usual suspects. And I’m speculating that my coffee might actually taste sweeter in a smiling milk mug.

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