Here’s some notable things I’ve bought recently, plus you can see everything I bought in Japan!
![Little Miss Paintbrush chibi portrait](http://blog.askingfortrouble.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/USJ.jpg)
Japan Halloween Chibis
Let’s start with the cutest! For Nicolette’s Christmas present, I commissioned Little Miss Paintbrush to draw us in our Halloween outfits at Universal Studios Japan. She made us so cute! I had a few postcards printed so I could give something other than a digital file and one is now framed in my bedroom as a happy reminder of our fun trip. You can contact Chichi about commissions – or join her Patreon as it’s one of the rewards.
![Sumikko Gurashi Christmas plush](http://blog.askingfortrouble.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/45714907005_03b6b1a15b_z.jpg)
Sumikko Gurashi Christmas plush
We got to shop some of the Christmas ranges in our last days in Japan, but the Sumikko Gurashi plush weren’t available until after we left. I had to have Christmas Cake Shirokuma so I ordered these from San-X (using Tenso) and kept them hidden until I could give the cat to Nicolette for Christmas.
![Pusheen Christmas wreath plush](http://blog.askingfortrouble.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/32755189368_611f5b33d8_z.jpg)
Pusheen Christmas Wreath
I also gave in and bought the Pusheen Christmas wreath when it was half price. I’m really glad I did as it’s so adorable and the perfect size to go next to my small tree. It’s really fluffy too and even has a bell. I was so sad to pack it away but it will motivate me to get my decorations up early this year.
![Pusheen Snowman enamel pin](http://blog.askingfortrouble.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/46284948671_be76610b65_z.jpg)
Snowsheen Enamel Pin
I also picked up the glittery Snowsheen enamel pin from the latest ARTBOX collaboration. I love Pusheen as a snowman and wore this over Christmas. I’m sure we’ll get some snow over the next few months so I can keep wearing it.
![kawaii christmas enamel pins](http://blog.askingfortrouble.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/32755193208_7fa30a575c_z.jpg)
Christmas Enamel Pins
I’ve not been buying many enamel pins but I had to get these Christmas ones. The gingerbread man by Katnipp is too cute and really good quality. I’m still wearing it on my hoodie. I also couldn’t resist this little pigeon post stamp pin by Flea Circus Designs – look at the tiny gingerbread man and snowman!
![Schinako mug](http://blog.askingfortrouble.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/31688164437_8b70124ce5_z.jpg)
Schinako Mug
I didn’t get many Christmas presents – because Japan! – but I was very happy to get this bunny mug by Schinako, available from Society6. It made it home safely and I’m using it for my morning tea.
![rilakkuma dress up plush](http://blog.askingfortrouble.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_6487-640x539.jpg)
All My Japan Buys
I’ve uploaded photos of all the stuff I bought in Japan to Flickr if you want a look. Rilakkuma has quite a wardrobe now! His current outfit and the pyjamas were also Christmas presents. Check out my post on Super Cute Kawaii today to read more about my favourites.