Japan Beetle Mania

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kimonobox
Published: July 11, 2009Posted in: Cultural Box, Just JapanTags: , ,

The Rhino beetle (Kabutomushi) is sold as a pet in Japan and also widely used as a cartoon or story book character. And the beetle is so popular that you can buy food and accessories to keep him happy! Take a look at this packet!

Fruits of the Forest Jelly

Fruits of the Forest Jelly

Jelly for Rhino beetles!The beetles and beetle gear are sold in local department stores.
In fact, we found the beetle on the toy floor and the jelly on the 100 yen floor.

Then on the floor with the books we found this story for good bedtime reading!

Kabuto mushi Book for kids

Kabuto mushi storybook for kids

The Rhino beetle is not really my favourite pet but at least it is comparably small, light on the food bill and doesnt malt, scratch the furniture or need daily walking.

Here he is in his cage ready to take home for 980 yen

Here he is in his cage ready to take home for 980 yen

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I have lived and worked in Japan for the past twenty five years off and on. I have seen many changes and enjoyed the various paradoxes and anomalies of everyday Japanese living.