the japanese love the french. they do. i asked natives why this was and they said the french make everything more sophisticated and sexy. combining french joie de vivre and japanese whimsy, marchand de legumes (green grocer), a select shop in japan with one outlet in the states (new york city) has unleased several of their own creative designs. i especially favor these items:

if you missed the talking watches and alarm clocks by marchand de legumes and live nowhere near new york city, they can be purchased online at fred flare. marchand de legumes is located at 252 elizabeth street between prince and houston . 212-965-1954.