Love Hina Things

The one small strand of hair sticks out of a character's head. Also known as a Cowlick and not to be confused with "Antenne Hair".

A Bamboo Sword, shinai, is a practice sword made of bamboo for sparring or the practice and competition of Kendo.

Ranged weapon used since the late stone age till the wide spread of firearms. Favored ranged weapon for fantasy characters.

Underwear worn by women over their breasts, both for comfort and support.

A Futon is a fold-able mattress that can be stored away when not in use. Popular in Japan.

Liddo-Kun is a stuffed animal that Mutsumi Otohime gave to Naru Narusegawa, when they were children. She kept it all these years.

Panties are the lower-undergarment of choice for most women, usually worn with a bra.

Rice is a staple of the diet through out Asia. They are firm grains that are softened when boiled and one of the most complex carbohydrates.

Rice Balls (onigiri) are a popular Japanese food that is made by packing white rice into a triangle or oval shape. More often these have some form of filling in the middle.

A 'weapon of choice' by many characters, it's known as a "Negi" in Japanese.

A Shirasaya is a type of feature less katana mounted in a plain wooden scabbard.

A Yukata is a type of Kimono made of cotton that is often worn at summer festivals or after a bath in traditional Japanese Inns.