In May we reported on how the town of Obama, Japan, was supporting the U.S. presidential candidate whose name it shares

Upon hearing that Americans elected Barack Obama as their forty-forth president, the Fukui prefecture town burst out in celebration. The party kicked off Wednesday morning with Hawaiian dancing performed by the “Obama Girls,” in honor of Obama’s adoptive state, where his grandmother, who passed away Monday, had lived.

Residents of Obama, Japan, celebrate in Hawaiian garb

Town leaders hope the international fame generated by their support will translate into increased business opportunities, and local merchants are already selling Obama Burgers, Obama sushi rolls and other products with the president-elect’s face stamped on them.

Read the entire Japan Times article.

Our “We Did It!” in Japanese design:

Japanese Obama "We Did It": A post-election design in Japanese that displays Obama's name in katakana and "we did it!"

Our Future Paleontologist toddler shirt is featured in Examiner.com’s “Best Hip Todder Shirts” for its “nerdy hip factor.”

The Examiner picked it out of our sister shop, UnEarthedTees (cool geo-science gear) but it’s available at Rotem Gear as well in our baby section here. Big shout-out to the Examiner for putting us on their “Best of” list!

A new blog called Peace Peas has featured our Peace, Love, Latkes women’s cap-sleeved t-shirt!

Peace, Love, Latkes T-Shirt

Check out Peace Peas to see more peace-themed gifts and garb.

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