Actually, we try as far as it goes up, to avoid products from the land of the rising sun. But the little Planschparadies is actually just plain funny and made with great attention to detail. The removable butterflies (Velcro) and the three small mushrooms, which can be plugged into the edge of the pool, complete the picture as a fun center for children. One point I draw from, as the inflation pressure every 2-3 days should be bolstered again and - perhaps inevitable - solvent odor has yet to fade.