PAIPO UPDATE
2006.11.14: O FRICK! I don't know how, but Jake has discovered more Paipo news online. Check out http://www.paipo.org/ and http://www.paipo.org.uk. Rockin'.
2004.09.21: I have my hands on fresh Paipo thanks to my friend Reiko. She brought it back from Japan for me and had it delivered via messenger (Rachael). Thank you Reiko and Rachael!!! You're so kind! Ahhhhhhh, now I've got my Paipo fix.
2003.12.20: Mr. Ley (the elder) returned safely, and new shipments have come in. Mr. Ley (the younger) is sharing them according to his good will. I've got a new one, and, I like it despite my earlier disillusion with the hype.
2003.12.04: Paipo has made a resurgance in the past few months. Does the phrase "Puff, puff, pass, I mean....." mean anything to you? If you need a hint, check out these pics. Rumor has it new shipments will be coming in via the East Asia Trading Company (aka Mister Ley the elder).
2002.05.04: It's been weeks since I've had some Paipo. I've still got mine in a drawer in my room, but it's just not as exciting as I thought it would be. Too much hype ruined Paipo for me.
2002.02.23: Mister Ley (the elder) has returned safely from Japan! He brought us back some PAIPO and Mister Ley (the younger) is distributing it! If you haven't already requested Paipo, you can still try to get your hands on a pack while supplies last. Side note: Still no word from TOP TECH INC.
2002.02.14: !!CALLING ALL PAIPO LOVERS!! An associate(Jake's old man) is traveling to Japan and is going to attempt to obtain Paipo for anyone who places an order. Talk to Jake about it if you are interested.
2002.01.18: Who needs Paipo when you've got snow, friends, and teenage invincibilty? By the way, here are some Paipo pictures from MARUMAN CORP (JAPAN) LTD's web site.
2002.01.16: We call TOP TECH INC attempting to obtain further information about purchasing Paipo. A representative informs us that the company does not have any Paipo in stock, but he agrees to contact us via e-mail when information is received regarding our favorite non-smoke pipes.
2002.01.03: We send an e-mail to TOP TECH INC inquiring about the purchase of Paipo.
2001.12.25: Massy Yoshikawa, Manager of MARUMAN CORP (JAPAN) LTD, sends us an e-mail referring us to TOP TECH INC which we believe to be based in California.
2001.12.08: We e-mail MARUMAN CORP (JAPAN) LTD asking where we could purchase Paipo, seeing as we live in the USA.

In Search of Paipo After a long period of waiting, we have been rewarded. We have finally obtained Paipo. If you wish to learn more about Paipo non-smoke pipes, it is suggested that you view the manufacturer's web-site at http://www.maruman.co.jp/. Thank you for visiting the Paipo Update site. Stay tuned for more progress, or lack thereof.

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