Wow I didn`t know Rakutan now ships to the USA. Thanks! I think that 8 speed Bridgestone Mariposa Mini with beltdrive would make a great wedding present for my sister in North Carolina! hmmm

http://en.item.rakuten.com/s1-cycle/bs_mp28b/

I see the Arun fairly often on the streets in Tokyo and Yokohama. It is tiny and single speed but I think, if you don`t plan to go very far, it would make for a nice NYC bicycle. Certainly will be unique and a conversation starter.