Behind The Story of Hello Kitty
Hello Kitty is a popular and beloved character all over the world. However, the character wasn’t so much popular when it was …
The Virtual Idol Is a Concept That Is Uniquely Japanese
The “virtual idol” has a strong image as something that has been made possible by recent advances in technology, but the term …
Functional Furniture, Study Desk in Japan
In Japan, when children enter primary school, parents give them own “Gakusyu Tukue, study desk.” It’s really functional so pen sharpener, power …
Legend of the Aka Beko, Red Cow
This is a ” Aka Beko, red cow” of the folk toy of Aizu in Fukushima prefecture in Tohoku. The style giving …
“Usahi” is a Special Character for Local People
This character,Usahi, is unique character project for local people in Asahi city, Yamagata prefecture, Tohoku. The project’s concept is that “let’s produce …
Japanese Idol,Yuruchara
Yuruchara is a Abbreviation of “Yurui, loose in Japanese, character” It’s local mascot characters for promoting a local government and the town at the …
Japanese Girl’s Fantasy Fashion
More than 20 years ago, going to Harajuku is dream of girls at that time. I also went to there and was …
Japanese Ball-Jointed Doll
I was so surprised when I researched about Japanese ball-jointed doll. All doll has own name and seems having many fans. it’s …
Holding Hands Project
It’s a dream project! All international popular characters, Doraemon, Miffy, Pingu, Pikachu and Elmo are holding hands and they are encouraging for …
The Otome Game,Young Girl Game
Otome game is becoming popular. It shows Otaku culture is becoming standard of Japanese culture. I don’t play video game. However, i …
The Dolls’ Festival
There are many special days in Japan. I introduced previous one is the Japanese original style Valentine’s Day . Todays’ one is …
“Gothloli”,Gothic & Lolita fashion ゴスロリファッション
Gothic & Lolita is original street fashion style and subculture from Japan, mixing element of Gothic and Lolita fashion. Japanese call it …