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What is Lolita Fashion? A Guide for Beginners

Lolita Fashion is a popular subculture as well as a type of street fashion in Japan. For the past 10 years, it has gradually gained popularity across the globe. This look is based around a youthful doll-like appearance. There is a high emphasis on being ‘cute’ while maintaining an elegant aura. The look takes inspiration from Victorian and Rococo styles but as incorporated into today’s street fashion. Some girls like to go a step farther than mere fashion, participating in a whole range of Lolita Activities such as “high tea” with other Lolita friends. They look like princesses in the modern world!

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Popular Japanese Fashion Magazines for Men & Women

Japan, which is nothing if not innovative when it comes to fashion, has a huge number of different fashion magazines that cater to a wide range of discerning fashionistas. There are many different subcultures each with their own unique style, all of which also have magazines that are specifically tailored to them. A lot of magazines are printed on quality paper, and some will even include a special item inside just for their readers along with each issue. Here is a list of some magazines to get you started on your own Japanese fashion journey.

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The Gunpla Panel Lining: Gunpla’s Guide to Markers and Paints

One of the many great things about Gunpla is that the more you obsess over the details, the more amazing…

9 Japanese Kitchenware for Mastering Japanese Cooking

When it comes to cooking Japanese food, having the proper Japanese kitchenware is just as important as the ingredients. From…

Spirited Away Merchandise for the Avid Ghibli Collector

If you haven’t seen Spirited Away, then you’d better plan a movie night, pronto! The award-winning, critically-acclaimed film by the legendary…

9 Traditional Japanese Dolls That Will Enhance Your Home’s Decor

Figurines and dolls have long been popular in Japan, and are not a recent trend as a result of modern anime and manga as some might believe. Centuries of innovation, creation, and refinement have gone into the hearts and souls of some of these most memorable Japanese works of art. Here is a guide all about the history, styles, and idiosyncrasies of these traditional Japanese figurines.

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