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Story of “Oiran” (花魁)

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Do you know “Oiran” (花魁) ? Oiran was a kind of courtesan of highest rank in Edo period (1600-1868). Some people may express it a prostitute, however Oiran became celebrities of their times outside the pleasure districts. Their art and fashions were often set trends among the wealthy, and because of this, cultural aspects of More »

2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN

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Many of you who like Japan or have visited Japan may know “Akihabara”(秋葉原), or called shortly “Akiba”, where a lot of stuff are sold relating electronic devices, animation, figures, or subcultures. Very close to Akiba, there is a place called “2k540 AKI-OKA Artisan”. “2k540″ is pronounced “Ni Ke Yon Go Maru”, named from railway terminology More »

Japanese like “Covering” !

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Japanese love covering various things ! One of the representatives may be Toilet Cover. There are versions of famous animation movie characters, Totoro and Kiki ! Another famous covering is for a box of tissue paper. There are creative ones, too !   When we used to use analog telephone, there existed a cover for More »

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