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Purikura: What It Means and How Japan's Photo Booths Work
Purikura booths auto-smooth skin and enlarge your eyes before you even pose. Here's how the machines work, what they cost, and where to find them.
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What Is Kawaii Culture? Japan's Obsession With Cute, Explained
Kawaii isn't just 'cute' — it's a design philosophy that shapes fashion, mascots, food, and even Japanese tax forms. Here's where it came from and how it works.
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Yuru-Kyara: Japan's Cutest Mascot Characters, Ranked
Kumamon, Funassyi, Hikonyan, and the rest of Japan's obsessive mascot economy — who they are, why they exist, and which ones are actually worth knowing.