culture
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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culture
What Is Kawaii? Japan's Culture of Cute, Explained
Kawaii means cute, but in Japan it shapes fashion, mascots, packaging and even police posters. Where it came from, how it works and where to see it.
fashion
Harajuku Street Fashion: The Underground Scene Nobody Shows You
The viral Harajuku you've seen on Instagram is a performance for tourists. Here's where the real style is happening — and why it matters.