Encyclopedia
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10 Things To Do in Harajuku
If you’re planning a trip to Japan, then you probably already know of some iconic tourist destinations: Akihabara for anime,…
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What is Gyaru (and Manga-gyaru)?
The Gyaru subculture was huge in Japan between the 1990s and 2000s, with multiple specialized magazines and entire malls dedicated…
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What is the ABJ Mark?
If you’ve been reading a lot of manga on the internet, you may have noticed a mark like this floating…
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What is 2.5D?
2.5D, or “two and a half dimensions”, is a graphics or image terminology with different meanings. In the art and…
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What is a Manga Novel / Super Light Novel?
Manga Novel Manga Novel is a Japanese literary genre based on popular manga titles. A manga novel can be a…
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What is Girls’ Love (GL) or Yuri?
Girls’ Love or GL, referred to by fans as “yuri,” is a literary genre or media that showcases romantic relationships…
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What is Classic Lolita Fashion?
If you are not familiar with what lolita fashion is, be sure to review and check out our Encyclopedia entry…
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What is Sweet Lolita Fashion?
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What is Gothic Lolita Fashion?
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Lolita Fashion in Anime vs. Real Life
Whether it’s talking dolls, fallen angel idols, or chuunibyou romance, you’ve probably seen a character wearing lolita fashion before. You…
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