Walking through my local Daiei, I thought there was something a little funny about the display in front of the elementary school book bags. Sure enough, the “girl” in the faux private school uniform definitely got drafted from the boys’ department. Maybe they wanted to ride the cosplay theme set by the anime-style mannequins used in the fashion “uniform” department on the floor below.
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Jonelle Patrick writes novels set in Japan, produces the monthly e-magazine Japanagram, and blogs at Only In Japan and The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had
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I am so enjoying reading your blog – I don’t even remember how I stumbled upon it, but reading about the cultural differences is NUTS! Also, those second mannequins are TERRIFYING.
Aren’t they amazingly weird? And don’t you think it’s even stranger that there’s a whole teen fashion line of faux private school uniforms
Serious manga fetish goes mainstream. I mean, I saw this at Daiei, which is like finding cosplay wigs at Target.
And I’m so happy you posted – I went over to your blog and couldn’t stop reading!
Haha… that one is over the top! Good catch!
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What store is this?
It’s the Daiei on Meguro-dori, near Toritsudaigaku!
I really want to attent Japan’s school and besides that I LOVE their uniform every kind!!! 💚💜
I just saw your comment! I’m so sorry it took me so long! I hope you get your wish and can go to a Japanese school someday! （＾Ｏ＾☆♪