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ranging from Lolita to Fairy Kei to traditional Kimono get-ups. So, perhaps this Lolita inspired adult attire wasn’t exactly my cup of tea, but an education into Japanese culture it certainly was. And no sooner had the Kawaii-ers left the stage, than were the Cosplayers jumping in their wake. Cosplay is a fascinating Japanese subculture that has seen a phenomenal emergence of European champions in recent years. Fancy yourself as the next champion? Then don a costume of your favourite anime/ computer game character and sign yourself up! Although we are talking more Final Fantasy and less


Super Mario Bros.


Cosplay is a fascinating Japanese


subculture that has seen a phenomenal emergence of European champions in recent years.


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Whilst not to everyone’s taste, Hyper Japan Christmas 2012, showcased a vibrant and diverse array of Japanese gems, and certainly put the colourful pop into an otherwise grey winter day in London town.


http://www.hyperjapan.co.uk/ •Words: Rebecca Bond Images: Laura Cloutman


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