What is Larme Kei?Larme-kei is named after the style of clothing and makeup popularized by the bi-monthly magazine Larme.Meaning "tears" in French, Larme or Larme-kei is look that is sweet, sophisticated and little bit girly. What makes Larme Kei?Soft pastels colors, and typically red, black or gray.No harsh or hard-type fabrics. Lace and chiffon are...

Recently "Ahoge"'s have been popping up in Japanese fashion snaps. What is an Ahoge?They are an visual trait usually seen in manga and anime where a small strand of the hair is separated.The aim is to bring 2D Moe into the real world.What is moe?Moe is an Japanese slang word which is often used to refer to anime characters. Moe refers to feelings of affection...

A randoseru (ランドセル) is a hard Japanese backpack made from leather, or leather-like material, most commonly used by primary school children in Japan. Traditionally, a randoseru is given to a child when they start their first year at school. Quality randoseru on sale in a Japanese storeThe word derives from the Dutch "ransel"...