Purikura~!!
Purikura is a huge sensation in Japan! It allows you to take a series of pictures in a photobooth and then offers a generous amount of options to creatively personalize your photos. They cost around 400 yen or more depending on the brand of the machine. As you can see from the photo above, my friends and I had a great time playing with customization. By default, the purikura machine makes your eyes appear really big and bright. In Japan, large, bright eyes are considered attractive.
In American, we do have photobooths that print out print stickers. However, they don't allow for much personalization. Then again, this is how purikura started! Originally in 1995, you would only find them at festivals to capture the fun moment. They were called プリント倶楽部 = purinto kurabu. Since they were introduced in 1995, the quality and stylized options have developed and changed over time. Now, since the emergence of "image models", or famous models featured on fashion magazines, Purikura gives you a picture perfect makeover. Recently, they included the option to send your purikura pictures directly to your phone or blog.
Hopefully, our print clubs will evolve into what Purikura is today! :)
Purikura is a huge sensation in Japan! It allows you to take a series of pictures in a photobooth and then offers a generous amount of options to creatively personalize your photos. They cost around 400 yen or more depending on the brand of the machine. As you can see from the photo above, my friends and I had a great time playing with customization. By default, the purikura machine makes your eyes appear really big and bright. In Japan, large, bright eyes are considered attractive.
In American, we do have photobooths that print out print stickers. However, they don't allow for much personalization. Then again, this is how purikura started! Originally in 1995, you would only find them at festivals to capture the fun moment. They were called プリント倶楽部 = purinto kurabu. Since they were introduced in 1995, the quality and stylized options have developed and changed over time. Now, since the emergence of "image models", or famous models featured on fashion magazines, Purikura gives you a picture perfect makeover. Recently, they included the option to send your purikura pictures directly to your phone or blog.
Hopefully, our print clubs will evolve into what Purikura is today! :)
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