Tag Archives: only in Japan

Japanese Nail Art Pic Spam

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

I’m still in my noisy hotel (complete with a rich variety of nighttime activities) and have no goodies to show, so I’ve looked through my favorite Japanese nail art salons to find some pictures to try and cheer myself up … Continue reading →

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Deco Mania

Posted on June 23, 2010 by

I’m not sure how far this wacky trend has spread, but the Japanese like sticking decorations on pretty much everything: mirrors, compacts, pens, mobile phones, computers, tissue boxes and nails. I’m not exactly sure how or when this started, but it’s … Continue reading →

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More Weird Japanese Kit-Kats

Posted on June 18, 2010 by

It’s hard to believe, but every now and again I put away my brushes,  step out of my nail-cave and wander around Tokyo looking for Japanese oddities.  I have no weird  nails to show today, but I do have some equally … Continue reading →

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Doll Funeral Manicure

Posted on September 27, 2009 by

In Japan, there are a lot of festivals and interesting rituals. On Sept. 25 of every year, people bring their old, unwanted dolls to certain temples and there is a funeral for the dolls. A prayer is said by Buddhist … Continue reading →

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