The sub-culture of ‘cosplay’ – or costume role play, is well represented in Disneyland Tokyo.
- disney maid
This couple I snapped on camera the other day – made me smile! He is carrying her white handbag and she is dressed up as a maid for the day!
- Tokyo Disneyland is a wonderland for fashion statements
In Japan, it is not unusual to see a variety of cosplay visitors at public events such as Disney. Maid costumes, such as this, are particularly popular.
And with the increasing popularity of this subculture, a lucrative market around costuming and accessorizing has developed. I suppose it is one way to beat the recession?
My main curiosity about Japan is about the mystical Geisha. There are so many fables about such character of sexiness in the Japanese culture,that when i ask some Japanese neighbors,they blush and somehow change the conversation. They create more myth than give straight answers.
Is it just a myth that they’re trained in the highest techniques of love making or is it just hyped? Have you as a western woman being attracted to discover what’s behind that exotic myth? Would You like to fantasize about playing the role of a Geisha? Or is it a taboo subject,as there all those wild and unbelievable stories of “mother-son” incest stories that come from that mysterious land? Have you heard anything in Japan about the latter taboo? Just curious.
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Disney Tokyo is one great place to be to observe society!
Ponyo – thanks for mentioning him – I was going to do the post last week …. saw the movie the day it came out …. such an enjoyable movie – I am a huge fan of all things Ghibili … the kids are about to get a dog and they want to call it Ponyo …. after the fish ….. poor dog it might have an identity crisis ! Will have to write that post now!
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What more can I say…Disney,Cosplay,moeness all=epic win. I noticed the girlw/icecream cone had a dalmation on her skirt. Still love that movie to this day. !st. saw it as a saturday movie matinee growing up in Green Bay,Wi.
Another great article, you must be a big disney fan yourself,eh? Just saw a commercial for Ponyo on tv from disney-pixar.
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Don’t need a dog w/identity crisis lol What kind of dog are they getting? I’ve got 2 dogs. I named them Lucy and Molly. They’re Blue Healers,they are from the hearding class of dogs. My wife said…why didn’t you name the other one Ethel…remember the Lucy Show? I told her i couldn’t see myself going outside and saying Ethel! get in the house…ha ha
Well looking forward to your nxt post.
Have a great Sunday:)
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Love your dog comments – thanks !
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Thanks for your comments – Kyoto is a lovely city to visit and understand more about traditions and Japanese society … regarding the Geisha comments there is a great post on an Evening with a Geisha by @shanesakata which discusses the arts and the lifestyle
http://www.nihonsun.com/2009/07/20/a-evening-amongst-geisha/
This is the link – she has captured and posted some wonderful photos – she has also provided comprehensive links to other sites that might answer some of your questions regarding Geisha
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Yes there is a lot of Cosplay at Disney – it adds to the atmosphere – in a nice way – sorry for the characters down the bottom of the comments before – it seems to have sorted itself – I was trying out a plugin that was causing issues with dates and some text ….
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Typically Japan – cosplay in Disney http://bit.ly/dh7Zy
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RT @KimonoBox: Typically Japan – cosplay in Disney http://bit.ly/dh7Zy excellent!
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#JBlogs Disney Maids? http://bit.ly/UEz23
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RT @KimonoBox: Disney Maids? | kimonobox.com http://bt.io/2o2 Disney,cosplay=epic win
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RT @KimonoBox: Disney Maids? | kimonobox.com http://bt.io/2o2 Disney,cosplay=epic win. I guess being at Disney is like a giant cosplay event. With all the characters they have on the grounds,to mingle with all the guests. I really miss going to Disney world,
RT @KimonoBox: Disney Maids? | kimonobox.com http://bt.io/2o2 Disney,cosplay=epic win. I guess being at Disney is like a giant cosplay event. With all the characters they have on the grounds,to mingle with all the guests. I really miss going to Disney world,
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Yes there is a lot of Cosplay at Disney – it adds to the atmosphere – in a nice way – sorry for the characters down the bottom of the comments before – it seems to have sorted itself – I was trying out a plugin that was causing issues with dates and some text ….