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Japanese
Fads in the 1990s
Tamagotchis,
Photo Stickers, Loose Socks, the PHS, High Boots,
and Doraemon
Fads
that are all the rage in Japan these days include
crazy tamagotchis, high boots and shoes, the
beloved PHS, beloved photo stickers, loose
socks, and the lovable
Doraemon.
Everyone
is Crazy about the
Tamagotchi
Erica
Horikoshi reports on the popularity of the
tamagotchi, an interactive digital toy, in
Japan. They are very popular among school girls and
office workers, but have created some
problems.
Photo
Stickers are a Big Hit
Yuri
Syoyama writes about a recent fad which has become
a real hit with teenagers in Japan—collecting
tiny photo stickers. Teens line up at photo
machines to have their pictures taken on decorative
stickers which they can exchange with others,
collect in books, or use to decorate
things.
Loose
Socks are Popular with Japanese School
Girls
Yuki
Izuno reports on another craze among young girls in
Japan. High school students have taken a fancy to
"loose socks", huge baggy socks that hang on their
legs and look like they are about to fall down. She
tells us why this style is popular with young girls
in Japan.
The
PHS is Fashionable in Japan
Yuka
Matsumoto says a PHS (Personal Handy-Phone System)
is a good way to communicate with your family and
friends. Many people enjoy using them because they
are small and easy to carry. They're fun and
convenient to use, but using them can create some
problems.
High
Boots and Shoes are In!
Trendy
Japanese girls like to wear high boots and shoes.
Akiko Nakashima says girls like to wear them
because they think they make their legs look
slimmer and look good with both skirts and
pants.
Everyone
in Japan Loves Doraemon!
Kayo
Shigeneo introduces us to Doraemon, a lovable, blue
catlike robot who is a very popular comic book and
cartoon character loved by many throughout Japan.
She describes him and discusses his popularity.
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