Hyper Japan Part 3 - Food and Drink

And so my final post from this weekend's Hyper Japan exhibition. This time focussing on something you couldn't escape at the expo, food.

The food area at Hyper Japan was constantly busy, but I managed to battle my way through to see what was on offer. I can't say I knew much about Japanese food but I sampled some takoyaki which was delicious and all the rest looked equally appetising.

As well as food, there were stalls for a variety of Japanese beer, sake and umeshu (a liqueur made from the plum-like ume fruit).






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Hyper Japan Part 2 - Fashion accessories, collectables and more

So, here is part 2 of my photography from Hyper Japan. This time focussing on all the wonderful fashion accessories as well as all the toys, collectibles, books and magazines I saw on my day out at the exhibition.

Where possible I have provided links to the products (just click on the pictures)


The jewellery and accessories were all so cute.















Other than fashion accessories there were plenty of other fun stalls selling all kinds of toys, collectables, books and magazines. Including lots of Totoros.

Hyper Japan Part 1 - The People

This weekend I went to Hyper Japan at Earl's Court. It is, as they say on their website, "the UK's biggest celebration of Japanese culture, Japanese cuisine, and Japanese cool".

I saw lots of fun and interesting people on the day. From those inspired by Lolita and Harajuku fashions to Cosplayers and keen fans of manga/anime to women in beautiful kimonos and traditional dress. The attention to detail and dedication some of them must have to their look was impressive.

The (used to be with) It Girl

Portraits taken at The Lexington, Islington.






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Pink and Blue Abstract

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Let's Wrestle, Milky Wimpshake and Omi Palone

Let's Wrestle, Milky Wimpshake and Omi Palone
The Lexington, Islington, London
16/02/12

Let's Wrestle





Milky Wimpshake




Omi Palone



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V&A Museum of Childhood

The V&A Musuem of Childhood is a great little free museum in Bethnal Green in East London.  There are all kinds of toys from the late 19th century through to the modern day as well as a small collection of clothing, furniture and other items relating to childhood from the last 100 years or so. 



Late 19th/Early 20th Century mechanical/moving toys






Puppetry circa 1900-1920



Barbie first edition [1959]


Sindy through the ages (1960s and 1980s)



The tan-tastic 1970s Dusty doll


Fairytales and myths - Cinderalla and Puck



Terrifying...




If you get a chance I thoroughly recommend you visit the V&A Museum of Childhood, it's one of London's great quirkier museums.


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