How to take Purikura photos in Japan #

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Find an arcade and look for the big, pink, and insanely cutesy photo booth.  If you don't want to go full, big eyed kawaii, then find a machine that looks dull. It probably won't have as many mandatory filters. 

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Take a friend into the booth. In some cases a green screen might suddenly drop down behind you. Remember not to wear green. 

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Be. Quick. You will have about 2 seconds to read a bunch of japanese instructions before it begins to take pictures. I suggest you practice your poses before entering because the suggested poses are middle school cringe. 

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Smize. 

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This is where things get really fun. Go to the editing station attached to the photo booth and customize the background, draw cat ears on your friends, write in the date or add a cat on top of your head. 

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Now here is the thing, Purikura have a tendency to make your eyes giant alien-like orbs. It's part of the make-up effect on the editor. You can adjust your fake lipstick and fake eyeshadow too. 

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Print and share with your friends! 

Xoxo, 

Maria