Vol. 4 Iss. 5
Happily Ever After
Welcome to the final issue of Volume 4: Happily Ever After! All good things must come to an end. A happy end! The events of the two years have made the world seem like a dark place. In times like these, it’s the small pockets of joy that keeps us going. This issue, we want to highlight community members who find joy in their everyday lives. From fashion to family, friends and fulfilled dreams, these people are thriving and living life to the fullest! We hope you can take something away from them and apply their philosophies of happiness to your own life. Spread the joy on social media and share with us your happiest moments using #thecommoffline!
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Harajuku Mum Laura on Lolita, Design and Motherhood
Shopping is the pinnacle of any mother-daughter bonding experience but
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It Goes Without Saying, Imani K. Brown is a Powerhouse
Even if the sky were the limit, Imani would go
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Gretchen
It’s the small moments of joy that keep us going,
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Gretchen Talks Photography, YouTube and Yaki-imo in Tokyo
Jetting off to a new country is an exhilarating but
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Nennen + Poyo
It’s the small moments of joy that keep us going,
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Meet Nennen + Poyo, Harajuku’s Latest Sister Act
Move over Hadids, here comes the unstoppable Nennen and Poyo!
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Maria
It’s the small moments of joy that keep us going,
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Kawaii fashion? Twitch? The Sky’s the Limit for Tokyo-based Illustrator Maria
Do you desperately want to go vintage shopping in Shimokitazawa
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YunNon, Osaka’s Twin Fashionistas
17-year-old twins Yun and Non are Osaka’s osoroi fashionistas. From
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Mathilda
It’s the small moments of joy that keep us going,
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Meet Mathilda: Harajuku’s Kawaii Chameleon
Mathilda, aka @machichi_off, is a burst of colour bringing positivity
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Kawaii Fashion, Lab Coats and Colourful Wigs—Meet Kammie!
Happy, bubbly, pastel pink! Kammie’s style and personality is as
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Marina is the “Pinkest Brown Girl” You Will Ever Meet!
After discovering Japanese street fashion through anime and a local
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Alison
It’s the small moments of joy that keep us going,
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Every Day is a Pink Day for Pink Princess Alison Jones!
Rising star Alison Jones, aka @kawaiiconic.ali, doesn’t just wear pink
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Chi-chan, Harajuku’s Social Butterfly
If you could be any butterfly, which would you be?
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Dreams Do Come True, Just Ask Sweet Poison Cupcake’s Tempest Paige!
Tempest Paige is giving Cinderella a run for her money
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The Devil Wears Prada—in Tokyo!
A career in fashion is a dream come true for
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Say Hello to Gyaru Blogger Lizzie Bee!
Gyaru blogger and Youtuber Lizzie (aka @hellolizziebee) is probably the
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Meet Poppy, the Fashionista Using Kawaii Style to Explore Self-Love and Positive Vibes
Many of us dream about wearing whatever we want for
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Loretta
It’s the small moments of joy that keep us going,
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Loretta, Start-up Junkie by Day, Youtuber by Night
In need of some advice on the best Japanese study
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Sayaka
It’s the small moments of joy that keep us going,
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Sayaka on Alien BFFs, Harajuku and Fashion
There’s a youthful joy that follows Sayaka like an eager
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Editor’s Message
Welcome to Issue 5 of Volume 4: Happily Ever After All
Welcome to the final issue of Volume 4: Happily Ever After! All good things must come to an end. A happy end! The events of the two years have made the world seem like a dark place. In times like these, it’s the small pockets of joy that keeps us going. This issue, we want to highlight community members who find joy in their everyday lives. We hope you can take something away from them, spread the joy on social media, and share with us your happiest moments using #thecommoffline!
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Banana Fish Pop Up in Tokyo
Wildly popular manga and anime Banana Fish has opened a
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Harajuku Mum Laura on Lolita, Design and Motherhood
Shopping is the pinnacle of any mother-daughter bonding experience but
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It Goes Without Saying, Imani K. Brown is a Powerhouse
Even if the sky were the limit, Imani would go
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Gretchen
It’s the small moments of joy that keep us going,
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Gretchen Talks Photography, YouTube and Yaki-imo in Tokyo
Jetting off to a new country is an exhilarating but
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Nennen + Poyo
It’s the small moments of joy that keep us going,
-
Meet Nennen + Poyo, Harajuku’s Latest Sister Act
Move over Hadids, here comes the unstoppable Nennen and Poyo!
-
Maria
It’s the small moments of joy that keep us going,
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Kawaii fashion? Twitch? The Sky’s the Limit for Tokyo-based Illustrator Maria
Do you desperately want to go vintage shopping in Shimokitazawa
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YunNon, Osaka’s Twin Fashionistas
17-year-old twins Yun and Non are Osaka’s osoroi fashionistas. From
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Mathilda
It’s the small moments of joy that keep us going,
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Meet Mathilda: Harajuku’s Kawaii Chameleon
Mathilda, aka @machichi_off, is a burst of colour bringing positivity
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Kawaii Fashion, Lab Coats and Colourful Wigs—Meet Kammie!
Happy, bubbly, pastel pink! Kammie’s style and personality is as
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Marina is the “Pinkest Brown Girl” You Will Ever Meet!
After discovering Japanese street fashion through anime and a local
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Alison
It’s the small moments of joy that keep us going,
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Every Day is a Pink Day for Pink Princess Alison Jones!
Rising star Alison Jones, aka @kawaiiconic.ali, doesn’t just wear pink
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Chi-chan, Harajuku’s Social Butterfly
If you could be any butterfly, which would you be?
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Dreams Do Come True, Just Ask Sweet Poison Cupcake’s Tempest Paige!
Tempest Paige is giving Cinderella a run for her money
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The Devil Wears Prada—in Tokyo!
A career in fashion is a dream come true for
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Say Hello to Gyaru Blogger Lizzie Bee!
Gyaru blogger and Youtuber Lizzie (aka @hellolizziebee) is probably the
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Meet Poppy, the Fashionista Using Kawaii Style to Explore Self-Love and Positive Vibes
Many of us dream about wearing whatever we want for
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Loretta
It’s the small moments of joy that keep us going,
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Loretta, Start-up Junkie by Day, Youtuber by Night
In need of some advice on the best Japanese study
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Sayaka
It’s the small moments of joy that keep us going,
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Sayaka on Alien BFFs, Harajuku and Fashion
There’s a youthful joy that follows Sayaka like an eager
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Editor’s Message
Welcome to Issue 5 of Volume 4: Happily Ever After All
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Where to Shop: Clothes for a New Future
Space travel, the future, and technology—these are just some of
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Goth Kimono
New year, new volume! But that’s not the only thing
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Pretty Pastel Please
Nearly a quarter of a million haul videos were uploaded
