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A dakimakura (or Anime Body Pillow) is a big big pillow made in Japan. The original word is often translated as body pillow in English. In Japan, however, Dakimakura would be more like western orthopedic pillows and are therefore often used by Japanese youth for support. Some people may find it strange that a pillow is viewed as a body support, but in fact the body is supported by the pillow itself while sleeping. You would be surprised how many pillows are on the market.
In this style, this style of pillow is becoming increasingly popular among the young men (and occasionally the young women) of the Japanese otaku culture. This particular product is called a Yankuru (Yankuru means to tie or tie) - which essentially means that this pillow is simply a long, thin pillow that may have the option of being attached to a bed post via its elastic banding . The most famous example of this is the so-called Karakasa Dakimakura. Yes, these pillows can be a source of great fun for the teenagers (and even young pups), but also for those who want to add a little something to their bedroom decor.
In the early days of the 20th century, Dakimakura was primarily used as a decorative feature in various forms of Japanese art. For example, during the Meiji Period, artists began using it in intricate ways to draw the Meiji State Capitol. The Bushido, or the code of honor in martial arts, was later expanded to include the use of certain types of pillows. In the later years of the Meiji period, this style of pillow became one of the staples of a typical Japanese bedroom decor. In fact, it became such a popular furniture furniture and interior design that the term Dakimakura came about.
Although the main color pattern that is characteristic, characteristic of the Dakimakura, is on that of the national flower of Japan - the white pine, the patterns common today that are common today are not limited to only trees and flowers, but also various stylized geometric figures like circles, squares and hexagons. These geometric constructions can also be found in today's contemporary art prints. Some examples of this type of prints that feature geometric figures are today's geometric posters that feature skyscrapers and iconic landmarks.
Today, the constructions of the various types of dakimakura produced in the early days are often reproduced to make different types of pillow cases and decorative parts. In fact, the market for them is so bred that there are now several stores and online retailers offering them. There are those that are made with the basic geometric shapes of circles and squares, but there are also those that come in different shapes such as animals, birds, and landscapes. Some of them even come in multicolored red, blue, green, and yellow. These days, you can even find some that come in more randy colors like black and orange.
In terms of sizes, the average dakimakura can be roughly the same size as a matchbox. They're usually quite thick and large enough to be used for decorative purposes. For those who love the Japanese style work of art, one would probably be surprised to know that the Dakimakura can actually be traced back to the earlier ages of Japanese culture, often referred to as the feudal period. At that time, Tat was very popular and these figurines of trees and other natural objects were used as decorative pieces.
There are two basic styles of Dakimakura. One is the one that contains a fully developed figure in the form of an original Japanese sculpture, while the other version comes with a semi-developed body that can already be enjoyed. The most common size of the realistic is about 150 cm high and another one that is very rare is the one that is half the size of the original and only about half a meter tall. If you happen to come up with a larger size, it is most likely a reproduction.
If you are among the growing number of people who love anime and manga, this would be a wise move to collect this type of character. The good thing about Dakimakura is that they are now available online and you don't have to go out yourself. You can now simply download them from a site and have them shipped straight to your home. There are even locations that allow you to combine multiple figures of the same size, making a Sa