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What is Plus Size in Japan?
Plus Size in Japan starts at the Japanese size 2L. For reference, a size 2L is about a US size Medium, or 8/10.


Japanese Plus Size Fashion Norms
Japanese Fashion Norms for Plus Size Women. What's considered normal/socially acceptable? Are plus size women objected to more rules?


Plus Size Pop-Up Shops, Tokyo & Osaka Spring 2024
Popular Japanese plus size brands are coming together for the LaFarfa Shop 2024 Spring Event. Various brands are coming together so you can


Japan's Fat Tax: Is It Illegal to Be Fat in Japan?
Through sensationalized English headlines, and poor translations the internet has been perpetuating rumors about what Japan's "Fat Tax" is


Louiosy (LL-4L)
Louiosy is a plus-size Japanese fashion brand specializing in sweet aesthetic items. Their collection includes cute dresses, tops and skirts


Plus Size Japanese Models to Follow in 2024
Get some fashion inspiration from plus size Japanese models who know exactly where to shop.


Where to Buy Plus Size Clothes in Tokyo 2024
If you’re in Tokyo and are looking to do some shopping, here are the best places to shop in store for plus size clothing.Â


Teach English in Japan: Plus Size Teachers
Can you teach English in Japan if you’re plus size? If you meet the hiring criteria, yes you can!


Foreigners in Japan: Body Image and Confidence
Survey reveals a drastic decrease in body image and confidence after living in Japan for a year or more.
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