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This has got to be every girl's dream. Pampered, made up, dressed up as a princess. Maybe it might only be my dream to get dressed up like a Japanese princess but thats beside the point. Last saturday I was lucky enough to finally realise that dream thanks to my very very generous host mum. Here are the happy shots that we too outside the photography studio. The real pictures will be available once I get to a scanner, which unfortunately might be after I get home to Australia. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do...




The Kimono is a special design for the Japanese coming-of-age ceremony held when one reaches the age of 20. My host mum thought that since I was 18 and legal in Australia then it was appropriate. I chose red and green as my primary colours because they are Chinese good luck colours.


This is the back of the kimono. They tied the obi (literally, belt) especially for the occasion. Japanese men find the nape of the neck the most erogenous part of the body which is why younger girls pull their kimonos back at the neck to expose the skin.


This is the hair style they did for me. Despite my objections they put a hair piece in. Unfortunately they were not able to match the colour well enough so I look like I have a rat on my head (Lauren's words)


The Obi. I was offered a glittery Dame Edna Everage meets a carpet bag horror because they thought that foreigners prefered shiney things but I opted for the sensible stylish Japanese option.


My host sister Marina. Pity about her closed eyes.


The back of Marina's kimono. Children's kimonos are tied differently from adults.


She's the most gorgeous host sister I've ever seen. Awwww