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2月15日（土） プリクラを撮りました (About PURIKURA)

Those who finished lesson 7 of N5 can read this.

今日 (きょう) は、朝 (あさ) 早 (はや) くに起 (お) きました。そして、仕事 (しごと) をした後 (あと) 、夜 (よる) 、友達 (ともだち) とバーへ行 (い) きました。

友達 (ともだち) はお酒 (さけ) を飲 (の) みました。

私 (わたし) はジュースを飲 (の) みました。

その後 (あと) 、プリクラを撮 (と) りました 🌸

PURIKURA

Purikura (プリクラ) is a Japanese photo booth experience that combines photography with digital stickers, filters, and customization. The word "Purikura" is short for "Print Club" (プリント倶楽部, "Purinto Kurabu"), originally coined by Atlus and Sega in the mid-1990s when they introduced the first machines.

📸 Key Features of Purikura

  1. Decorative Customization – Users can add stickers, handwritten messages, frames, and doodles to their photos.
  2. Filters & Effects – Many booths apply automatic beauty filters, enlarging eyes, smoothing skin, and sometimes altering facial proportions.
  3. Group Fun – Popular among friends, couples, and teens in Japan, Purikura is a social activity often done in arcades.
  4. Themed Booths – Some Purikura machines have themes, including anime, pop culture, and seasonal designs.
  5. Compact Printouts – After editing, users receive small printed stickers of their customized photos.

🎡 Where to Find Purikura

Purikura booths are commonly found in:

  • Game centers (arcades) 🎮
  • Malls 🛍️
  • Specialized Purikura shops 📷

While primarily a Japanese trend, Purikura has gained popularity in other Asian countries and niche spots worldwide!

楽 (たの) しかったです。