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The latest otaku craze: lap pillows | nihonshock
Nov
30
2009

The latest otaku craze: lap pillows

I’ve been seeing these around a lot lately at both otaku-ish locations and regular department stores too (two of these 3 pictures I took at Loft in Sakae, Nagoya). They’re an interesting item, playing on the Japanese word 膝枕ひざまくら (hiza makura), which is made up of the characters for “lap” and “pillow” and usually refers to resting your head in someone’s lap.

lap pillow underwear

lap pillow

lap pillows maid pink and black

Although sadly I didn’t have my camera with me at the time, I’ve also seen these pillows in UFO catchers (= the crane games at game centers). And I’ve seen them in Evangelion girl’s school uniform style, for the true otaku connoisseur.

PS. No, I’m not the first person to find these.

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2 Responses


  • A great gift for every Otaku, What better way to say I don`t have a life, girlfriend or self-esteem.

    by: Scott, Jan 6th at 9:13 am

  • It have been a craved for those who like this kind of fetish back in 2005 or so from watching a documentary “Japanorama” showcasing it.

    by: Shockerz, May 7th at 9:13 pm