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The Kotoba Interactive journal.

Editorial features on the cultures, history and languages of Asia. Filter by culture, by topic, or search for what inspires you.

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Korea
Allee bondee du salon K-Beauty Expo Korea sous une immense banniere rose portant le nom de l'evenement, bordee de stands de marques de cosmetique coreennes aux enseignes en hangeul
Overview7 min

K-beauty, J-beauty, C-beauty: three schools of skincare compared

Routines, hero products, ingredients and business models: what really separates Korean, Japanese and Chinese cosmetics, without the marketing shortcuts.

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Japan
Ongles gyaru japonais richement décorés de reliefs, strass et bijoux, réalisés par un collectif de manucure de Fukuoka.
Overview13 min

Asian Nail Art: The Manicure as a Fine Art

3D reliefs and jewels in Japan, minimalist jelly nails in Korea: a journey through Asian nail art, its techniques, its salons, and its global reach.

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