/jp/ - Otaku Culture

>What's a dakimakura?
Dakimakura are a type of pillow from Japan, usually 150cm x 50cm. Dakimakura are also known as "hugging pillows". They usually have anime or video game characters printed on the cover.

>Where can I get one?
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/ (search for "dakimakura")
http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=english (search for "pillow")

>Where can I get the stuffing?
http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=english&vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=COS-9194&template=default/
product/e_display.html
You could also try some local bedroom store. But remember, the stuffing should be the same size as your cover. If it's too big or too small the character on it won't look good.
Usually covers are 150cm x 50cm but some aren't. Make sure to check the size of yours before buying the stuffing.

>What can I do with a dakimakura?
You can hug it, cuddle and sleep with it or simply look at it. Or, if you really, really want to ruin it: Cum on it.

>How do I wash my dakimakura?
Instructions are usually labelled inside.
Japanese laundry symbol table: http://www.apparelkey.com/apparelkey/document/cate3/3.7.4/Japan_Washing.htm

>Is there a way to get a custom printed dakimakura?
There is, and it's actually also quite cheap. There's a seller on eBay called janelee922. If you have big enough pictures he'll print them on dakimakura cases for you. It currently costs 25$.
The quality of the material and print is really good. I washed mine 4 times already and the colors are still beautiful. He also sells cheap stuffings.
Some links you'll need:
oreno.imouto.org/post?tags=dakimakura - High-Res dakimakura covers (You need an account to see most of the covers but making one only takes a second)
http://www.ebay.com/sch/janelee922/m.html - That guy's eBay page. strg + f for "custom dakimakura".

Other sites:
myworld.ebay.com/shemue/
http://www.hobbyheart.com/

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