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Tokyo Shopping Guide: Kiddyland
Kiddyland is basically kawaii heaven – a place to find all your favourite kawaii characters in one place. The main store in Harajuku has 5…
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Tokyo Shopping Guide: Loft
Loft is one of my favourite Japanese shops – arriving in Tokyo after a long day’s travel I decided to have a quick look in Loft…
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New exhibition
Exciting news as I have been asked to take part in another exhibition, this time at the Park Gallery in Falkirk. My things will be…
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Looking back at 2007
Even though it’s a brand new year, it’s a little bit difficult to shake off 2007 and move onwards (and upwards, hopefully!). So here are…
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Tokyo Shopping Guide: Super Potato
Super Potato is pretty much heaven for retro gaming fans. The main Akihabara store has about 5 floors, each dedicated to a different console/manufacturer. The…
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Happy New Year!
I hope you’re having a fun transition into 2008. I have so many plans and ideas for this year and it looks like being very…
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Christmas Tote Bags
I like to make some special handmade gifts for my nearest and dearest come Christmas-time. I never get to go and see my family due…
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New websites
Hope you had a great Christmas. I, as no-one will be surprised to hear, worked through most of it. I just can’t stop as there’s…
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Hello! I’m Marceline Smith, the designer and owner of Asking For Trouble. I create illustrated stationery, accessories and gifts using my cute characters inspired by Japanese kawaii. This is my business and personal blog where I write about my creative doings, inspirations, travels, Japan trips and daily life. Read more »
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DISCLAIMER
All opinions are my own and I am not compensated or sponsored for writing about any products or services featured unless stated in the post. Links to shops and websites may be affiliate links – I receive a small commission from your orders at no cost to you, which helps me fund this site. I do not accept advertising.