New to the forum and I have a rather odd question...

[Tachion]

While I was traveling in Japan this summer, a group of people I was with bought these interesting, distinctly Japanese-style, animal outfits (kinda like a costume, but not as intricate). Since I have returned home, I have been looking for a place online where I might be able to purchase them, but have found none. Does anyone have any idea what I am even talking about, what they might be called, or where I might find them?

I know this is a shot in the dark, but I figured I would ask since everyone here seems relatively knowledgable about Japan and some of it's modern-day "trends".

If it will help, I can post a picture, but I would rather not go through the hassle unless I have to.

Thanks a lot!

 

[Apollo]

A picture will help I think, maybe some people in here have seen it...I only think I know what you are talking about...

 

[Tachion]

Here's what they look like... hopefully this will help a little.

Thanks again.

 

[wintersweet]

Looks like the sort of thing they sell on the bottom floor of Tokyu Hands. I've never seen 'em for sale online.

 

[Tateishi]

I'm seen a few MAMBA girls wear them, but I think it's a ONLY in Japan thing, can't you ask a friend in Japan to buy one for you?

 

[Apollo]

I have seen them before, and I know you can buy them in Tokyo, anyway, I have tried and tried to search for them in a Japanese online store for you - with no luck.
So I guess the only thing you can do is ask a friend in Japan to buy one for you, or find if there are any importers in the United States.

 

[Shiro]

Can you read Japanese?
This online shop sells those "animal pajamas" and is able to ship abroad.

http://www.wakudoki.ne.jp/main/shop.asp?kN=%92%85%82%AE%82%E9%82%DD&d=

 

[PopCulturePooka]

Why you'd wanna is beyond me!
Hehehe

 

[Lacan]

???

Can you read Japanese?
This online shop sells those "animal pajamas" and is able to ship abroad.

http://www.wakudoki.ne.jp/main/shop.asp?kN=%92%85%82%AE%82%E9%82%DD&d=

animal pajamas ?? are they sleeping with that thing??

 

[kirei_na_me]

Why you'd wanna is beyond me!
Hehehe

animal pajamas ?? are they sleeping with that thing??

My thoughts exactly! Oh well. Whatever floats your boat.

By the way, my in-laws sent a couple of outfits like those to my sons, but they were only 1 and 2 at the time, so I thought it was cute.

 

[Fantt]

I think someone wants to Cosplay as Lain

 

[-Yu-]

I think there are ones outside Japan, I remember seeing my friends in Australia wearing that kind of animal-clothe, they rented it from a special store though.

 

[misa.j]

They remind me of halloween costumes for kids.

Maybe they sell those for adults as well?

 

[Tachion]

Heh.

Well, so I don't sound completely weird for wanting one of these, I wanted one for the halloween party that we have here at my university. Everyone usually gets these crazy costumes and I wanted one that was unique, and I figured this would be a good way to go.

And, no, unfortunately I can't read Japanese (although I can speak a little of it). I guess I will just have to poke around until I figure out how to order one.

Thanks for all of your help.

 

[Nuala]

Your freinds are freaks who like sexing people up in animal suits! FURRYS!

 

[Apollo]

Heh.

Well, so I don't sound completely weird for wanting one of these, I wanted one for the halloween party that we have here at my university. Everyone usually gets these crazy costumes and I wanted one that was unique, and I figured this would be a good way to go.

And, no, unfortunately I can't read Japanese (although I can speak a little of it). I guess I will just have to poke around until I figure out how to order one.

Thanks for all of your help.

Yeah, I can imagine me in a suit like these for halloween (although it is not scary to come as a racoon is it?)
OR even better: fancy dress party! Last couple of times I had a costume on was of a witch, cat woman and Cleopatra...and those costumes I rented...