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One shinto shrine is making news around Japan for dressing their miko in a garment many had never seen before.
Buck tradition and enforce your own set of rules by cosplaying indoors in a cute and comfy one-piece officer outfit.
With a dozen cute designs to choose from, the Cyber Japan Collection looks set to be one of the most popular choices for Halloween this year!
According to this survey, tracksuit gym uniforms aren’t as bad as some more popular cosplay choices.
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