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Japan: a paradise for pets in barcelona

Mónica Boixeda Barcelonian, Only-Be

Japan is such a fascinating society, so, contradictory and full of surprises to Western eyes that it is always interesting to attend different exhibitions that allow us to peek into its mysteries. The Casa Asia (Avenida Diagonal, 373) of Barcelona prepared along with the Japan Foundation and the ABC Museum an interesting exhibition called “Japan, a paradise for pets.” The exhibition uses the word “pet” in a broader sense than usual as we use it in the West, for it refers not only to pets but also to the famous manga and anime models and dolls , pets for major events (Olympics Games , World Fairs) or anthropomorphic personifications of cities, neighborhoods or towns. For example, one of the videos that accompany the exhibition shows a giant stag-headed boy named Seito-kun who represents the city of Nara Heijo-kyo … Or the bizarre fairy called Namisuke with huge and slightly bulging eyes shaped as a teardrop, which was chosen as a symbol by the inhabitants of the Suginami district of Tokyo. Upon entering the exhibition hall a nearly life-size reproduction of one of the characters the Neon Genesis Evangelion welcomes us … Throughout the exhibition halls you will see Pokemon models of different sizes , and other Doreamons characters that are less known in the West. We are witnessing as we go by the exhibition the enormous importance pets have in many levels in Japanese society where curiously even in police stations, posters key chains or local pet merchandise can be found Perhaps the most intriguing installation is the reproduction of a possible Hello Kitty Japanese teen fans room. where... read more