How to take purikura (photo booth)

Step by step

1. 01

   Pay and start

   Usually 400–500 yen, several people can fit. Most are inside game arcades.

2. 02

   Take photos

   Pose along with the on-screen prompts. It automatically enlarges your eyes and smooths your skin.

3. 03

   Decorate

   Move to a second booth and decorate with pens and stamps. There is a time limit.

4. 04

   Print

   Stickers come out. Some machines let you save to your phone via a QR code. Note: some shops do not allow men-only groups.

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