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japan trip haul (feb 2026)

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This month I was really lucky to visit Japan for the first time, and it was an absolutely incredible experience that I feel like I'm still coming down from! Getting to see so many places I'd watched in vlogs a hundred times—but now in real life!—was honestly indescribable. Because I love reading/watching these from others, and because I think it will be fun to look back on, I've documented the major things I bought below. Now, obviously this is not a normal amount of spending for me for a 2-week period, but I had budgeted a lot of money specifically for the trip and the novelty of getting to shop so many brands I love in person. (I'm also going to be on a no-buy for 6 months while my wallet recovers!) As well as the obligatory Laforet trip, one of my main goals was to pick up lots of unique accessories, especially ones made by independent creators I wouldn't have easy access in the UK. I also wanted to look for toys, figures and dolls that are easier to find in Japa...