The paradox of wanting to get rid of items, but being unable to bring oneself to actually do it, aligned with the concept of “shikakeology” that a group of Kyoto University of Art & Design students were studying. Shikakeology comes from the Japanese word shikake, which means to make something happen. Simply throwing away no-longer-wanted oshi merch can have a particularly high mental barrier, because in Japan non-recyclable garbage is generally burned, making it seem like a particularly cruel period to put on the emotional relationship with a crush that warmed the former fan’s lonely heart. The black text reads “I don’t love my crush anymore, but I want someone else to give them their love, if they can,” and passersby are invited to take any of the items that strike their fancy home. The right photo in the tweet has the kanji character for oshi, literally meaning “push” but also referring to a fictional character/celebrity crush, in the middle of the recycling symbol. Remember how we said there are different trash cans for different types of trash in Japan? That’s to make it easier to sort trash for recycling, and the concept of reuse is also the motivation behind the anime/idol crush trash box. “There’s a new-era mass grave at my university” tweeted with the pictures, but despite the dark humor, there’s actually a very thoughtful sentiment behind the box. 大学に新時代の共同墓地できてた /zvbCJLDnwR- ☽ December 12, 2019Ī photo of the wooden trash box was shared by Japanese Twitter user who discovered it on Kyoto University of Art & Design’s Sakyo Ward campus. ▼ Sure enough, there are photos, CDs, pins, and even a calendar in the box. Some are for plastic bottles or aluminum cans only, while others are for newspapers and magazines.īut in Kyoto, there’s one very special trash container, because it’s specifically a place to throw away the merchandise of the anime character, idol singer, or show biz star you use to love, but don’t anymore. When you spot a trash can in Japan, it’ll usually also have a sign saying what kind of trash it’s for. Prime examples of this are Pikachu or Doraemon, much loved characters here in Japan! We regularly see brands collabing with popular characters with big names to create awesome, limited edition anime treats, such as Pokemon Koala’s March or coffee cans featuring Rei and Shinji Ikari from Evangelion.“I don’t love my crush anymore, but I want someone else to give them their love,” says message on Kyoto container.
Regularly spotted at the konbini (or Japanese convenience store) like Family Mart, Japanese snack brands love to team up with their favorite characters to come up with new anime candy, desserts, sweets, and treats! Let’s dive into the world of Japanese candy with an anime twist! Ever Popular Characters! And nothing is better than coordinating your shows with your Japanese snack box. The TokyoTreat team loves an anime marathon, from new shows like Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba to the classics like Evangelion. Has your latest anime marathon got you hungry for some munchies? Why not combine the two? Japan’s snack landscape is filled with awesome anime collabs, mixing popular snack brands with your favorite anime characters. Beginners Guide to TokyoTreat: Anime Snacks
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