#yuki torii

[featherstonevintage]

Cape: Galerie Lafayette Embroidered sweater: Yuki Torii Dress: Printemps Gloves: Emmanuelle Khanh Shoes: André

Jardin des Modes, November 1979

Photographed by Jean-François Jonvelle

[costumeloverz71]

YUKI TORII FALL WINTER 2024-25

[jenniedavis]

[girlwhodoeskratom]

Paulette James Ferri @ Yuki Torii Fall/Winter, 1982 Ready-to-Wear

[shyblacksheep]

— [ X ] ⛩️

[cookinguptales]

the-word-cas said: Oh, that feels like a good story.

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Unfortunately, even when he was alive my grandfather barely talked. We're not sure if he was like that before he did the whole uh. being a spy thing. Or if it was a result.

I often wonder if he like... talked to people in Japan. bc he sure didn't here. But he seemed to like traveling so much back then and he almost never left home once I knew him. So maybe he was different over there.

So it probably was a good story! But sadly, likely not one he ever shared.

[boinin]

This chapter illustration from the latest chapter really struck me, outside of being gorgeous. It's not obviously connected to the manga arc, until you start thinking about it.

Firstly, from Wikipedia: "A torii is a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the mundane to the sacred and a spot where kami [deities or spirits] are welcomed and thought to travel through."

The location depicted in this artwork is the Fushimi Inari-Taisha, dedicated to the kami Inari. Among many things, including foxes, Inari is associated with general prosperity and success, as well as swordsmiths. It's a fitting setting for these teammates. Bastard Munchen's crest predominantly features a sword.

Secondly, let's consider the positions and actions of the characters.

Isagi is walking the furthest ahead, having passed many sets of gates already, pointing at something. Kurona is at his side.

Yuki lags behind them. Instead of watching Isagi, he's consulting a leaflet or a map. His glasses are opaque, maybe a stylistic choice. But (at a stretch), this depiction is a nod to his literal and figurative short-sightedness. Yukimiya doesn't accept Isagi as the protagonist or take orders from him. Hence he remains behind.

As for Hiori, he is depicted at the beginning of the gates, alone. Unlike the others, he is looking backwards, not forward. With the way the wind is blowing, and the autumnal motif (autumn representing harvest, change and approaching death), the image evokes a sense of melancholy and farewell despite the bright colours.

Hiori is looking back at the mundane for the last time, before stepping through the gates onto sacred ground. He finally joins Isagi, Kurona and Yukimiya on their footballing journey.

[demifiendrsa]

Weekly Shonen Jump 55th anniversary appendix in Weekly Shonen Jump 2023 issue #33

1968 Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #1 Otoko Ippiki Gaki-Daisho by Hiroshi Motomiya 1969 Dr. Toilet by Kazuyoshi Torii 1970 The Gutsy Frog by Yasumi Yoshizawa 1971 Tezuka Manga Award 1st Edition Samurai Giants by Ikki Kajiwara & Ko Inoue Boy of the Wilderness Isamu by Soji Yamakawa & Noboru Kawasaki 1972 Astro Kyudan by Shiro Tōzaki & Norihiro Nakajima 1973 Play Ball by Akio Chiba Hochonin Ajihei by Jiro Gyu & Jo Big 1974 Akatsuka Manga Award 1st Edition 1975 The Circuit Wolf by Satoshi Ikezawa Doberman Deka by Buronson & Shinji Hiramatsu 1976 Toudai Icchokusen by Yoshinori Kobayashi Kochikame by Osamu Akimoto 1977 Ring ni Kakero by Masami Kurumada Susume!! Pirates by Hisashi Eguchi 1978 Cobra by Buichi Terasawa 1979 Kinnikuman by Yudetamago 1980 Dr. Slump by Akira Toriyama 1981 Captain Tsubasa by Yoichi Takahashi Cat's Eye by Tsukasa Hojo Stop!! Hibari-kun! by Hisashi Eguchi 1982 High School! Kimengumi by Motoei Shinzawa 1983 Fist of the North Star by Buronson & Tetsuo Hara Ginga -Nagareboshi Gin- by Yoshihiro Takahashi 1984 DRAGON BALL by Akira Toriyama 1985 City Hunter by Tsukasa Hojo Miraculous Tonchinkan by Koichi Endo Sakigake!! Otokojuku by Akira Miyashita 1986 Saint Seiya by Masami Kurumada 1987 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki The Burning Wild Man by Tadashi Sato 1988 Bastard!! by Kazushi Hagiwara Jungle King Tar-chan by Masaya Tokuhiro Rokudenashi BLUES by Masanori Morita Magical Taluluto by Tatsuya Egawa 1989 Weekly Shonen Jump reaches 5.000.000 copies in circulation Dragon Quest: The Great Adventure of Dai by Riku Sanjo & Koji Inada Video Girl Ai by Masakazu Katsura 1990 SLAM DUNK by Takehiko Inoue Chinyuki by Man Gataro Yu Yu Hakusho by Yoshihiro Togashi 1992 Hareluya II Boy by Haruto Umezawa 1993 Tottemo! Luckyman by Hiroshi Gamo Hell Teacher Nube by Makura Sho & Takeshi Okano 1994 Midori no Makibao by Tsunomaru Rurouni Kenshin by Nobuhiro Watsuki 1995 Weekly Shonen Jump reaches 6.530.000 copies in circulation Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san by Kyosuke Usuta 1996 Hoshin Engi by Ryu Fujisaki Yu-Gi-Oh! by Kazuki Takahashi Kochikame 20th Anniversary & Chapter 1000 1997 I's by Masakazu Katsura Seikimatsu Leader den Takeshi! by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro ONE PIECE by Eiichiro Oda 1998 Rookies by Masanori Morita Whistle! by Daisuke Higuchi HUNTERXHUNTER by Yoshihiro Togashi 1999 Hikaru no Go by Yumi Hotta & Takeshi Obata The Prince of Tennis by Takeshi Konomi NARUTO by Masashi Kishimoto 2000 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean by Hirohiko Araki BLACK CAT by Kentaro Yabuki 2001 Bobobobo Bobobo by Yoshio Sawai BLEACH by Tite Kubo 2002 Strawberry 100% by Mizuki Kawashita Eyeshield 21 by Riichiro Inagaki & Yusuke Murata 2004 Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata Gintama by Hideaki Sorachi Katekyo Hitman Reborn! by Akira Amano D.Gray-man by Katsura Hoshino Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation by Yoshiyuki Nishi 2005 Neuro: Supernatural Detective by Yusei Matsui 2006 To Love Ru by Saki Hasemi & Kentaro Yabuki 2007 Sket Dance by Kenta Shinohara 2008 Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan by Hiroshi Shiibashi Toriko by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro Bakuman. by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata 2009 Kuroko's Basketball by Tadatoshi Fujimaki Beelzebub by Ryuhei Tamura Medaka Box by Nisio Isin & Akira Akatsuki 2010 ONE PIECE New World Begins 2011 Nisekoi by Naoshi Komi 2012 Haikyu!! by Haruichi Furudate The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. by Shuichi Aso Assassination Classroom by Yusei Matsui Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma by Yuto Tsukuda & Shun Saeki 2013 World Trigger by Daisuke Ashihara Isobe Isobee Monogatari by Ryo Nakama 2014 Hinomaru Zumo by Kawada My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi 2015 Black Clover by Yuki Tabata 2016 Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs by Tadahiro Miura Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge BORUTO by Mikio Ikemoto & Ukyo Kodachi The Promised Neverland by Kaiu Shirai & Posuka Demizu Kochikame 40th Anniversary and Serialization End 2017 We Never Learn by Taishi Tsutsui Dr. STONE by Riichiro Inagaki & Boichi 2018 Jujutsu Kaisen by Akutami Gege

2019 Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto Mission: Yozakura Family by Hitsuji Gondaira 2020 Undead Unluck by Yoshifumi Tozuka MASHLE by Hajime Komoto Ayakashi Triangle by Kentaro Yabuki Me & Roboco by Shuhei Miyazaki BURN THE WITCH by Tite Kubo SAKAMOTO DAYS by Yuto Suzuki 2021 The Elusive Samurai by Yusei Matsui WITCH WATCH by Kenta Shinohara Blue Box by Kouji Miura 2022 Akane Banashi by Yuki Suenaga & Takamasa Moue

[beasiannow]

Betty Jane Smith: Before

Below Biju Jie Satō : At the start of her adventure

A mysterious science group in Japan has come up with an idea to get visitors to Tokyo to stay longer and have a more profound visit at the same time.

They have invented a machine that, at a quantum level, turns foreigners from outside Japan into true citizens of Tokyo physically and mentally for a whole week. Next, they put these machines into vending machines around Toyko (because they also own a snack food company).

Here, we see Betty Jane Smith from Chicago, Illinois, who, to her shock and surprise, has been turned into a Japanese woman who lives on Harajuku Street. What happens next?

Betty Jane Smith, once a Chicagoan, now stands on Harajuku's bustling streets—a bewildering and exhilarating metamorphosis. The quantum machine’s hum still resonates in her ears, its invisible tendrils weaving her essence into the very fabric of Tokyo.

Monday: The Awakening Betty blinks, her eyes adjusting to the neon kaleidoscope. The air smells of sweet crepes and cherry blossoms. She glances down at her transformed self: a Japanese woman with raven hair adorned by an oversized bow. Her kimono whispers secrets of centuries past, threads of tradition woven into its silk.

The locals pass by, unfazed by her sudden appearance. They, too, wear their eccentricities—their neon hair, platform shoes, and glittering accessories. Betty’s heart races. She’s no longer a tourist; she’s a resident. The vending machines beckon, offering matcha lattes and rainbow sodas. She hesitates, then selects a can of sakura-flavored tea. The taste blooms on her tongue—a memory she never had.

Tuesday: Lost in Translation Betty navigates the labyrinthine streets, her Japanese fluency a patchwork quilt of phrases. She stumbles upon a cat café, where feline eyes regard her with ancient wisdom. She orders a latte and pets a calico named Tora. The café owner winks, as if knowing her secret. Betty wonders: Is she the only quantum convert?

Wednesday: Harajuku Fashionista Betty embraces her new identity. She shops at Takeshita Street, donning Lolita dresses and fishnet stockings. Her reflection surprises her—a fusion of Betty and Tokyo’s spirit. She poses for photos with tourists, their smiles genuine. She’s no longer an outsider; she’s part of the Shibuya crossing, a pixel in the city’s heartbeat.

Thursday: Shrine Whispers At Meiji Shrine, Betty prays for clarity. The torii gates frame her uncertainty. She asks the kami: Why her? The wind rustles the sacred trees, and a paper fortune flutters—a mix of kanji and English. “Embrace the ephemeral,” it reads. Betty laughs. She’s living a haiku, seventeen syllables of wonder.

Friday: Neon Dreams Betty dances at a techno club, her pulse synced to the neon strobes. She meets Yuki, a fellow quantum traveler. They share stories over sake—Yuki from Birmingham, Alabama, Betty from Chicago. They laugh about their borrowed lives, the transient magic. Yuki whispers, “We’re stardust, Biju-san. Here today, gone tomorrow.”

Saturday: The Farewell As the week wanes, Betty stands at the quantum machine. Its hum beckons her back to Illinois. She gazes at Harajuku’s lights—their ephemeral brilliance. Yuki hugs her, and they exchange email addresses. “Remember,” Yuki says, “Tokyo lives in you now.”

And so, Betty steps into the quantum stream, her heart a constellation of memories. Chicago awaits, but Tokyo lingers—a neon imprint on her soul. She boards the plane, her bow slightly askew, and whispers, “Sayonara, Harajuku.”

The science group’s experiment succeeded: Betty Jane Smith, once a foreigner, leaves Tokyo as a citizen of dreams.

[ncardaesthetics]

Honorifics Guide

Hello all, I thought I would compile a quick list of which honorifics each N Girl uses! I hope this helps anyone trying to write a fic, or anyone who is just curious!

Chitose Bridge:

Yuu Aizawa - No honorifics.

Akemi Kikuchi - "-chan"

Fumie Nishimura - "-chan"

Nanaka Morishima - "-chan", but none for Akemi.

Reine Saeki - "-chan", but has specific nicknames for some (Fumin, Sudacchi).

Saki Shimozono - "-chan"

Nagi Shiraki - "-chan"

Iruka Suda - "-chan" for most, but none for Nanaka.

Ru Tatara - "-chan"

Seiran:

Yumi Fujishiro - No honorifics.

Marika Ichinose - No honorifics.

Seira Kujo - "-chan"

Minami Nagayama - "-chan", "Sacchan" for Sachiko.

Akiru Shinomiya - No honorifics.

Aya Sugisaki - "-chan"

Sachiko Tanaka - No honorifics.

Ayumi Torii - No honorifics.

Shinonome:

Christina - "-san"

Kasane Hasekura - "-chan"

Rika Kamiya - "-kun"

Mizuki Kikkawa - No honorifics.

Haruka Konoe - "-chan"

Yuri Mido - No honorifics.

Coco Miyashita - "-chan"

Sana Yuki - No honorifics.

Shion:

Mikoto Fukuhara - "-san"

Sayuri Hyodo - No honorifics.

Akira Kizaki - No honorifics, "Mikocchan" for Mikoto.

Sakura Kurobane - No honorifics, "Nee-san" for Sakuya.

Sakuya Kurobane - No honorifics.

Chiduko Sakamaki - "-san"

Hitomi Shiga - Has not referred to anyone by their name, instead says things like "comrade" and "the small one".

Mutsuki Takamagahara - Has only mentioned Sayuri by name, and refers to her as "Sergeant Sayuri".

Yuuka Tsukishima - No honorifics, "Mikocchan" for Mikoto sometimes.

Touou:

Ryo Aikawa - No honorifics, sometimes "-chan" for Yuki.

Himeno Ayanokoji - No honorifics.

Tsurugi Kadota - No honorifics.

Yuuka Kirihara - "-chan"

Shun Kurosaki - "-chan", "-kun" for Ryo.

Fuu Saiki - "-chan"

Misaki Shido - No honorifics.

Koyuki Shirase - "-chan"

Fumi Shitara - "-chan"

Y.G. International

Isabella - No honorifics.

Jennifer - No honorifics.

Leo - No honorifics.

Maria - No honorifics.

Rakshata - No honorifics.

Ranpha - Has not referred to anyone by name, but I assume she wouldn't use any honorifics.

Rebecca - No honorifics.

Yukari Saotome - No honorifics.

[eirinstiva]

Dios - ＆疾走 (Dios - &SPRINT / Official Music Video)

((( Dios ))) Tanaka Ichika Nito Sasanomaly

((( credit ))) Directed by Creative Collective　F A T I M A Girl：Riko Cinematographer：Yosuke Torii 1st AC：Sei Shimura 2nd AC : Yuto Mori 3rd AC : Riku Matsuo Lighting Director : Takuma Saeki Lighting Chief : Akira Nishimoto Lighting Assistant : Mizoe Toshifumi, Yasuda Masanao Stylist : Yuki Tsuchida Hair & Make : Tomoya Nakamura Assistant Producer : Ryo Kato Character Design：Naoyuki Asano Character Motion Designer: nmr

[featherstonevintage]

Yuki Torii Scarf: Georges Rech

Marie Claire, November 1988

Photographed by André Carrara

[costumeloverz71]

YUKI TORII FALL WINTER 2024-25

[howlofthewolf]

"Well, I'm going to take Michi to see the Torii Gates." Yuki said, "And I'm going to have a Buddhist priest I know bless our relationship."

Streaming for the Sick, Closed RP with @saphire-sweater

Wolf tested out his setup one final time before he hit the button to go live. His viewers had already piled into the chat as the start screen animation played, and he smiled before turning on the cat cam first. His kitty, Stormcloud, was snuggled into her cat bed under the camera, fast asleep. As he placed the minis onto the table, he turned on his camera.

"Hey guys." Wolf said to his audience, "Got a painting stream for you guys today, got some figures 3d printed for my upcoming D&D game, and I want you guys to see how it's done while we chat about things."

[evoblue]

IV. the mob.

RUN. RUN. RUN.

The yuki onna's disembodied voice still rings in Blue's ears as she and Nova rush through the forest, darting between bushes and leaping over raised roots, determined to stay one step ahead of whatever was chasing them. Blue has no idea what they are — a horde of wispy, faceless black creatures with gaping mouths that refuse to stop at anything and who appear to have only one goal: DEVOUR.

Adrenaline crashes through her as she runs for her life. Every once in a while, when the demonic creatures get far too close, Nova slices them with fiery blades. The creatures appear to burn only briefly before the warmth of the flames is swallowed up by the darkness and the creatures resume their chase.

Please, I can't run forever—

One of the creatures springs at them, vaulting over Nova's blade and latching onto Blue's forearm. The sizzling sound of burning fabric mingles with the spooked trainer's muffled screams as the claws burn through her sleeve; she swings her arm to shake it off. In a swift and decisive move, Nova severs the demon from her trainer's arm and sends it flying. Blue grimaces as her forearm throbs with pain but there's no time to check for injuries; another misstep like this will surely mean death.

The grassy forest path fades into dirt as they near an old wooden bridge stretching over a small stream. Beyond that, Blue sees bricks once more, and her chest swells with hope. The town from earlier, maybe? At this point, she'll take her chances.

Suddenly, dozens of pale little creatures manifest around her and her Ceruledge, appearing to shield them from all sides. The snarling demonic creatures tear and bite at them, but the attacks appear to be reflected back at them. Forest spirits?

Whatever they are, they seem to be protecting them.

RUN.

Somewhere in the distance, she makes out a familiar shape and she's suddenly overcome with relief; a solitary red torii. That has to be the way back home! She'll take that gamble.

"Nova, return!"

Not without protest, the Ceruledge is returned to its ball just as Blue leaps through the gate. Her entire world is then tipped on its axis as the forest canopy turns into a dull grey sky and the sound of evening bird calls fills the air. She braces herself for impact as she lands at the top of the stairs, near the entrance of the shrine.

Are they... back?

Her legs give way and she crumbles to the ground, her lower lip trembling as she cradles her injured arm to her chest. Tears well in her eyes and she hides her face in her free hand.

How does she even begin to process what just happened??

[coolmika745]

Ayakashi Hyakki Yagyo (あやかし百鬼夜行) Mobile Game Characters Part 1

I found another mobile game pertaining to Japanese Mythology and Folklore, but unfortunately it is not available in my region, but I was intruded by the story. There were also some beings from Chinese Folklore too, but I am planning on posting them in part 2. There are loads and loads of characters in this game, but I am going to start on the ones I saw so far:

[Character introduction] Ohikari (尾光, TailLight); A yokai fox with a golden tail. She is the one who invited the protagonist to the Hyakki Yagyō Tournament, and freely uses her girl and adult forms to guide the Hyakki Yagyō. The best partner for the main character, who has both innocence and toughness.

[Character introduction] Osaki (尾咲 Tail Blossom) is a young yokai fox with three tails and is a relative of Ohikari. She has a bad head, but a strong heart, and her weapons are toughness and luck. She mistakenly thinks that the main character is a ``horse bone yokai.'' She is very attached to Ohikari and doesn't seem to find the main character's existence interesting.

[Character introduction] Spirit dog Hayataro (霊犬早太郎) A spirit dog who bravely fought with an old monkey in place of a girl who was to be sacrificed, resulting in a trade. Loves walking, Loves bones. Feels very attached to everyone at Hyakki Yagyo. Sometimes sharp, but basically a dog.

[Yokai introduction: Abacus Boy] (算盤小僧)The mysterious story of a young boy playing the abacus under a tree at a temple or shrine in the middle of the night. He is also said to be the spirit of a small monk who committed suicide after being scolded by a monk. In the world of yokai, while working at an employment information center, he volunteered his time as an accountant because he could not help but notice how lax financial management was at Hyakki Yako. Lately, he has been worrying about the cost of food for his bed.

[Character introduction] Karasu Tengu (烏天狗)(Mizubata (水端)) A tengu in the form of a bird of prey, wearing a Yamabushi costume. He has a crow-like beak and black feathers, and can fly freely.

[Character Introduction] [Late Summer] Tama (タマ) of Ryuzoji Temple. The main character of the Nabeshima Monster Cat Riot. An incorrigible cat who turned into a monster cat and took revenge because her beloved master, Mataichiro, was killed. She has been a member of Hyakki Yagyo since the beginning, and will jump in whenever asked.

Note that I am not sure who her master is (not master as in teacher, but as owner or servant), but she is one of the characters who appeared so far in the game story mode I read.

[Character introduction] Nekosho 猫ショウ (Yuk (ユキ)) A Nekomata that has become even stronger through training. Yuki is one of the caretakers of Ennichi Yokocho, and is commonly known as Yuki-nyan. He is a good partner who understands and supports Ameri, who is too quick-witted and can be seen on a whim. He has many Nekomata disciples.

According to my research this is Ameri, but I will Ameri once I get to the part where he appears in the story.

[Character Introduction] Hohona (頬撫 Cheek Caress) and Oitekebori (置行堀)

A yokai that pats your cheeks and surprises you, and a yokai that demands you to leave behind the fish you caught. The close children duo of Hyakki Yagyo.

[Character introduction] Keippai (Another name for Otoroshi (おとろし) He is covered in long, unkempt hair and sits on top of the torii gate, and if something malicious tries to pass through the gate, he will fall down violently.

Note that I am guessing this is Otoroshi’s human form, which I haven’t seen yet.