Japan Lolita Association
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| Available in | Japanese |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founder(s) | Misako Aoki |
The Japan Lolita Association (JLA) is an organization that was established by Misako Aoki in 2011.[1] When the JLA first launched Misako wanted to recruit a 'Kawaii Ambassador' for each area of Japan (Hokkaido/Tohoku/Chubu/West Japan/Kyushu). [2] These Kawaii Ambassadors would be expected to host events/tea parties for their area as local event leaders.[2] To apply, you had to first join the affiliated SMS site, Loliepe.[2]
Unlike Misako, who's title of Kawaii Ambassador was an official government title, these Kawaii Ambassadors were not directly affiliated with the Japanese ministry of culture.[3]
In 2013, the JLA re-launched their website at a new url with a new more global focus.[4][5] The new site suggested that benefits of the LJA included subscribing to their e-mail magazines, getting news about tea parties, becoming a kawaii ambassador and participating in association sponsored events.[6]
Their new list of activities included:[6]
- Disseminating Lolita news: Dissemination of lolita news through chairman Misako Aoki
- Recruiting and appointing kawaii ambassadors from all over the world: Appointment of “Kawaii Ambassadors” to each prefecture and major cities in the world
- Holding tea parties: Announcements and reports of events and tea ceremonies hosted by the Association
- Recruiting and appointing Lolita brands and tea party cafes
- Information exchange between members: Exchange information with each other on facebook, etc.
- Recruitment and appointment of schools and educational institutions: Recruitment and appointment of schools where you can study Lolita fashion
- Japan Lolita Test: Schedule and hold an official test sponsored by the association
- Job requests for Misako Aoki: Let's invite the chairman, Misako Aoki, to a tea party
The re-launched site also appeared to have a partnerships with Fukuoka Omura Beauty Fashion College, VIVRE and Maison de Julietta.[6]
In 2013, the JLA hosted a survey about the JLA World Summit.[7] The summit would end up being held at Anime Matsuri in Texas, USA in April of 2015.[8][9]
On June 23rd, 2015 the LJA announced that they would investigate Anime Matsuri.[10]
The Facebook page last updated in September 2019.[11] The main webpage went offline.
Ambassadors
| Certificate | Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briz Blossom | Mexico | Briz Blossom was appointed as a JLA Kawaii Ambassador for Mexico in April of 2016.[12] | |
| Ann | America | Ann was appointed during the JLA World Summit. In the introductory speech, Misako stated that she had been selected by Misako and John Leigh.[13] | |
| Deneice Leigh | America /
General Manager |
In January 2015, Deneice Leigh, of Anime Matsuri, was appointed as a general manager of the other JLA ambassadors, and as an ambassador for America.[14] | |
| John Leigh | America /
General Manager |
In January 2015, John Leigh, of Anime Matsuri, was appointed as a general manager of the other JLA ambassadors, and as an ambassador for America.[14] Following a petition with over 3K signatures calling for his removal, he resigned on June 24th 2015. [15] | |
| Nadine | Canada | Nadine was appointed as a JLA ambassador for Canada in 2013, and was one of the JLA Ambassadors who attended the JLA World Summit in 2015.[16] | |
| Daniela | Mexico | Dany was appointed as a JLA ambassador for Mexico in 2013[17], and was one of the JLA Ambassadors who attended the JLA World Summit in 2015. [18] | |
| A.S. Kitsune | Taiwan | A.S. Kitsune was appointed as a JLA Ambassador for Taiwan in 2013[19] and was also one of the JLA Ambassadors who attended the JLA World Summit in 2015 [20] | |
| Akemi | Brazil | Akemi was appointed as a JLA Ambassador for Brazil in 2013.[21] | |
| Nanami Saito | Shizuoka, Japan | Nanami Saito was appointed as a JLA Ambassador for Shizuoka, Japan in April 2013. | |
| Mila | France | Mila was one of 3 French JLA Ambassadors, and was one of the JLA Ambassadors who attended the JLA World Summit in 2015.[22] | |
| Arthael | Arthael resigned in protest in June 2015[23] |
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ "Japan Lolita Association Home".
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Japan Lolita Association Recruiting Kawaii Ambassadors". JLA.
- ↑ "Press Conference, 12 March 2009". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
- ↑ "Japan Lolita Association".
- ↑ "Misako Aoki's New "Japan Lolita Association"?". EGl Livejournal.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "About Japan Lolita Association".
- ↑ "JLA World Summit". Brilliant Roses Twitter.
- ↑ "★Japan Lolita Association Summit ★".
- ↑ "☆*･゜ﾟ･*NEWS*･゜ﾟ･*☆ Anime Matsuri Convention and our first ❤ Japan Lolita Association Summit ❤ will be held from 3-6 April in Houston Texas,". JLA FB. line feed character in
|title=at position 19 (help) - ↑ "A relation with ANIMEMATSURI is being investigated at present! A discussion is needed! Please wait a moment!". JLA Facebook.
- ↑ "This was Enchanted Dream Couture collection at Elegance & Nobility 🇨🇴". 日本ロリータ協会.
- ↑ "☆Hola a todos! Soy Briz Blossom, nueva Embajadora Kawaii de México". Facebook.
- ↑ Personal video recording of the panel taken at the event.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Revoke the Kawaii Ambassador titles from John and Deneice Leigh. (JohnとDeneice Leighの日本ロリータ協会アメリカ支部代表の解任要求)". Chnage.org.
- ↑ "John Leigh Steps Down from the JLA and Makes Cheap Gestures". Boycott Anime Matsuri.
- ↑ "Kawaii Ambassador of Canada, Nadine".
- ↑ "メキシコのかわいい大使を任命いたしました。 お名前はDaniela Michel Garcia さんです。". JLA FB. line feed character in
|title=at position 22 (help) - ↑ "Kawaii Ambassador of Mexico, Daniela Michel".
- ↑ "台湾のかわいい大使を任命いたしました。 お名前はA.S. きつねさんです。". JLA FB. line feed character in
|title=at position 20 (help) - ↑ "❤ Kitsune from Taiwan!". JLA FB.
- ↑ "ブラジルのかわいい大使を任命いたしました。". JLA FB.
- ↑ "Kawaii Ambassador of France Mila".
- ↑ "Anime Matsuri and John Leigh". EGL LJ.
