The chosen ones who came all the way from the western country.
These elite talents were spotted by Layout's buyers and scouted, and came to Japan with their finest efforts.
Of course, as the "chosen ones," they too will be full of confidence as they wait for the day to meet the staff.
However,
Something seems strange...
The words we heard from the staff were, "Interesting!", "What is this?", "Something's strange!"...
"Huh, what's wrong?" "Weird? Weird? Weird?" Us? Us?
The confused "chosen ones"
The expected storm of praise, "Cool! Wonderful!", was nowhere to be found...
Apparently, there are some rag-dogs who regret coming to Japan.
The popular "Strange Rug Exhibition" focuses on these "chosen ones" who are feeling a little down.
We allowed them to enter whether they wanted to or not.
Weird Rug Exhibition in Okinawa
This is the first time the event will be held in Okinawa!
The event will be held quietly in a corner of the lifestyle shop "march" in Naha.
Venue: March Okinawa, 82-1 Asato, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
Date and Time: September 14th-19th, 11:00-19:00
Win prizes through popular voting and naming!
From the rugs entered, please choose the one that you think is the strangest and vote for it.
Three lucky winners who voted for the most popular rug will be randomly selected to receive an original T-shirt from the Weird Rug Exhibition 2023.
〇The winner of the Naming Grand Prize will be chosen from among the rugs entered, who will be asked to choose a title for their rug! Of course, there will also be prizes!
*Application period: September 14th to September 24th
*Results announced: September 30th
*Winners will be notified by email around September 30th
*The selection will be made through strict screening by the Strange Rug Exhibition Executive Committee.
*If you apply, please enter your name and email address.
*Winners will be contacted by email at a later date.
The rugs entered
We will introduce some unique rugs selected by our Okinawa staff along with their comments.
In addition to the rugs that have been entered, there will also be a group of strange rugs that may lead the way to the next generation, so please look forward to it!
No. 1 [I am the king]
I'm the king.
The king has wings.
So that you can fly wherever you want, whenever you want.
But my body wasn't originally like this.
I failed in the past.
I was very angry.
I was forced to live in this body for a while.
I think I'll be able to return to being human someday, but I wonder.
I'm pretty happy with my body now.
I feel like a Pegasus.
As a king, I need wings, right?
I want to be able to fly wherever I want, whenever I want.
No. 2 [Currently on a mission.]
A sumo wrestler on horseback rides along a road lined with beautiful flowers.
But its true identity is a mechanical doll controlled by a ninja!
Once you sit in the cockpit, your black outfit instantly changes into a sumo wrestler's topknot.
"(It's great because you can rest your chin on it and relax.)"
Clack, clang, just barely
The sound of movement was drowned out by the wind and the voices of the people, and no one noticed the squinty-eyed ninja.
"(The weather is nice today. I want to eat some dumplings soon.)"
This fearless, and in some ways sneaky, ninja continues to carry out his espionage activities at his own pace today.
No. 3 [Drunken Brother]
This lion looks like he's had a lot of alcohol in the human world, but he doesn't have a mane, so he's definitely a lion, right?
No, the flowers growing out of her head are her mane. I wonder where she's been walking, but there are so many flowers on her body.
It's normal for strange things to happen in the forest at night. The Masked Leaf Brothers, the budding flowers, and Green's minions come calling out "Anchan, Anchan."
I don't know if they're curious about the souvenirs he brings from the human world, or if they're curious about the drunkard, but it's true that they're adored.
Drunkard, be careful during the day
No. 4 [Forest Ball]
"Look at this bright red necklace, isn't it lovely?"
If you look closely at the deer, you will see that they are wearing matching necklaces.
Oh? The green child is wearing yellow shoes.
Everyone's dressed up, is there a party tonight?
"Let me join in too!"
Birds with perfectly styled hair also gathered.
In the middle of the night when everyone is asleep...
If you listen carefully, you might even hear the happy sounds of animals coming from the rug.
No. 5 [Golden Fish Man]
When did it start?
This is how I've been living my life ever since I was old enough to understand.
This scene is a special one that was taken by a photographer during the festival.
The duck toy is always floating when we have an event.
Isn't it cute? People just gather around it. It's like a partner.
This fashion style has been my style since I was young, so I'm not thinking about changing it now.
What is this wand?
It's not a stick, it's actually a pump to provide fresh oxygen to the goldfish.
I know that I will be separated from these children one day, but I want them to grow up together forever.
It's an important work tool for helping people to feel more alive.
Please continue to support us so that we can make everyone smile with goldfish!
No. 6 [HEY by Michael]
Flip Flip Flip Flip
Heehee hey! How are you guys?
Huh? Me? It's me!
Michael from Pegasus!
Don't stare so much, it's embarrassing
Oh yeah, I got new wings and a tail!
Isn't it a beautiful forest green? It's this year's trend color!
You're wearing a scarf too...does it suit you? Your boots are cool too!
When you see me you become happy!
Look, there are four-leaf clovers flying around!
White is nice, but sometimes it's nice to play with colors.
Don't look so cold, live freely and happily, hey!
No. 7 [Shuriken Boy (5)]
Let's walk with our heads held high so that our tears don't spill♪
Little Shuriken is holding back his tears right now.
Why?
He got so engrossed in playing with the shuriken that he ended up getting separated from his mother horse.
"Where's Mom? Where is she?"
The little boy frantically searches around.
Then,
"Ouch, ouch~"
It seems he stepped on the shuriken he was so engrossed in playing with earlier.
Not only did he get separated from his mother, he also hurt his leg on a toy he had left lying around...
I feel like I might burst into tears any second now.
Shuriken Boy has just been given the first test of his life.
This kind of thing happens to everyone in life.
Let's all support each other so that we can get through this safely.
And let's keep our heads up and walk today too!
No.8 [Rag Is Over]
This look reminds me of a certain Ouyang◯fei.
Doesn't this tulip look like it's doing a bodybuilding pose?
Maybe this is an anthropomorphization of the man she was dating...
I want to talk to my girlfriend, a love master who has experienced both love and romance, about my love troubles!