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\n\t\t\t\tA giant poop in the Unko Volcano will welcome you to Unko Museum Okinawa. (Keishi Koja\/Stars and Stripes)
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Did you know that unko, or poop, is a symbol in Japan\u2019s kawaii culture?<\/p>\n
In Japan, poop isn\u2019t always seen as something gross \u2014 it\u2019s often portrayed as cute and funny, especially in manga and pop culture. <\/p>\n
One of the earliest examples is \u201cDr. Slump,\u201d a manga from the 1980s by \u201cDragon Ball\u201d author Akira Toriyama, in which poop appears as a cheerful, iconic character. <\/p>\n
In 2017, a study book called \u201cUnko Kanji Drill\u201d was released and went viral. Kids loved it because they could learn kanji while having fun with a cute poop character. <\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\tYou can experience kawaii poop culture at Unko Museum Okinawa, which opened in September 2025 at Aeon Mall Okinawa Rycom. (Keishi Koja\/Stars and Stripes)
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If this sounds hard to believe, you can experience the kawaii poop culture at the Unko Museum Okinawa, which opened in September at Aeon Mall Okinawa Rycom following successful launches in Tokyo and Nagoya. <\/p>\n
From the start, staff encourage you to let go of embarrassment and shout \u201cUnkooooo!\u201d to get into this kawaii world. <\/p>\n
The first room features the Unko Maker, a colorful lineup of potties where you choose your favorite color and receive your own kawaii unko. I picked a light blue potty and got a green unko. <\/p>\n
Inside, you\u2019ll be greeted by a giant poop at the Unko Volcano, and you can play creepy games like Unko Bazooka and Unko Lifting. <\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\tYou can experience kawaii poop culture at Unko Museum Okinawa, which opened in September 2025 at Aeon Mall Okinawa Rycom. (Keishi Koja\/Stars and Stripes)
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My personal favorite is Unko Catch, where you test your reflexes by catching a falling poop. <\/p>\n
There are also plenty of spots to get some cool and kawaii photos featuring unko, including the Neon Poop Signs, Unko Graffiti Art and the Sticky Poop Wall, where you can leave your own poop-themed message. <\/p>\n
While the museum is designed for kids, it offers a great chance for anyone to explore a different side of Japanese culture and see how even poop can be turned into something \u201ckawaii.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\tMake your own kawaii poop after choosing a colorful potty at Unko Museum Okinawa. (Keishi Koja\/Stars and Stripes)
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On the QT<\/p>\n
Directions: Aeon Mall Okinawa Rycom, 5F, Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa <\/p>\n
Times: Open daily, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. <\/p>\n
Costs: Depending on which day of the week you visit, adult tickets cost between 2,200 yen and 2,600 yen; 1,500 yen to 1,600 yen for junior high and high school students; 1,100 yen to 1,200 yen for ages 4 and older; free for 3 and younger. <\/p>\n