Doll's world: 'Japan's Barbie' casts spell over grown-ups


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Licca-chan's appeal is spreading to all ages, with adults turning the doll into a social media superstar. Photos: AFP/Philip Fong

With her wide eyes and demure smile, Licca-chan is known as “Japan’s Barbie”. And her appeal is spreading to all ages, with adults turning the doll into a social media superstar.

One fan posts wry videos of the plastic poppet to over a million Instagram followers, while others painstakingly craft miniature clothes and share photos of their fashion shoots.

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