Purica

Purica (standing for "Pure Image Capturer") is a photo booth from the fictional brand of instant camera of the same name, which is in turn derived from the portmanteau between "puri-" (standing for "pure image") and the pre-existing camera brand Konica. First existed in 1990, this photo booth was going to become what would eventually be the Japanese photo booth known as “purikura” (print club) by the end of the decade.

When I visited the fair last week, I made sure to hit up the Purica booth to capture some fun memories with my friends—just like old times with those classic photo booths!

by Emotional Cruiser November 23, 2025