Share This Article The Finger Poke IllusionYou are walking in Harajuku and see a very stylish person wearing thick, black-framed glasses. You say, “Nice glasses!” They smile, say “Thanks,” and literally poke their finger straight through the frame to rub their eye. Wait, what? There are no lenses! What is “Date-Megane”?This is a popular fashion item called “Date-Megane” (Fake Glasses). “Date” means doing something just for show or vanity. Even people with perfect 20/20 vision buy these frames purely as a fashion accessory to upgrade their outfit. The “Small Face” EffectWhy wear them? The main reason is the “Kogao” (Small … Continue reading Why Do Japanese People Wear Glasses with No Lenses? (The “Date-Megane” Trend)