As/Is·Posted on Apr 28, 2015This Japanese Plus-Size Fashion Magazine Is Breaking Traditionsla Farfa is creating a domino effect.by Cathy NgoBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail la Farfa is Japan's first magazine geared specifically to plus-size women. View this photo on Instagram The magazine wanted to provide more positive representation of bigger girls. The spreads feature styling tips and provide a valuable list of shops that accommodate larger sizes. View this photo on Instagram The magazine showcases outfits that don't just hide their bodies. Look at these girls rockin' their swimsuits! View this photo on Instagram They're trying to make the term "marshmallow girls" trending, instead of the offensive term "debu". Some people were not amused with this term. But their model, Goto Seina, had the perfect reply. Nevertheless, the reaction to the magazine has been mostly positive. View this photo on Instagram la Farfa has already celebrated its one-year anniversary. View this photo on Instagram It even had its first fashion show featuring real-life readers modeling. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF The fashion industry definitely took notice. Lingerie line Pocha Kawabura recently launched to accommodate larger cup sizes in Japan. There's also a new clothing line called Plumprino. View this photo on Instagram And Pottya, a plus-size pop idol group, made their debut this past January. View this photo on Instagram The magazine has already made waves, but most important, it has given these girls a voice. View this photo on Instagram You can get it wherever Japanese magazines are sold. But it's SOLD OUT right now on Kinokuniya. No matter what your opinion is on the "marshmallow girls" term, can we just appreciate a magazine that is promoting confidence in your own skin? View this photo on Instagram While la Farfa doesn't represent EVERY size, it's a step in the right direction... View this photo on Instagram Props to the la Farfa team for creating a publication that speaks to an underrepresented group in Japan. View this photo on Instagram