The Secrets Of Japanese Youth Culture
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Hints and Tips on Japanese Youth Culture.

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and the secrets behind Harajuku Fashion.

Followers of Japanese comics and animation- Manga and Anime - decided they enjoy dressing up as their favorite characters.

It's probably one of the most unique things to do in Tokyo - the Japanese pop culture. Street fashion in Tokyo comes from Cosplay - wearing of costumes.
Cosplay comes from the words costume + play.

Japanese teenage culture, also called Harajuku fashion, was created in Tokyo, and evolved into an international trend.

You may have heard of it in one of its different names - Japanese Youth Culture, Japanese teenage culture and Tokyo Culture.

Some say it's the attempt of Japanese youth to turn their back to traditional customs and strict social standards.

Japanese Youth Culture is in conflict with the mainstream in the Culture of Japan.
Japanese teenage culture is about rebellious individual self-expression, which is very interesting since Japans culture views individuality negatively, and associates it with selfishness.

This Tokyo Culture has a very strong significance in Japanese society.
This is not an isolated social phenomenon of a small number of Japanese Youth.
This trend turned Tokyo into a fashion capital.
Tokyo fashion is well known around the world.

The Japanese pop culture street fashion is creating a Tokyo style that is an inspiration for Designers and celebrities – from Gwen Stefani to Jay-Z and Kanye West.

Click on Harajuku girl fashion to learn more.

Japanese designers are known for their original designs and inspiration.
Rei Kawabuko’s Comme des Garcons,
Issey Misake’s Misake Design Studios,
and Yohji Yamamoto’s self named clothing line.

They bring something very different to the fashion world.

International Fashion designers look to the Japanese Youth Culture for fresh inspiration. They closely watch Harajuku girls style and subcultures.

Best Tokyo Places To See Japanese Pop Culture Street Fashion

This takes place on Jingu Bridge (a pedestrian bridge that connects Meiji Jingu shrine to Harajuku and Omotesando (Tokyo's "fifth Avenue").

Japanese Popular Culture And 'Cute' Things

One of the most interesting things about Japan is the Japanese people's obsession with cute things – 'Kawaii' in Japanese.

Cuteness is everywhere. From Stuffed furry animals to cuddle, to glittery colors for computers and vacuum-cleaners. Everything that is 'kawaii' (cute) goes.

This has to do with the role of women as opposed to men in Japan and in comparison to the West Women are trained to act and look cute. Their clothing and personal appearance, behavior and characteristics are very feminine and childlike.

The most surprising part is that this cute- 'kawaii' phenomenon is not limited to Japanese Youth Culture and women.

Japanese airlines like Nippon Airways have Pokémon and Pikachu painted on their Airplanes.
Even Tokyo police and the government television station all have their own cute lucky charm characters as Logos.

Browse this site for lots of inside stories on How to be a Cosplay Girl.

The Japanese Cosplay page is a good starting point for ideas on Harajuku Fashion and Cosplay outfits.

Be sure to check out my Harajuku Girl page to learn on the many groups and styles of this great Japanese sub-culture.

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