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Hysteric Glamour

Hysteric Glamour (ヒステリックグラマー) is a popular brand of Japanese clothing created by Nobu Kitamura. The entire design concept of Hysteric Glamour is based on the 1960's to 1970's American cultures that influenced Kitamura during his childhood. Designer Kitamura works hard to design each piece using bright vivid colors while remaining pleasing to the eye. The inspiration of Hysteric Glamour clothing comes from intriguing aspects of American culture such as music, comics,  … Hysteric Glamour

Harajuku

Harajuku (原宿) (Harajyuku) is an area of Tokyo, Japan surrounding Harajuku Station. Harajuku is located in Tokyo's Shibuya-ku and is primarily in Jingumae, but the edge may reach into Sendagaya as well. The area has a worldwide reputation as, along with Shibuya, one of the centers of Japanese youth fashion and culture. Tourists from all over the world come to Harajuku to view the Japanese teens who congregate in the area to shop, eat, and hang out. The Japanese youth around Harajuku often  … Harajuku

Glay

GLAY is regarded by many as one of the most popular Japanese rock / pop bands in the history of popular music. The group was formed in 1988 by Takuro, the band's leader and guitarist, and Teru, then drummer who soon became the lead vocalist, while they were still in high school at their hometown of Hakodate, on the northern island of Hokkaido. The band's name is the Japanese pronunciation of the word 'grey', and it symbolizes how the music was intended to be neither pop nor rock but rather a  … Glay

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    Junya Watanabe is the Japanese fashion designer, well known for his work relationship with Rei Kawakubo, the designer and owner of Comme des Garcons. …

  • List of Japanese subcultures

    A list of Japanese subcultures. *Cosplay *Ganguro *Japanophile *Lolita *Otaku *Punk *Visual Kei

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    Visual Kei (ヴィジュアル系) is a Japanese music trend know for its flamboyant artists. Visual Kei artists are often known for wearing large …

  • Nagi Noda

    Nagi Noda was a Japanese director and art director born in Tokyo, Japan. Her work made her one of the most prominent young designers in Japan and …

  • The Hiatus (band)

    The Hiatus is a JRock band formed in 2009 by Takeshi Hosomi of the band Ellegarden. The Hiatus is considered by some Ellegarden fans to be Takeshi …

  • Auto Sport

    Auto Sport (オートスポーツ / AUTOSPORT) is a well known weekly Japanese magazine published by San-Ei Shobo on the topic of motor sports and …

  • Ling Tosite Sigure

    Ling Tosite Sigure (凛として時雨), also known as Rin Toshite Shigure, are a three-piece JRock band. The band was formed in Saitama, Japan in …

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  • Hotel Kaiyo

    Hotel Kaiyo (ホテル海洋) is a 3-Star business hotel located in the Hyakunin-Cho neighborhood of Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. This area is …

  • Scuber Dive

    Scuber Dive is a popular Japanese Visual Kei music festival held every year in Tokyo and Osaka. The Scuber Dive concerts have been held every year …

  • V-Rock Festival

    The V-Rock Festival is a Japanese Visual Kei or rock music festival scheduled for October of 2009. The festival was first announced by Japanese …

  • Otoya Harajuku

    Otoya Harajuku (大戸屋原宿) is a Japanese restaurant located in the Harajuku neighborhood of Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan. It is one of a chain of …

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    Japanese subcultures are subcultures in Japan. Examples of Japanese subcultures include lolita, punk, cosplay, otaku, tattoo, gay & lesbian, s&m, …

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    Kahori Maki is a Japanese-born internationally-educated illustrator and artist born in 1969. She works for magazines, fashion brands and on other …

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    Takeshi Hosomi (細美 武士) is a Japanese musician born on February 22, 1973. Hosomi is both a singer and guitarist and became famous in Japan as …

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