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It originated in 1995 when Sega and other companies released "Purikura" (photo booths)—now synonymous with Japan's "Kawaii culture." The novelty of being able to easily create affordable stickers sparked an instant craze among *kogal* girls who loved self-expression.

It originated in 1995 when Sega and other companies released "Purikura" (photo booths)—now synonymous with Japan's "Kawaii culture." The novelty of being able to easily create affordable stickers sparked an instant craze among kogal girls who loved self-expression.

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This song will be stuck in your head all day today.

This song will be stuck in your head all day today.

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A Japanese confectionery manufacturer is recreating the "gyaru" of yesteryear in their commercial. Source:

A Japanese confectionery manufacturer is recreating the "gyaru" of yesteryear in their commercial. Source:

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The punkish GO-BANG'S covering Buzzcocks' "Mad Mad Judy": This is 80s Japanese 'Kawaii.'

The punkish GO-BANG'S covering Buzzcocks' "Mad Mad Judy": This is 80s Japanese 'Kawaii.'

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Hisashi Shirahama (白浜久) composed this masterpiece, which sharply captures the darkness of modern society. Due to its release timing coinciding with the shocking Tsutomu Miyazaki serial murder case, this controversial song faced a broadcasting ban.

Hisashi Shirahama (白浜久) composed this masterpiece, which sharply captures the darkness of modern society. Due to its release timing coinciding with the shocking Tsutomu Miyazaki serial murder case, this controversial song faced a broadcasting ban.

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Japanese summer traditions, surrealistically depicted in "Vermilion Pleasure Night".

Japanese summer traditions, surrealistically depicted in "Vermilion Pleasure Night".

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Kogyaru is at his strongest when he's with his friends.

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Kogyaru is at his strongest when he's with his friends.

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The world of Nobuhiko Obayashi before "HOUSE" was also great.

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The world of Nobuhiko Obayashi before "HOUSE" was also great.

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Torihada Minoru getting cold-shouldered by Ganguro Gyarus.

Torihada Minoru getting cold-shouldered by Ganguro Gyarus.

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I don't even know why, but I'm always on the verge of tears when I hear this.

I don't even know why, but I'm always on the verge of tears when I hear this.

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Hiroyuki Sanada when he was not yet "SHOGUN "

Hiroyuki Sanada when he was not yet "SHOGUN "

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They were so badass during this era as well.

They were so badass during this era as well.

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Before her retirement, she had a psychic reading on a television program, which revealed the physical and mental exhaustion she was experiencing and the danger that she would "break down if things continued like this." She later died alone at the age of 36.

Before her retirement, she had a psychic reading on a television program, which revealed the physical and mental exhaustion she was experiencing and the danger that she would "break down if things continued like this." She later died alone at the age of 36.

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She has so much charm! No wonder Mishima fell under her spell Source:

She has so much charm! No wonder Mishima fell under her spell Source:

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It's just the best seeing Jun Togawa hanging out with gay guys with Gary Oldman's "I Wanna Be Your Dog" playing in the background.

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It's just the best seeing Jun Togawa hanging out with gay guys with Gary Oldman's "I Wanna Be Your Dog" playing in the background.

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It's crazy, right? Those 90s Japanese TVshows were totally wild.

It's crazy, right? Those 90s Japanese TVshows were totally wild.

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How do people who only know BOØWY in their heyday feel about seeing them in their early days? Even if this is by no means their true essence, I feel that the fact that they played Sex Pistols songs is very important.

How do people who only know BOØWY in their heyday feel about seeing them in their early days? Even if this is by no means their true essence, I feel that the fact that they played Sex Pistols songs is very important.

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It's rare to see Michael Monroe show how to shout on TV to ZIGGY's backing performance, but it's just as rare to see Morishige getting so nervous in front of him.

It's rare to see Michael Monroe show how to shout on TV to ZIGGY's backing performance, but it's just as rare to see Morishige getting so nervous in front of him.

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This is a scene from Hideaki Anno's film "Love & Pop" in which a high school girl calls the telephone club "Telekura," and footage of Hideaki Anno using a telephone club "Telekura," for his own research.

This is a scene from Hideaki Anno's film "Love & Pop" in which a high school girl calls the telephone club "Telekura," and footage of Hideaki Anno using a telephone club "Telekura," for his own research.

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The Ramones are a rite of passage for anyone who loves punk rock. In Japan, there are guys who love them so much that they actually became them. Source:

The Ramones are a rite of passage for anyone who loves punk rock. In Japan, there are guys who love them so much that they actually became them. Source:

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The opening sequence of the anime "The Rose of Versailles," which aired in Japan from 1979 to 1980, was quite shocking due to its erotic and beautiful worldview.

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The opening sequence of the anime "The Rose of Versailles," which aired in Japan from 1979 to 1980, was quite shocking due to its erotic and beautiful worldview.

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They suddenly appeared before us.

They suddenly appeared before us.

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NOKKO exuded a divine aura in the rain from song one. Singing under freezing rain perfectly matched the dramatic, sad vibe of the song.

NOKKO exuded a divine aura in the rain from song one. Singing under freezing rain perfectly matched the dramatic, sad vibe of the song.

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