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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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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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They were so badass during this era as well.

They were so badass during this era as well.

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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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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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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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Hiroyuki Sanada when he was not yet "SHOGUN "

Hiroyuki Sanada when he was not yet "SHOGUN "

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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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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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This atmosphere is amazing. It's so cool! It seems like something you'd see in the manga TO-Y."

This atmosphere is amazing. It's so cool! It seems like something you'd see in the manga TO-Y."

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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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A stunning mirror shot from Seijun Suzuki’s surreal 1981 masterpiece Kagero-za 『『陽炎座』, utilizing a water reflection to create a dreamy image.

A stunning mirror shot from Seijun Suzuki’s surreal 1981 masterpiece Kagero-za 『『陽炎座』, utilizing a water reflection to create a dreamy image.

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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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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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They suddenly appeared before us.

They suddenly appeared before us.

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"Nagomu Gal" is a collective term for the enthusiastic female fans of bands belonging to the independent label "Nagomu Records" in the 1980s. They were a leading force in subculture at the time and were characterized by being women with unique and distinctive fashion senses.

"Nagomu Gal" is a collective term for the enthusiastic female fans of bands belonging to the independent label "Nagomu Records" in the 1980s. They were a leading force in subculture at the time and were characterized by being women with unique and distinctive fashion senses.

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The *kogals* featured in the movie *Helter Skelter*

The kogals featured in the movie Helter Skelter

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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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BLACK (with an upside-down A) is a historic rock fashion shop that opened in Harajuku in 1981. Did everyone get their punk fashion from there back then? Or did they get it from somewhere else?

BLACK (with an upside-down A) is a historic rock fashion shop that opened in Harajuku in 1981. Did everyone get their punk fashion from there back then? Or did they get it from somewhere else?

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When Kenji Sawada 沢田研二 appeared on "Yoru no Hit Studio" in 1978, the camera only showed his upper body until halfway through the second verse, and then, as the camera suddenly zoomed out, the entire studio, which was covered with 50 tatami mats, was revealed.

When Kenji Sawada 沢田研二 appeared on "Yoru no Hit Studio" in 1978, the camera only showed his upper body until halfway through the second verse, and then, as the camera suddenly zoomed out, the entire studio, which was covered with 50 tatami mats, was revealed.

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This kind of ending would have been fine too, wouldn't it?

This kind of ending would have been fine too, wouldn't it?

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