Japan’s Bizarre Street Fashion Trends

By All That's Interesting | Edited By Savannah Cox
Published August 23, 2012
Updated February 28, 2018

From technicolor tutus to dark styles more gothic than Notre Dame, a look at the current trends in Japan street fashion.

Japan Street Fashion: Ganguro

Hitting its peak in 2000, ganguro was a huge trend in the Shibuya and Ikebukuro districts of Tokyo. The trend–marked by excessive amounts of skin bronzer, bleached hair and the layered ornamentation of neon and plastic accessories–translates literally as “charbroiled face”. Which makes sense, given that it is speculated that the men and women who sport this look are trying to emulate what they think is a sun kissed California style.

Japan Street Fashion Trends

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Japanese Street Fashion Ganguro

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Kigurumi

Kigurumi Fashion

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While Kigurumi’s roots are in the performance realm, certain Japanese people have taken the garb–characterized by its creative depiction of cartoon or animal characters–from its traditional commercial use and have implemented it in everyday fashion ensembles.

Kigurumi Japanese Street Fashion

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Kigurumi Street Fashion

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All That's Interesting
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All That's Interesting
Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.
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Savannah Cox
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Savannah Cox
Savannah Cox holds a Master's in International Affairs from The New School as well as a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and now serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sheffield. Her work as a writer has also appeared on DNAinfo.
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