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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 1960s to 1970s 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, …

Harajuku

Harajuku (原宿) (Harajyuku) is an area of Tokyo, Japan surrounding Harajuku Station. Harajuku is located in Tokyos Shibuyaku|Shibuya Ward 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 …

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 bands 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 bands 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 shade …

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Lolita Fashion
Lolita fashion is a subculture in Japan influenced by Victorian and Edwardian era dress. Also including the costume dress worn in the Rococo era in …
Japanese travel
Japanese Travel consists of a great deal of different factors. Though seemingly small, the populous island nation of Japan consists of thousands of …
Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku Hotel
Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku Hotel is a 3star Business hotel located in the Yoyogi neighborhood of Shibuyaku, Tokyo, Japan. It is part of the Sunroute …
Shinjuku Hotels
Shinjuku Hotels are accommodations located in and near Shinjukuku, Tokyo, Japan. For the sake of this list, we are including not only hotels with …
Masato
Masato Blood type: A type Birthdate: May 26th Height: 167cm Weight: 51kg Shoe size: 24.5cm Favorite brands: NECROMANCE, CRAZY PIG, OSSAMOND, …
Tora
Artist name: Tora Real name: Amano Shinji Nick name: None Part: Guitar Age: 30 Birthday: 17. September 1980 Blood type: O Height: 182cm Weight: 70kg …