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When I think about Japan one of my favorit authors comes up in my mind. Kobo Abe and his wonderful novel 'The Woman in the Dunes".

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Good food! Osechi ryori! Having said that Japanese has a long history.

The amazing thing is that like 1300 years old temple,

people still use in the same way they used 1300 years ago. That's amazing!

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I would like to wear a kimono, spend a night in those beautiful houses, and walk around natural places.

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Japan evokes wonderful and studied design. Zen gardens, Riyokan, Yokan, Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake, Keiretsu, Just In Time manufacturing, Sony Walkman, Honda, Cherry blossom trees, Kabuki theatre, Madama Butterfly, Kyoto and, of course, the kimono. My husband has been several times on business and Japan is definitely a place I would like to visit. Many years ago, I read Shogun and kept a list of all the Japanese words the author used.

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I don't know much about Japan at all except that I like the food and that it is in an island with wondeful people.

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It has a fascinating complex language! Can't wait to start learning it.

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When my nephew lived in Japan for a year, he told me about a street in Tokyo where young people go and they wear all sorts of wild clothing. Harajuku style

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In early March, several Japanese subcultures joined forces in the Aoyama area of Tokyo for a fashion show and talk event focusing on lolita, gothic, punk, and kawaii Harajuku styles.

The event - titled "Will Fashion Change the World?!" - featured participants from the Waseda University "Gothic & Lolita & Punk no kai" club, Harajuku Fashion Walk, and the Japanese lolita fashion group Everyday Tea Party. Organized by Ai of the Gothic & Lolita & Punk no kai club, "Will Fashion Change the World?!" included a discussion between Kumamiki (of Harajuku Fashion Walk) and Ai about lolita fashion, as well as both girls sharing stories of how they first became involved with Harajuku fashion and lolita respectively.

After the talk show segment of the event, there was a small fashion show featuring members of the Gothic & Lolita & Punk no kai club, Everyday Tea Party, and Harajuku Fashion Walk. As you view the video and the pictures, you'll see that the styles - while all Harajuku-friendly - varied from sweet lolita to colorful Harajuku looks to dark gothic outfits. After the fashion show, attendees were invited to relax, mingle, and make friends.

We were lucky enough to be invited to the event by Ai of the Gothic & Lolita & Punk no kai club, and we brought back pictures and video to share with you. This was not a huge event, but we thought it was great to see young people from several different Japanese subcultures sitting down together and discussing how fashion has impacted their lives. Please enjoy the pictures (click for high resolution) and video, and check the bottom of the article for more information on the various organizations involved.

Japanese Lolita & Harajuku Styles Event Video

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Japanese Lolita & Harajuku Styles Event Video

Click on any of the lolita fashion show pictures to enlarge them.

For more information on the groups involved in the event, please check these links:

Photos by Kira. Video by Kaila.
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About the photographer:
Born in Japan, educated in Japan and the US, Kira shoots exclusively with Canon DSLRs. Photography assignments include fashion, bands, sporting events, and portraiture for various companies and bands throughout Japan & the world. His portfolio can be viewed at Artist-Photo.

About the filmmaker:
Kaila is currently a Japanese language student in Bunka Fashion College's sister school - Bunka Institute of Language. She loves taking photographs, getting lost in her own world and discovering new places with her fisheye, making accessories out of boredom and blogging whatever goes in her Japan life.

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Japanese Lolita & Harajuku Styles Fashion Show & Talk - Pictures & Video

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In early March, several Japanese subcultures joined forces in the Aoyama area of Tokyo for a fashion show and talk event focusing on lolita, gothic, punk, and kawaii Harajuku styles. The event - titled "Will Fashion Change the World?!"

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Japan has a beautiful Mt. Fuji which was recently added to World Heritage List as a cultural Site. The shape of Mt. Fuji is exceptionally symmetrical cone. It is an active volcano although it has been over 300 years since the last eruption.

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Before you start this course, I would like to have an opportunity for you to share what you know about Japan with your peers!  Please post anything comes up in your mind when you think about Japan.   My example is "Mt. Fuji."  You are encouraged to use a picture/image.  Please double-click anywhere on this wall to start your post.  Don't forget to type your name in the title line.

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Before you start this course, I would like to have an opportunity for you to share what you know about Japan with your peers!  Please post anything comes up in your mind when you think about Japan.   My example is "Mt. Fuji."  You are encouraged to use a picture/image.  Please double-click anywhere on this wall to start your post.  Don't forget to type your name in the title line.