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How Halloween in Shibuya Became Notorious

How did Shibuya's Halloween celebrations grow out of control? One commentator says the blame lays squarely with the media.

Where Have Japan’s Fashion Subcultures Gone?

Why have wild fashion subcultures largely disappeared from Tokyo's streets? Blame Uniqlo and the Internet.

Gyaru: The Brazen Fashion Rebellion of 90s Japan

How a rebellion by rich girls against their own status became a rollicking fashion phenomenon.