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Kawaii Phenomenon in Contemporary Japanese Pop Culture

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What style of fashion became popular at the end of 1990s and the beginning of 2000s characterized by artificial tan, bright makeup, and colorful eye lenses?

Gyaru

Which sub-style of Gyaru fashion is known for its deep tan, glitter, white eye makeup, and colorful hair?

Mamba/Yamamba

Who introduced the Kogyaru fashion style known for school uniform style skirts, long socks, and oiran shoes?

Amuro Namie

Which designer is associated with the UraHarajuku style and considered a pioneer of Urahara fashion?

Hiroshi Fujiwara

Which term refers to the male version of Gyaru fashion?

Gyaruo

What characterizes the Harutamu style in Gyaru fashion?

Founder of the clothing brand GALEO

Which Gyaru fashion sub-style is recognized for wearing oiran shoes?

'Kogyaru'

What characterizes the Mamba/Yamamba style in Gyaru fashion?

'Ganguro' tan

'Gurorori' is a sub-style of which fashion trend?

'Gothic Lolita'

'Jūnihitoe' was a traditional robe associated with women during which historical period?

'Heian Period'

Which company is the main creator of the purikura culture mentioned in the text?

Atlus

What is the primary purpose of the purikura culture according to the text?

All of the above

Which of the following purikura-related terms is defined as 'PK done by oneself'?

Pinpuri

Which purikura-related term is defined as 'PK with a boyfriend'?

Rabupuri

What is the significance of the 'kawaiification' mentioned in the text?

It is over, according to the text

Which of the following purikura-related terms refers to an 'erotic PK'?

Eropuri

What is the primary audience for the purikura culture mentioned in the text?

Young girls who collect purikura stickers

Which purikura-related term is defined as 'PK for couples'?

Kapuri

Which purikura-related term is defined as 'creepy PK'?

Kimopuri

What is the significance of the 'new lexicon' mentioned in the text regarding purikura culture?

It is used to create a unique textual/linguistic style

Explore the concept of kawaii, different fashion styles, kawaii characters, Purikura, and more in the realm of contemporary Japanese pop culture. Delve into the influence of this phenomenon in East Asia as discussed in K.Barancovaitė-Skindaravičienė's Spring 2024 class.

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