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?

  • Gothic Lolita
  • Gyaru (correct)
  • Sweet Lolita
  • Jūnihitoe

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

  • Tsuyome Gyaru
  • Mamba/Yamamba (correct)
  • Kuro Gyaru
  • Shiro Gyaru

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

  • Jun Takahashi
  • Harutamu
  • Amuro Namie (correct)
  • Hiroshi Fujiwara

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

<p>Hiroshi Fujiwara (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the male version of Gyaru fashion?

<p>Gyaruo (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the Harutamu style in Gyaru fashion?

<p>Founder of the clothing brand GALEO (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Kogyaru' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the Mamba/Yamamba style in Gyaru fashion?

<p>'Ganguro' tan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Gothic Lolita' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Heian Period' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Atlus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pinpuri (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Rabupuri (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is over, according to the text (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Eropuri (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Young girls who collect purikura stickers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Kapuri (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Kimopuri (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is used to create a unique textual/linguistic style (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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