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Visual Kei: Japan’s Punk Band Fashion Subculture

Teru, Kamijo and Hizaki from Versailles Philharmonic Quintet in Santiago Chile with their signature visual kei style.

Visual kei (AKA VK), is a uniquely Japanese music and fashion subculture that emerged in the late 1980s. It stands as one of Japan’s most distinctive music and fashion movements combining theatrical performances dramatic makeup and elaborate costumes. This unique…

Menhera: The Sad Reality Behind the Cute Face

4 variations of the Kurumi-chan LINE sticker, a popular character depicting Menhera.

Have you ever stumbled upon this cute LINE sticker character with the black hoodie just being cute? Her name is Kurumi-chan. She’s actually one of many faces of a cute but concerning fashion subculture called Menhera (Short for mental health).…

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