HARAJUKU GIRLS STREET STYLE PORTRAITS: GOTHIC LOLITA, VISUAL KEI, CYBER DECORA FASHION ON STREETS OF JAPAN, CANDID PHOTOS.
I’ve been spending a lot of time on Flickr for my new writing gig (info to come… gotta finish the assignments first!) There are some mad talented photographers out there who have captured – and been captivated by – Harajuku fashion. ajpscs’s portraits of stylish Japanese teens made me turn my head. He draws out the rich textures of alternative beauty: feathered bottom eyelashes, sequined and pierced lips, guro bandages, white lace gloves.
In a style showdown, Harajuku boys match the girls blow-to-blow. Nice visual references to the classic Japanese horror film Kwaidan and Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands.
The devil is in the detail. A white spider sock over a fading red geta with a dangling bell – yes! The coffin carry-on bag and Jack Skellington face purse would match my Nightmare Before Christmas luggage. For more gorgeous photos, see ajpscs’s Flickr.
Thanks for the suggestions for my new Nintendo DS. Anyone have recommendations for language-learning games (Japanese and other Asian languages)? How about Facebook apps and other fun mediums?
Song of the Day #180: Danger Gang – Retsu (this song makes me jump up and down)
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Oh, I suggest you get an R4 card.
That way you can just download games. And there are probably torrents for a japanese dictionary or something.
try getting simply a game in japanese? i hear animal crossing or pokemon is good in nihongo~
As far as language learning goes, I've got a cool program called DS Kanji Sonomama for my DS. The program is all in Japanese but if you can read a bit of kanji it's not too hard to navigate. The cool thing about it is that you can write in any kanji and it'll look it up for you. This way, you can find kanji readings even when you're not on the computer. There are a lot of similar programs out there for DS too!
I agree with everything you said about these photos..stunning!
but OMG I LOVE that song!!!!!! thanks for the introduction to the band ^_^
The bottom eyelashes on the first pic (top left) are AMAZING!
I also love Eddie's scissor glove too ^^
Such a great group… and all female! (Ronan had difficulty figuring that out :P )
The two of those, together… (faints)
Pokemon is always good :)
Ohhh I haven't heard of that (I'm a total newbie with video games). Do you have a link? What is it exactly, and how much does it cost?
Ohhh I haven't heard of that (I'm a total newbie with video games). Do you have a link? What is it exactly, and how much does it cost?
I will have to look for that! Kanji is my weakest point, so it'll be great practice.
Oh, I suggest you get an R4 card.
That way you can just download games. And there are probably torrents for a japanese dictionary or something.
Ohhh I haven’t heard of that (I’m a total newbie with video games). Do you have a link? What is it exactly, and how much does it cost?
Ohhh I haven’t heard of that (I’m a total newbie with video games). Do you have a link? What is it exactly, and how much does it cost?
try getting simply a game in japanese? i hear animal crossing or pokemon is good in nihongo~
Pokemon is always good :)
This iz A-MAH-ZING!! I've always luved Harajuku style, and always wanted to go!!
This iz mii future goal!!
…>.< HARAJUKU!! HERE I COME!!!
n lol at Ronan tryin ta figure out dat Danger Gang's an all gurl group!!
…..do u know how hard it is to find ALL girl visual kei bands?^^
He also had trouble with ExistTrace! :P
gorgeous photos :o eee~
for the DS I would definitely recommend the R4… my bf bought me one as soon as I got my DS. It has been very useful for me…
I know there are loooots of Kanji-related DS programs… I see them on J-List… I figure I may just download them when I feel more… confident in continuing with Kanji. Pokemon in Japanese is definitely a good one. Also, I use “My Japanese Coach”… I have heard complaints about it (like some kana having incorrect stroke order, or the use of too much romaji in the beginning…) but it's been pretty good for me.
As far as language learning goes, I’ve got a cool program called DS Kanji Sonomama for my DS. The program is all in Japanese but if you can read a bit of kanji it’s not too hard to navigate. The cool thing about it is that you can write in any kanji and it’ll look it up for you. This way, you can find kanji readings even when you’re not on the computer. There are a lot of similar programs out there for DS too!
I will have to look for that! Kanji is my weakest point, so it’ll be great practice.
This photos are Amazing!…
haha I so want that Jack Skellington purse! ^-^
I agree with everything you said about these photos..stunning!
but OMG I LOVE that song!!!!!! thanks for the introduction to the band ^_^
Such a great group… and all female! (Ronan had difficulty figuring that out :P )
The bottom eyelashes on the first pic (top left) are AMAZING!
I also love Eddie’s scissor glove too ^^
The two of those, together… (faints)
haha i can imagine!!
i iwsh him gewd luck wit da next gender-bender band he happens to come across!!
This iz A-MAH-ZING!! I’ve always luved Harajuku style, and always wanted to go!!
This iz mii future goal!!
…>.< HARAJUKU!! HERE I COME!!!
n lol at Ronan tryin ta figure out dat Danger Gang's an all gurl group!!
…..do u know how hard it is to find ALL girl visual kei bands?^^
He also had trouble with ExistTrace! :P
haha i can imagine!!
i iwsh him gewd luck wit da next gender-bender band he happens to come across!!
gorgeous photos :o eee~
for the DS I would definitely recommend the R4… my bf bought me one as soon as I got my DS. It has been very useful for me…
I know there are loooots of Kanji-related DS programs… I see them on J-List… I figure I may just download them when I feel more… confident in continuing with Kanji. Pokemon in Japanese is definitely a good one. Also, I use “My Japanese Coach”… I have heard complaints about it (like some kana having incorrect stroke order, or the use of too much romaji in the beginning…) but it’s been pretty good for me.
Kinda sad there's a few JRock cosplays in there
breath takingly amazing ;o) can not wait to try some of the styles out on myself ;o)
This photos are Amazing!…
haha I so want that Jack Skellington purse! ^-^
amazing photos :o
Kinda sad there’s a few JRock cosplays in there
breath takingly amazing ;o) can not wait to try some of the styles out on myself ;o)
amazing photos :o
Oooooh I'm getting an Nintendo DSI in a few weeks! *yay!*
I'm really interested in getting the language learning games. As for the Asian language learning games, here's some I found online:
Japanese:
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:My%20Japanese%20Coa…
Chinese:
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:My%20Chinese%20Coac…
There's also Spanish and French as well :)
Even though it has nothing to do with languages (unless you get it in Japanese), The Legend of Zelda is a MUST. Zelda: the Phantom Hourglass is for DS, and you simply MUST!!! Zelda is the best of the best, and no Nintendo machine, stationary or comportable, is complete without it. And Pokémon of course, Pokémon is always awesome.
Make sure to check amazon for good deals on games, at least in Scandinavia you can save A LOT by buying games from amazon.co.uk. I would also recommend looking at reviews of various Japanese learning games, there are quite a few out there, and if you find detailed reviews you will get a better idea of the level – some games will require you to start from scratch with hiragana, katakana and “one-two-three”, and I doubt that's what you're going for. :)
Oooooh I’m getting an Nintendo DSI in a few weeks! *yay!*
I’m really interested in getting the language learning games. As for the Asian language learning games, here’s some I found online:
Japanese:
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:My%20Japanese%20Coach:1951936421;_ylt=AmgfnEA4vOjUW3Z_nngrcIMCocUu
Chinese:
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:My%20Chinese%20Coach:1951896413;_ylt=AvIA04vPpxPIm5IeyPUvR_ACocUu
There’s also Spanish and French as well :)
Even though it has nothing to do with languages (unless you get it in Japanese), The Legend of Zelda is a MUST. Zelda: the Phantom Hourglass is for DS, and you simply MUST!!! Zelda is the best of the best, and no Nintendo machine, stationary or comportable, is complete without it. And Pokémon of course, Pokémon is always awesome.
Make sure to check amazon for good deals on games, at least in Scandinavia you can save A LOT by buying games from amazon.co.uk. I would also recommend looking at reviews of various Japanese learning games, there are quite a few out there, and if you find detailed reviews you will get a better idea of the level – some games will require you to start from scratch with hiragana, katakana and “one-two-three”, and I doubt that’s what you’re going for. :)
Wow, there all just so gorgous! I envy them >.<
Wow, there all just so gorgous! I envy them >.<
All are amazing! I'm really liking the first pic long bottom lashes on the girl. 2nd set of pics the face mask boy & 3rd set of pics the cute coffin carry-on!!!
All are amazing! I’m really liking the first pic long bottom lashes on the girl. 2nd set of pics the face mask boy & 3rd set of pics the cute coffin carry-on!!!
I love this style.. so creative!
http://www.twolia.com/music
I love this style.. so creative!
http://www.twolia.com/music
It's about 2/3rd visual kei cosplays… Only that last photo block is more fashion, minus the blaring Reita cosplay.
It’s about 2/3rd visual kei cosplays… Only that last photo block is more fashion, minus the blaring Reita cosplay.
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