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A List of Japanese Subcultures and Styles!:

Traditional Fashion

1. Kimono (着物) – Classic, long-sleeved robes worn for formal occasions.

2. Yukata (浴衣) – Lightweight summer kimono, often worn at festivals.

3. Hakama (袴) – Wide-legged pleated pants/skirt worn over a kimono, often seen in martial arts or graduation ceremonies.

4. Lolita Wa-Loli (和ロリ) – A mix of Lolita fashion with kimono elements.

Modern & Street Fashion

5. Harajuku Style (原宿系) – A mix of bright colors, playful accessories, and experimental outfits.

6. Decora (デコラ) – Over-the-top, colorful fashion with tons of accessories.

7. Gyaru (ギャル) – Trendy, flashy fashion with tanned skin, dyed hair, and bold makeup.

Hime Gyaru (姫ギャル) – Princess-style gyaru with frilly dresses and elegant looks.

Manba/Yamanba (マンバ/ヤマンバ) – Extreme gyaru style with dark tans and neon makeup.

Streetwear & Subcultures

8. Visual Kei (ヴィジュアル系) – Rock-inspired, dramatic fashion with elaborate hairstyles and gothic elements.

9. Oshare Kei (オシャレ系) – A colorful, fun version of Visual Kei with punk and pop influences.

10. Mori Kei (森系) – "Forest girl" style, featuring natural, flowy, vintage-inspired outfits.

11. Dark Mori (ダーク森) – A gothic twist on Mori Kei with darker, mystical vibes.

12. Fairy Kei (フェアリー系) – Pastel, 80s/90s toy-inspired fashion with cute and dreamy elements.

Elegant & Minimalist Styles

13. Lolita (ロリータ) – Victorian and Rococo-inspired, with big skirts and lace.

Classic Lolita – More elegant and refined.

Sweet Lolita – Cute, pastel colors, bows, and frills.

Gothic Lolita – Dark, gothic version of Lolita fashion.

14. Otome Kei (乙女系) – Feminine, vintage-style clothing, less dramatic than Lolita.

15. Shironuri (白塗り) – White-painted face fashion with elaborate vintage or gothic outfits.

16. Cult Party Kei (カルトパーティー系) – Soft, layered outfits with religious and vintage elements.

Edgy & Alternative Fashion

17. Punk Fashion (パンク系) – Inspired by Western punk, featuring plaid, chains, and edgy elements.

18. Techwear (テックウェア) – Futuristic, functional fashion with sleek, cyberpunk vibes.

19. Menhera (メンヘラ) – "Sick-cute" style with pastel colors and medical/horror themes.

20. Jojifuku (ジョジ服) – "Kindergarten-Core"

Inspired by little kids' fashion in Japan.

Features pastel colors, oversized silhouettes, bibs, rompers, and Mary Janes.

Common Sanrio characters: My Melody, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll.

Casual & Contemporary Japanese Fashion

21. Kireime (きれいめ) – Clean, elegant style often worn by office workers.

22. Casual Streetwear (ストリートファッション) – Oversized hoodies, sneakers, and modern, relaxed fits.

23. Normcore (ノームコア) – Simple, everyday clothing with a neutral color palette.

24. Genderless Kei (ジェンダーレス系) – Androgynous fashion breaking traditional gender norms.

Basic Rules to Subcultures and Styles!:

Most Subcultures are deemed to deal with posers. In Subcultures You have to not consider styles as an aesthetic, cause it is a LIFESTYLE. A Life style doesent only include dressing up, it also includes your social life, the way you act, the way you dress and do your makeup, etc. Some people consider themselves loving of those Subcultures considering they find substyles of that subculture disgusting or ugly. There's also Asian fishing and black fishing included in some poser activity. If you wanna have a Japanese Subculture then I invite you respectfully to follow these rules.

I also demand you to be nice to other styles and even substyles of your own subculture. I also will never recommend to buy fast fashion clothing, either made by child labour/abuse or simple environment destroying. If you don't have money to buy clothes from natural brands;Then I highly recommend DIY, Making your own clothes, thrifting. But please don't shop from brands like : Shein, Temu, Aliexpress, etc..] You could also buy clothes from Vinted or Ebay, It's a Great second hand for broke situations.

Here’s a list of all major Gyaru (ギャル) substyles with a short description of how they look:

1. Kogyaru (コギャル) – "Classic Schoolgirl Gyaru"

Japanese high school girl aesthetic.

Short pleated skirts, loose socks, dyed hair, and blazers or cardigans.

2. Onee Gyaru (お姉ギャル) – "Elegant & Mature"

More sophisticated, older sister style.

Tight dresses, heels, neutral makeup, and classy accessories.

3. Hime Gyaru (姫ギャル) – "Princess Gyaru"

Hyper-feminine, Rococo-inspired princess fashion.

Big curly hair, tiaras, frilly dresses, pearls, and pastel colors.

4. Manba (マンバ) / Yamanba (ヤマンバ) – "Extreme Gyaru"

Darkest tan, neon makeup, white lipstick, and colorful wigs.

Features crazy accessories and Hawaiian/Tropical aesthetics.

5. Banba (バンバ) – "Lighter Manba"

Similar to Manba but less extreme.

Lighter tans, softer makeup, colorful yet casual fashion.

6. Ganguro (ガングロ) – "Tanned & Bold"

Deep tan, bleached hair, thick white eyeliner, and bright clothing.

Inspired by California surfer girl aesthetics.

7. Rokku Gyaru (ロックギャル) – "Rock & Punk Gyaru"

Inspired by punk and rock music.

Plaid skirts, leather, ripped tights, chains, and dark makeup.

8. Amekaji (アメカジギャル) – "American Casual"

Inspired by American streetwear.

Varsity jackets, denim shorts, graphic tees, and sporty sneakers.

9. B-Gyaru (Bガール) – "Hip-Hop Gyaru"

Inspired by 90s/2000s hip-hop.

Baggy pants, crop tops, sneakers, braids, and gold chains.

10. Agejo (アゲ嬢) – "Hostess Club Gyaru"

Sexy, glamorous style worn by hostesses.

Tight mini-dresses, platform heels, big curls, and bold makeup.

11. Tsuyome (強めギャル) – "Flashy & Bad Girl"

Tanned skin, long nails, heavy makeup, and flashy designer brands.

Often overlaps with Agejo & Manba.

12. Ane Gyaru (姉ギャル) – "Delinquent Big Sister"

Yankii (delinquent) + Gyaru mix.

Leopard print, chains, biker jackets, and ripped jeans.

13. Gyaru Mama (ギャルママ) – "Gyaru Moms"

Gyaru women who keep their flashy, stylish looks after having kids.

Can mix Onee Gyaru, Hime Gyaru, or Tsuyome aesthetics.

Which of these styles do you like the most?

HAVE FUN ON YOUR J-FASHION JOURNEY!