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From kawaii to gyaru: Tokyo's many looks

Subcultures shape some of Tokyo's most recognisable styles.

Updated: Nov 1, 2026

Tokyo is home to several well-documented fashion and beauty subcultures. "Kawaii" aesthetics emphasise softness and playfulness; gyaru style historically pushed bold contrast.

The styles in this Atlas borrow elements from these movements as editorial inspiration. They don't represent how people in Japan generally look.

From kawaii to gyaru: Tokyo's many looks · FACE ATLAS