Bankara - Meiji Japan’s Anti-Fashion Movement
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- As the era of the samurai ended and Japan rushed towards modernization, a hard-scrabble fashion movement called the Bankara rose in opposition.
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I mean, I know this channel is "Unseen" Japan, but in this age of clickbaity titles, I'm always surprised that I literally have never heard of 90% of the topics of these videos. Great as always!
Glad we're living up to our name for you!
Yes, that was my (out of practice) Kuwabara impression.
Thanks for tuning in for this one! Hope everyone finds something of interest in this topic. English subs will be up shortly for whoever prefers to use them!
Amazing video! It's crazy to think how unknown these events are to your average westerner. Typically our view of Japan in the recent past is a surface level skim of The Meiji Restoration followed by World War 2.
I'd just like to thank you for bringing lesser known Japanese history/movements to light for us. This channel is a gem.
Also, I'd like to suggest a video on The Kingdom of Ryuku (modern-day Okinawa.) I think a video on the history of Okinawa and her people would be as fascinating as your video on Hokkaido :)
Personally, I find the Meiji/Taisho era's mishmash of Western/Traditional styles unique and cool.
For sure - Meiji and Taisho fashions are pretty great.
@@noahoskow4551 should be a current trend
Thanks for a great video, I really like that you included old satirical cartoons and pictures with your narration - it sort of reminded me of Ken Burns documentaries.
Great vid! It’s interesting how “counter culture” was far right in Japan whereas in the US it’s left leaning
It is indeed interesting, and some aspects of the Soshi and Bankara don't map totally onto "right wing" as an American political imagination might define it - the Soshi in particular were really invested in the Freedom and People's Rights Movement that was all about democratizing Japan. But they were also extremely nationalistic, chauvinistic, and just as invested in spreading Japanese might abroad.
Of course, once we get to the 1950s and 1960s the Left really takes over counter-culture for a few decades.
Doing incredible work as always mate! And much appreciated. Love ya work
Very gratifiying to hear that! Got some more interesting stuff coming down the pipeline.
I just found your channel and I love it!
Looks modern for its time. Like 1970s
this video was so interesting and well made!!
So this is why so many japanese schools have strict rules for clothing. It makes a lot of sense.
i wore tabbi under my sandals in kyoto and I think the people liked it. so many were so friendly to me and Talked to me
It is a shame that bankara fashion was so rooted within far right ideology, because the looks rock. The early form of the trend, without the actual rags, could have been the fashion that Japan could have adopted if it wasn't industrialized in such a rushed and forced way.
I lives U.S. I love KIMONO. I usually wearing the Kimono. Inside my room , go to the English class and outside as well.
Almost seems like this is where manga was invented
What song is used at 12:44? Is that “The Sun Also Rises” by Joe Hisaishi?
It is indeed Hisaishi Joe - it's his theme from the film "Let the Bullets Fly" from 2010.
I should get into Bankara Fashion
Go with the old-school tradition of just wearing down an old gakuran until it's barely holding on to your shoulders
Bankara, Hikara understand the true spirit of Japan. We can't fight the change but we can keep the spirit/soul of Japan in us.
Much appreciated, cheers!
Why this music?