Subcultures Around the World

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What is Harajuku fashion mainly about?

A) Following Western fashion rules

B) Expressing one’s individuality and independence

C) Wearing only traditional Japanese clothes

D) Copying American teen styles

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Where does the name “Harajuku” come from?

A) A famous designer

B) A Japanese magazine

C) A train station in Tokyo

D) A clothing brand

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When did Harajuku fashion rise to fame?

A) In the 1950s

B) In the early 1980s

C) In the late 1990s

D) After World War II

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What influenced the westernization of Harajuku fashion?

A) The rise of Japanese pop music

B) The post-war Allied occupation of Japan

C) The invention of denim jeans

D) The popularity of anime

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What effect did the magazine “FRUiTS” have on Harajuku fashion?

A) It criticized young people’s fashion

B) It popularized Harajuku style among teens

C) It promoted traditional clothing only

D) It replaced American fashion magazines

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When was “FRUiTS” magazine first published?

A) 1983

B) 1997

C) 2005

D) 2010

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What Western singer is mentioned for using Harajuku fashion inappropriately?

A) Madonna

B) Lady Gaga

C) Gwen Stefani

D) Rihanna

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How did Gwen Stefani use Harajuku culture?

A) She collaborated with Japanese designers

B) She used Harajuku girls as her backup dancers

C) She opened a store in Harajuku

D) She created a charity for Harajuku teens

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Which of the following items is mentioned as influenced by Harajuku fashion?

A) Denim jeans

B) High heels

C) Scarves

D) Sunglasses

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Which of the following subcultures is not mentioned in the text?

A) Lolita

B) Gyaru

C) Visual Kei

D) Samurai

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According to the text, what makes Harajuku fashion persist through time?

A) Its low cost

B) Its connection to tradition

C) Its focus on self-expression

D) Its promotion by celebrities

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What larger idea does Harajuku fashion symbolize?

A) That fashion should follow trends

B) That fashion can communicate personal identity

C) That fashion is only for young people

D) That Japan copies Western ideas

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What reaction do some people have to Harajuku fashion?

A) They find it boring

B) They find it eccentric or strange

C) They see it as too traditional

D) They think it’s too American

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What message does the author give in the conclusion?

A) People should wear expensive brands

B) Everyone should wear uniforms

C) People should express themselves freely through fashion

D) Only Japanese people understand real fashion

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What does the author encourage readers to do?

A) Copy Harajuku fashion exactly

B) Ignore fashion completely

C) Take inspiration from Harajuku and express themselves

D) Follow American fashion trends