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Shibuya-kei (Japanese: 渋谷系, lit. "Shibuya style") is a microgenre [7] of pop music [1] or a general aesthetic [8] that flourished in Japan in the mid-to-late 1990s. [3] The music genre is distinguished by a "cut-and-paste" approach that was inspired by the kitsch, fusion, and artifice from certain music styles of the past. [9]
All of these disciplines carry an ethical and aesthetic connotation and teach an appreciation of the process of creation. [8] To introduce discipline into their training, Japanese warriors followed the example of the arts that systematized practice through prescribed forms called kata—think of the tea ceremony. Training in combat techniques ...
The kawaii aesthetic is characterized by soft or pastel colors, rounded shapes, and features which evoke vulnerability, such as big eyes and small mouths, and has become a prominent aspect of Japanese popular culture, influencing entertainment (including toys and idols), fashion (such as Lolita fashion), advertising, and product design.
Merzbow were invited along with computer composer Kazuo Uehara. Apparently Merzbow was mistaken for a group using hi-tech equipment. [8] [22] The first set was typical Merzbow style, but was stopped for being too noisy. [23] [8] [22] For the show the following day, the duo were asked to play "more musically".
Due to aesthetic and engineering concerns, [12] Japan's Building Standard Law set an absolute height limit of 31 metres (102 feet) until 1963, when the limit was abolished in favor of a floor area ratio limit. [13] Following these changes in building regulations, the Kasumigaseki Building was constructed and completed in 1968.
Y2K is an Internet aesthetic based around products, styles, and fashion of the late 1990s and early 2000s. The name Y2K is derived from an abbreviation coined by programmer David Eddy for the year 2000 and its potential computer errors .
The Flag of the Tokyo Metropolis (東京都旗, Tōkyō-to-ki) was adopted on October 1, 1964, under the Metropolitan Announcement No. 1042 (告示第1042号). It features a white Metropolitan Crest on center. The background color is Edo purple (江戸紫, Edo murasaki), which was popular in Edo, the name of Tokyo during the Edo period.
Tokyo has enacted a measure to cut greenhouse gases. Governor Shintaro Ishihara created Japan's first emissions cap system, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emission by a total of 25% by 2020 from the 2000 level. [87] Tokyo is an example of an urban heat island, and the phenomenon is especially serious in its special wards.