The full infographic to accompany the "Japanese Fashion Through the Years" article.

To accompany this month's article "Japanese Fashion Through the Decades," written by Nicole Sato, we decided to partner on an infographic to depict some of the standout trends in Japanese fashion that have appeared over the decades. Check it out and be sure to read Nicole's article for a more in-depth explanation of where all these trends came from and how they evolved.

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Craig Ishii

Origin story at Orange County Buddhist Church. Founder of Kizuna. Cultural enthusiast. Interested in exploring the ins and outs of our community so we can discover our past and pave our future.

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