Welcome to Galture! About This Site
Welcome to "Galture," a place where you can have fun learning about Japan's unique "gal culture"!
This site was created out of the author's hope that, even as we move from the Heisei to the Reiwa era and see gal culture gradually fade, we might once again see gal lighting up the streets like in the past.
We deliver information about gals that can only be conveyed by an author who has first-hand experience of gal culture in the 2000s.
Gal Fashion
In this category, we introduce "fashion" trends from the past and the latest gal "fashion" trends, accompanied by cute illustrations.
Articles about "makeup" and "fashion" are also in the works and will be updated sequentially!
Additionally, we feature nostalgic "shopper bags" (store-branded tote bags) that many used as secondary school bags during their student days.
From brands like ALBAROSA, mejane, LOVEBOAT, COCOLULU, d.i.a., LIZ LISA, and more, this collection of nostalgic shopper bags is a must-see!
Gal Culture
In this category, we showcase the history of gal, from the 1990s kogal, who ignited the gal boom, to the latest Reiwa-era gal, tracing how the style has evolved to become more elegant over time.
We will also delve into parapara, gal language, and gal models.
Gal-o
As the name suggests, this category introduces the "Gal-o" (male gal) who helped elevate gal culture alongside their gal counterparts.
Unlike gal, Gal-o haven’t received as much media attention, so they may only be vaguely recognized as the "male version of gal."
However, Gal-o have their own distinct styles!
We explore various types of Gal-o, from the flashy Center GUY, known for their over-the-top looks, to the chic and widely admired onii-kei (old brother style).
Don't miss out on these unique genres of Gal-o!
Every article is packed with fun ways to learn about gal culture, so whether you're a former gal, a gal enthusiast, or entirely new to this subculture, enjoy delving into Japan's proud gal legacy!
Let’s work together to revive and celebrate "gal," one of Japan's most iconic subcultures!