@bubblism.jp
Celebrating the style and feeling of pop culture during Japanβs economic bubble era of the 1980s. We spotlight the fashion, music, products, subcultures, and trends that reflect the popular zeitgeist of this unique period of Japanese history.
Itβs not directly Japanese, but this theme song is just too 80s to ignore. Alf was pretty popular here in Japan (it was broadcast by NHK!), so that makes it honorary bubble era media.
The coolest turntable ever made.
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Look what I bought!
Paging @obsoletesony.bsky.social
Two Japanese hand gestures you may be unfamiliar with:
pinky up = girlfriend
thumbs up = boyfriend
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"Deep Joy; Profound Emotion; the First Date of the New Year."
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Sony 1986
Designed 35 years ago, still cooler than most gadgets today.
Sometimes I just want a cool-looking lo-fi player
Designed 36 years ago, still cooler than most gadgets today.
Old post throwback: Michael Jackson was just so incredibly popular in Japan.
bubblism.jp/entry/sony-m...
The CDing line of tapes offered lengths that allowed users to record an entire disc on to a tape. The advertisement here draws a comparison of this βperfect fitβ for CDs with the form-fitting bodycon dress that was popular with stylish women of the time.
(slightly NSFW)
bubblism.jp/entry/tdk-cd...
"The fifth generation Toyota Carina was released in 1988 with fashionable rounded contours to match the changing aesthetics heading into the 1990s."
I know I just did another car post recently, but the couple in this ad were just so cool.
bubblism.jp/entry/toyota...
In the mid 1980's, there was a spicy food boom in Japan as a direct result of the growing economy and the demand for new and interesting foods. This included curry, of course.
bubblism.jp/entry/curry-...
"Simple knit tops are an indispensible item for a fashionable winter."
I simply couldn't find anything directly Christmas related in the magazines and books I have. Oh well. Enjoy this article about winter knit tops for ladies with some wonderful 80's hair and colors.
bubblism.jp/entry/simple...
"The Nissan March, known outside Japan as the Micra, is a supermini car originally introduced in 1982. Its small engine (less than 1000cc) made it an economic choice for consumers, as it saved money on gasoline and the annual Japanese road tax."
bubblism.jp/entry/nissan...
"A guide for guys on choosing presents for their lady friends, based on a survey of girls aged 17 to 22."
bubblism.jp/entry/gifts-...
"The striking form of this table fan was designed by French industrial designer François Quirin."
This is a really neat design. There's one for sale on Mercari and I'm considering being irresponsible with money and getting one...
bubblism.jp/entry/toshib...
"In April 1991, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) released a series of new mobile phones, the smallest and lightest in the world at the time."
Also: Bruce Willis in his Die Hard days.
bubblism.jp/entry/ntt-mo...
