On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What should I know about Japan's Bubble Era? Topics Discussed What was Japan's "Bubble Era" The Japanese bubble economy of the late '80s and early '90s Examples of some of the over the top ways people are said to have spent money during Japan's bubble economy era Golden Bomber's "Dance My Generation" Bubble Era fashion trends The colorful suits that were popular for men to wear during the late '80s and early '90s in Japan Popular female hairstyles of Japan's Bubble Era The bodikon dress and the wanren hairstyle What the tosakamaegami hairstyle is About the nightclub Juliana's Tokyo John Robinson's infamous "Tokyo" yell The trend of fake car phone antennas during Japan's Bubble Era Fake TV antennas for cars Trendy words from Japan's Bubble Era The phenomenon of asahan (morning shampoo) The release of Toto's shanpūdoressā in 1985 Mitsubishi's Asashan Club How Italian food became popular during Japan's Bubble Era What itameshi is What an Obatarian is The etymology of obatarian The manga Obatarian by Katsuhiko Hotta What "soy sauce face" (shōyugao) What "sauce face" is (sōsugao) What "salt face" is (shiogao) What the "dry war" is (dorai sensō) What a dry beer is Living the bodikon fantasy And much more! Support on Patreon If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy Japanese Plus Alpha. And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance! Support on Patreon Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. This episode features Kyle Broyles as a special guest. If you would like to follow him on Twitter, please use the link below. Kyle Broyles on Twitter Kyle is one of the hosts of the Tokyo Splosion podcast. If you would like to check his podcast out, you can look it up wherever you get your podcasts or use the links below. Tokyo Splosion on Apple Podcasts Tokyo Splosion on Google Podcasts Tokyo Splosion on Spotify Tokyo Splosion on Twitter To check out Kyle Broyles' previous appearances on the podcast, use the links below. Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese mistake stories? (Part 2) | Ichimon Japan 37 What’s life like in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic? (Uncovering the cute sneeze conspiracy) | Ichimon Japan 13 Why are vegetables so insulting in Japanese? | Ichimon Japan 14 Here are the main Japanese-language sources used for this episode. バブルとは何か？わかりやすく簡単に解説！当時の生活から日本経済崩壊の原因までを10分でイッキに学ぼう！ そもそも「ワンレングス」とはどういう意味？英語で「One length」と記述するとの事。 ８０年代ファッション、ヘアスタイル！女性芸能人のワンレン、ボディコンスタイルなどバブル華やかりしころのファッションをチェック バブル時代のワンレンボディコンの意味は？バブリーな髪型やファッションも トサカ前髪が命!? 上司の時代遅れなバブルメイクの特徴5つと直し方 トサカ前髪とすだれ前髪。バブル ８０年代の流行が進化して人気。 バブル時のファッションといえば、肩パッドに太い眉毛！「あれ、もしかして？」 バブルの時代に流行ったカーアイテム7選！今では見かけない