Western Clothes in Japan - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video explores the shift from traditional to western clothing in Japan, challenging the notion that globalization alone drove this change. It highlights how other globalized countries retained their national dress and discusses the influence of Western education and significant events like the Great Kanto Earthquake on Japanese fashion. The adoption of western styles was gradual, influenced by practical needs and cultural exchanges.

What is a common reason given for the predominance of Western clothing in Japan?

• Economic necessity

• Fashion trends

• Globalization

• Cultural exchange

Which traditional attire is still commonly worn in India despite globalization?

• Arab robes

• Sorries

• Sailor uniforms

• Kimonos

When did the sailor uniform become popular among high school girls in Japan?

• 1860s

• 1920s

• 1970s

• 1940s

What event led to a change in Japanese hairstyles in the 1860s?

• A cultural festival in Tokyo

• A royal decree

• A theater incident in Holland

• A fashion show in Paris

How did the Great Kanto Earthquake influence clothing choices in Japan?

• It had no impact on clothing

• It led to the adoption of Western clothing

• It introduced new traditional attire

• It made kimonos more popular