Welcome to Churikko’s new home: Gal Data Labs!
The aim of Gal Data Labs is to be a place where you can learn more about the different subcultures emanating from Japan. With a big focus on Gyaru culture, we’ll also dive into other emerging Japanese cultures such as J-Urban and Nightlife. It is our hope that this site will become a new home for anyone interested in learning more about these unique and sometimes misunderstood subcultures.
🌺 Looking for additional sources? Check out this ongoing list of Gals who are actively providing some amazing content on everything Gyaru-related!
→ Gyaru Life: Additional Resources from the Gyaru Community
Personal content at Churikko
At Gal Data Labs, we're all about celebrating the vibrant world of Gyaru culture and its ever-evolving trends. Now, we're turning up the volume and adding a new dimension to our Gal community. Explore 'Soundtracks' a space where music and style intertwine. Join us on a journey where fashion, concerts, and entertainment fuse, bringing you the music events we cover, interviews, and much more!
→ Soundtracks: Turning up the Volume
Gyaru History I – A Brief History into Gyaru & Shibuya up to 2014
Gyaru History Sidenote I: Teams & Teamers
Gyaru History II – Buriteri & The Gonguro Boom
For the Love of School bags: A Kogal Staple
Gyaru History Sidenote II: A Brief Look Into the Sociology of Hostesses
Deco Everything! A Decoden Evolution
Pre-Gal Culture: Have you Heard of Petit Seven?
The Items That Basically Colored (Heisei) Gyaru History
Exploring Japanese Fashion Culture’s Love for Foldable Mirrors
The History of Heisei Nail Art
A History of Platforms and Their Impact in Heisei Fashion
When Things Change: Shibuya109 as a Gal’s Holy Land to a Waste Land
What you Need to Know About the Gal Revival Pt. 1
Kogals and the Decline of Japan's Cultural Identity
Breaking Free from Traditional Expectations: The Gyaru Movement in Japan
My Current Gyaru Boom I: Kanako Kawabata
Are Gals Popular? A Mini Census Review
All about Japan’s Heisei Kogals
Gal Predecessors: Paradise Gals
Gyaru Substyle Series: Ganguro
Analyzing Substyles: Agejo and Mori Girl
A Very Quick Start Guide Gyaru Fashion: From Flashy to Laid-Back
SUNNY – Remembering Gyaru in the 90’s
Level Up Your Reading: JP Books on Gyaru
What was Shibuya’s Center Gai Like in Ibesa HeyDays?
Here’s Why The Gal Mind is Really Popular Right Now
Life in a Shibuya Gal Circle from HARLEM’s Sa-jin
The Love Boat! Love, Exciting and New!
Too old for Gyaru? Age is Just a Number!
What it Means to Have a Gal Mind
A Visual Language of Rebellion: Analyzing the Significance of the Gyaru Moji in the ギャル Subculture
It’s an Influencer’s World: Shibuya Women's International School Opens in April
A Gal Resurrection Interview (Translation)
An Overall History on Gyaru Fashion Brands
Differences in Gyaru Between Japan and Overseas
A Better Look into the Amurer Boom
The Evolution and Decline of MARS: An Insight into Gyaru Culture
Do you have an interest in the history and evolution of Gyaru culture? If so, you won't want to miss the Gyaru Time Capsule ! This unique collection of news articles captures the essence of the Gyaru subculture, preserving its rich history and traditions for future generations. Translated and presented for educational purposes, these news items provide valuable insight into the origins and development of the Gyaru movement, highlighting its unique characteristics and cultural significance. From its early beginnings to “modern-day” trends, the Gyaru Time Capsule is a must-visit resource for anyone interested in the fascinating world of Gyaru.
