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Fading Fury: The Decline of Bosozoku Culture

November 7, 2023 by Japan and Extra

From the ancient feudal era through an industrial revolution in a few years, there's something unique about the Japanese social, cultural, and mental psyche that propels them more than others. Boshoku is one of them. Bosozoku biker gangs in Japan represent the best of the unique culture of this nation.In the 1950s, Bosozoku gangs, riding on custom-built bikes, developed … [Read more...] about Fading Fury: The Decline of Bosozoku Culture

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