expression, noun
Takenoko-zoku; Bamboo Shoot Tribe
Historical term for a youth subculture in Harajuku, Tokyo, from the late 1970s to mid‑1980s. Members wore flamboyant, colorful clothing and gathered to dance in the streets. Named after the boutique Takenoko.
竹の子族は、原宿の歩行者天国で派手な衣装を着て踊っていた。
The Takenoko-zoku danced in flamboyant outfits on Harajuku's pedestrian paradise.
1980年代前半、竹の子族は若者文化の象徴だった。
In the early 1980s, the Takenoko-zoku were a symbol of youth culture.
Pedestrian paradise, the car‑free streets where the Takenoko-zoku danced.
From 竹の子 (bamboo shoot) + 族 (tribe). Named after the Harajuku clothing store Boutique Takenoko, where many members bought their outfits.