monessay ─ change in lifestyle

mourningis no longer a top priority in the lifestyle. This is a major factor in the fact that clothes are not selling as well as they used to.

since (i.e. "for that reason")In the past, the most important means of expressing oneself was through one's outfit, or clothing. Before, that is, until the 2000s. People lined up at popular stores, acquired rare items, and for some, wore luxury brand items. For those who wanted to be different or belong to a certain group, clothing was a symbol of differentiation and a uniform.

Japanese dock (plant) (Rumex japonicus)However, in the decade of the 1960s, the situation changed drastically.

mourningOf course, the "what you have" is important, but there are now various other ways to express oneself, in other words, to be recognized by others. As the word "instagram" symbolizes, experience is a better way to express one's personality than possessions.

brokerage feeI am the one who is having a barbecue with my friends, I am the one who is enjoying the spectacular view, and I am the one who is eating at a restaurant that is difficult to reserve. These things have higher priority than clothes. And disposable income is limited.

90The Uraharajuku boom of the 1950s seems to have exploded due to a combination of the demographic of baby boomers and the historical background that it was acceptable to affirm self-love.

(after noun, adjective-stem or plain verb) just keepsThe "Ma" can be seen as a reaction to this.

method ofThe lines are always on the rebound, so there may be another clothing boom in the not-too-distant future.

that (someone or something distant from both speaker and listener, or situation unfamiliar to both speaker and listener)But, I don't know about that.

fifth sign of the Chinese calendarWhen Kura was young, he ate nori bento, wore Comme des Garcons clothes, lived in a four-and-a-half-tatami-mat room, and was a Ferrari. Whether or not there were people who actually did this, it was a time like that. I don't think there are many young people today who want to live like this. Everyone should be living a well-balanced lifestyle.

that (someone or something distant from both speaker and listener, or situation unfamiliar to both speaker and listener)A well-balanced life. Clothing has become cheaper and it is easy to find reasonably fashionable items. Furniture and interior goods are now more varied and relatively inexpensive than in the past, and an iPhone is all you need for audio/visual appliances and electronic gadgets.

that (someone or something distant from both speaker and listener, or situation unfamiliar to both speaker and listener)The botanical boom has been coming in just in time to fill this gap.

unexpectedlyIt is an interior that satisfies a sense of ownership to a degree, is highly fashionable, intellectual, and differentiates itself from others. It requires a certain amount of care and a certain amount of commitment. However, it is a docile and easy to handle pet. It also plays a role in mental stability.

since (i.e. "for that reason")S, a stylist who used to work for us, went out of business and became a gardener. This is an extreme example, but it seems that everyone is slowly moving in this direction.

indicates certainty, emphasis, etc.Tuberous plants. It came after the boom in cacti and other succulents.

(before a noun) mereI have featured it many times in my Finam Unplugged magazine. I was a little skeptical about it, but for some reason I fell in love with it.

(after noun, adjective-stem or plain verb) just keepsI have a very well-shaped pachypodium on the windowsill behind my desk.

nilAfter a long winter, the leaves are now green and tight.

(used with suffix -san or -sama) endearing term for unrelated older man or womanI'm not sure if it's a good idea or not, but I'm having a lot of fun.

certainI feel inclined to get this one instead of buying a new jacket.