
A Comprehensive Explanation of Japan’s “Speedo Culture” in the 1990s
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This article explores the rise and fall of minimal competitive swimwear in 1990s Japan, attributing the trend to global sports influences and a domestic aesthetic preference for lean, athletic silhouettes.

