Middle aged bosozoku in Japan

[Kamakura kid]

dkmini, REH; We need to go back to Japan and start terrorizng the highways again. This time we'll even be fast!:3: :police: :auto:

http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/waiwai/news/20060421p2g00m0dm021000c.html

[hachirolla808]

haha, good stuff! When I first moved to Ibaraki 3 years ago, there were still quite a bit of bosozuku around. In fact even my neighbor was one. (oh, how I hated that guy) Ibaraki was pretty famous for it's bosozoku too, but when they changed the law about a year and a half ago, most all of the bosozoku disappeared. They made a convoy law that limited the amount of bikes riding together. It was really strict, so the cleaned up the bosozoku real quick. :police: :police: :police: :police:

If you want to see a funny movie about some bosozoku girls in Ibaraki, check out Shimotsuma Monogatari .:biker:

[Kamakura kid]

I guess it's called Kamikaze Girls over here. I like the pink scooter with the "roketto kaoru" (rocket cowling) and the high backed pillion just like the old school bozo bikes. ROFLMAO!

http://www.bookmice.net/darkchilde/drama/shimo/s811.jpg

[Kamakura kid]

They made a convoy law that limited the amount of bikes riding together.

What's the max number and stuff like that with this law?

[Kamakura kid]

If you scroll down on this site, you'll see some real old school bozo bikes:
http://www.jingai.com/bosozoku.html

[Kamakura kid]

And now there are US bosozoku. Cool!

Check out the retired rides, there's a RX3 that should bring back some memories for dkmini.

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Street/8033/BosozokuHome.html

[Latka]

So bosozoku are basically just a car club...er...gang. Just a bunch of punks, huh? :)

[dkmini]

So bosozoku are basically just a car club...er...gang. Just a bunch of punks, huh? :)

Their "bosozoku" is a club. :anj_down: Bosouzoku is not a club. :anj_up:

Check out the retired rides, there's a RX3 that should bring back some memories for dkmini.

That was a nice RX3! Funny to see the trucks in their "bosozoku" list of cars. :icon_lol: Never seen a truck driven by a zoku; of course, things could've changed in all these years.:toofless:

[Latka]

Ahhh ok. I'm glad I have you guys to straighten my brain out :)

[dkmini]

Ahhh ok. I'm glad I have you guys to straighten my brain out :)

You know I'm just having fun and getting picky. :breakdance:

[REH]

Their "bosozoku" is a club. :anj_down: Bosouzoku is not a club. :anj_up:

Is that the correct spelling for bosouzoku? I've always wondered. I even discussed it with Zenpan (Japanese guy). He really didn't know.



That was a nice RX3! Funny to see the trucks in their "bosozoku" list of cars. :icon_lol: Never seen a truck driven by a zoku; of course, things could've changed in all these years.:toofless:

Very nice indeed. I really like the GR four door model Savanna (RX3).

[dkmini]

Is that the correct spelling for bosouzoku? I've always wondered. I even discussed it with Zenpan (Japanese guy). He really didn't know.





Very nice indeed. I really like the GR four door model Savanna (RX3).

Yeah, I think it is. BOSO is not the word, it's BOSOU.

[REH]

Yeah, I think it is. BOSO is not the word, it's BOSOU.

I'll be sure to pass it on to our drifter guys. They have stickers, patches and even clothing that read BOSO. I always thought it was spelled bousou.

[dkmini]

I'll be sure to pass it on to our drifter guys. They have stickers, patches and even clothing that read BOSO. I always thought it was spelled bousou.

I think the real way would actually be "bo-sou" with the elongated "O" after "bo".

Maybe KK or hachirolla808 can chime in and straighten me out. Help!

[hachirolla808]

Compliments of Winkipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosozoku
This site has lots of hard to find info about Japan. The best part is that it's in English and Japanese.

To answer your question about proper spelling, bousouzoku would be the proper way to spell it in Japanese. In English we don't have a silent "u" which streches sounds, so I would say spelling it bosozoku or boso is fine.

Bōsōzoku
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Bōsōzoku (暴走族) (literally "Violent Running Tribe") is a Japanese subculture very similar to car clubs: gangs of young men who share a common interest in designing (often illegal) modifications for cars and motorcycles. These modifications often include removing the silencing features so that more noise is produced. They also engage in dangerous driving, such as weaving from side to side on the road, not wearing crash helmets, and ignoring red traffic lights. Japanese police call them "Maru-So"(police code:マル走)

Among their activities is shinai bōsō (市内暴走), which consists of driving down streets at high (illegal) speeds. It is not properly a race; mostly, it is done just for the thrill of it. With many cars (or bikes) involved, the leading one is driven by the sentōsha (先頭車), the leader, who is responsible for the event. Nobody is allowed to overtake him. Others keep a lookout for side and rear cars/bikes. Although they do race, some groups prefer to just bōsō, or violently run. They apply ear crunching mufflers and roll through suburbs at speeds of 5-10 miles an hour, waving imperial Japanese flags and shouting obscenities, occasionally throwing Molotov cocktails and carrying swords/spears, daring anyone to do something.

Bōsōzoku members tend to be perceived as criminals and misfits, and they are commonly said to be recruiting grounds for the yakuza. Very few bōsōzoku members are older than 20 as they are then considered adults under Japanese law and can earn a criminal record. Bōsōzoku members older than 20 are considered immature and childish.

Bōsōzoku were first seen in the 1950s as Japanese youth began to see more products of industry, such as cars and bikes. The first bōsozōku were known as kaminari-zoku (雷族) or "Lightning Tribes".

There are bōsōzoku clubs throughout Japan, including female bike gangs, identified by their stylish fashion and customised motorcycles. Members take part in mass rallies and have had gang wars amongst themselves. As a fashion and youth subculture, bōsōzoku are subject to increasing state and police pressure.

[hachirolla808]

Compliments of Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosozoku
This site has lots of hard to find info about Japan.(including your favourite AV models) The best part is that it's in English and Japanese.

To answer your question about proper spelling, bousouzoku would be the proper way to spell it in Japanese. In English we don't have a silent "u" which stretches sounds, so I would say spelling it bosozoku or boso is fine.

Bōsōzoku
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Bosozoku)
Jump to: navigation, search
Bōsōzoku (暴走族) (literally "Violent Running Tribe") is a Japanese subculture very similar to car clubs: gangs of young men who share a common interest in designing (often illegal) modifications for cars and motorcycles. These modifications often include removing the silencing features so that more noise is produced. They also engage in dangerous driving, such as weaving from side to side on the road, not wearing crash helmets, and ignoring red traffic lights. Japanese police call them "Maru-So"(police code:マル走)

Among their activities is shinai bōsō (市内暴走), which consists of driving down streets at high (illegal) speeds. It is not properly a race; mostly, it is done just for the thrill of it. With many cars (or bikes) involved, the leading one is driven by the sentōsha (先頭車), the leader, who is responsible for the event. Nobody is allowed to overtake him. Others keep a lookout for side and rear cars/bikes. Although they do race, some groups prefer to just bōsō, or violently run. They apply ear crunching mufflers and roll through suburbs at speeds of 5-10 miles an hour, waving imperial Japanese flags and shouting obscenities, occasionally throwing Molotov cocktails and carrying swords/spears, daring anyone to do something.

Bōsōzoku members tend to be perceived as criminals and misfits, and they are commonly said to be recruiting grounds for the yakuza. Very few bōsōzoku members are older than 20 as they are then considered adults under Japanese law and can earn a criminal record. Bōsōzoku members older than 20 are considered immature and childish.

Bōsōzoku were first seen in the 1950s as Japanese youth began to see more products of industry, such as cars and bikes. The first bōsozōku were known as kaminari-zoku (雷族) or "Lightning Tribes".

There are bōsōzoku clubs throughout Japan, including female bike gangs, identified by their stylish fashion and customised motorcycles. Members take part in mass rallies and have had gang wars amongst themselves. As a fashion and youth subculture, bōsōzoku are subject to increasing state and police pressure.

[hachirolla808]

What's the max number and stuff like that with this law?

I don't know what the max number is, but it's just a few I am sure. These guys like to cruise together. If not, they just look like foolio's cruising around on a loud bike with no power whatsoever.

I would equate bosozoku as the equivalent of the American Redneck. Not highly educated and a bit low on the social pecking order. Regardless, being a Redneck is looked down upon and so are bosozoku. :tomato2:

[dkmini]

Yeah, it looks like it'd be bosouzoku afterall. I guess if you show the long "ō" it'd be pretty close. I think the first "o" is an elongated "ō" and the second "o" is a "ō" with a short "u".

Hachirolla808 - I think the "u" is short rather than silent. I am not so sure that the American Redneck = bosouzoku comparison is accurate. It may be true that many aren't highly educated (kind of by choice, getting kicked out of school); however, I'd say many have parents that are well off.

[Kamakura kid]

Well, I've seen the long "o" sound written as "o", "ou", "oo", "oh' so any of these would work. The best one is the line over the "o", but hard to do on a keyboard.

[REH]

Well, I've seen the long "o" sound written as "o", "ou", "oo", "oh' so any of these would work. The best one is the line over the "o", but hard to do on a keyboard.

Good point KK, but how would it be spelled out in hiragana? Stretching the "o" sound, I usually use a double o "oo". I've seen the "h" as well "oh", but doesn't the "h" cut it off instead of stretching it? Okay "bosou" means "voilent running", but where the hell they get that from? I always thought that Bosou meant speeding wildly or careless driving, you know in modern day terms. Is bosou an old langauge word? Anyhow, that's what the elders have told me.

[Latka]

Started reading the book that KK lent me last night, "Speed Tribes". It just happens to be about the same group. :)

Sounds like a Jr Mafia thing to me after reading a few chapters. Yeah, they're all about cruising to big parties, but it seems like they do that to pass the time between jobs from Yakuza types.

...I'm wondering how long I can make the tail pipe for the Mini. Maybe 6 or 7 feet above the roof. ;)

[Kamakura kid]

Good point KK, but how would it be spelled out in hiragana? Stretching the "o" sound, I usually use a double o "oo". I've seen the "h" as well "oh", but doesn't the "h" cut it off instead of stretching it? Okay "bosou" means "voilent running", but where the hell they get that from? I always thought that Bosou meant speeding wildly or careless driving, you know in modern day terms. Is bosou an old langauge word? Anyhow, that's what the elders have told me.

"bo" "u" "so" "u" "zo" "ku"

The only time you use "o" "o" for the long "O" sound is to spell out the kanji for DAI/Oh meaning large

bousou is used for lots of things, even air (e.g. bousou kiryuu), that is running out of control

[REH]

Ahhh. So is it safe to tell people it's spelled "bousouzoku"?

[Kamakura kid]

Good as any other way. I'm sure somewhere some organization has rules about proper roumaji, or rohmaji, or romaji, or roomaji, or whatever, but it all boils down to whether or not it really matters. If'n someone gets real upset, just write it out in hiragana

[Kamakura kid]

Latka is done with the SPEED TRIBE book, I'll get it back sometime next week. Anyone else want to read it?

[Latka]

It's a good read about several people out of the mainstream of Japanese society.

My new favorite term...bodicon. :)

(a review of the book)
http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcbeware/speedtribes.html

[Kamakura kid]

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My new favorite term...bodicon. :)


Really...

Too bad you guys didn't want to see the other Moritaka Chisato concert video, she does the last three songs in her trademark bodicon outfit. Very few girls can carry off a bodicon like MC can.

[Latka]

Unfortunately had animals and people to take care of at home :(

She was "funky poofy skirt lady" right?

[Kamakura kid]

Unfortunately had animals and people to take care of at home :(

She was "funky poofy skirt lady" right?

Yup, that's the one. Look much better in bodicon.

[Kamakura kid]

My new favorite term...bodicon. :)


Hey, Latka. I'm burning you a copy of the Moritaka Chisato concert, the one where she wears bodicon for a couple/three songs. I think you'll be awed, I sure was.:u27:

[Latka]

Shock and Awe. :)

Hey thanks, KK! I'm sure my fiance is just going to roll her eyes when I pop it in the player.
"But you can't understand what she's saying!" ...I can already hear that one warmin up in her lungs.

[Kamakura kid]

Do what I do. Turn the TV volume down, then play someone else's CD instead.