Oka Shūki

Oka Shūki or Okataian Cycle is the increase in global popularity of Okataian culture since the 1990s. First driven by the spread of TV dshows and music across East, South and Southeast Asia during its initial stages, Oka Shūki evolved from a regional development into a global phenomenon, carried by the Internet and social media and the proliferation of Okapop music videos on YouTube.

Fuelled by the large amounts of Okataians living abroad, the agenda for the export of Okataian Culture is cruclial for Okataian identity and has prompted the okataian government to support its creative industries through subsidies and funding for start-ups, as a form of soft power and in its aim of becoming one of the world's leading exporters of culture along with Japanese and British culture. Since the turn of the 21st century, Oka has emerged as a major exporter of popular culture and tourism, aspects which have become a significant part of its burgeoning economy.

Analysts note that the Okataian Cycle is more high brow than the Korean wave, it includes art and cinema meaning it is more exclusive, though Music is an exception. Nowadays the phenomenon exists through four distinct vectors : art, fashion, music and cinema

=Concept=

Oka Shūki or Okataian Cycle is a cultural concept and phenomenon that polarizes large parts of Okataian culture into themes, according to scholar Tom Humphrey those include Urban Lifestyle & Melancholy, Romance & Youth, and an appreciation for High Culture & Elegance. Analysts also not a strong will to differ Okataian style from other styles.

=Fashion=

Okataian Fashion can be divided into two periods, one before and after Western influences. Okataian fashion has many influences though designers in recent years have been pushing to find an Okataian style with emphasis on elegance and class.

Ryusou Fashion
Ryusou or Shimpo kimono, referred to as ‘ushinchi’ in the local language, are easily distinguished from the iconic Japanese kimono in a number of ways. First and foremost, the sleeves of Shimpo kimono are much more open, allowing for a tropical breeze to flow through. Most notably the fabric, made from fibers of the native bashofu plant, is much thinner than most mainland kimono. the Kimono's employ patterns such as bingata, kasuri and Hana-ori. More recent Kimono's with the importation of Chinese culture feature more elaborate and complex patterns. The Shimpo has official and casual variation, commonly the amount of ornamentation meant how important the activities this person were doing were.

Shin Fashion
In recent years, fashion in Oka has greatly evolved, due to inspiration from the West. Factors that have influenced the changes in Okataian fashion are culture, wealth, and (social) media. The country's developing economy has also had a profound effect on fashion.

Currently, Oka maintains a unique fashion style that has become an acknowledged influence in worldwide trends. Oka style has become more expressive, reflecting a sense of individuality, which marks a difference with Oka's Confucian history. Furthermore Okataian TV and Pop stars have started appearing in major cities like London and New York to promote Okataian Fashion.

the current fashion scene feature brands by Okataian fashion magnates that have become some of Ryujin 50 with companies like Escape, Flow Motion and Aeon. The scene is however dominated by smaller yet influential brands and designers like Mschf, Yth, Crank and Antoine

Oka also has a significant amount of events and events, they feature the Okataian Style week and Oka City Fashion Week. Fashion magazines like Goka Shitai (Wonderful Appearance), 21st Century Style and Blooming Contemporary Okataian designers have an outlet to express and experiment with styles.

=Music=

Okataian music is divided into two very distinct and opposite categories according to analysts, Okapop that focuses on Romance and Youthfulness and Okataian Hip Hop or ''Doro"" music focusing on Urban life and Melancholy

Pop Music
Okataian Pop Music or Okapop is famous for it's beginnings in Northern Oka as a variation from Jpop and Kpop