Jiyu Skate
Design by StoryTeez
Jiyu Skate
The symbols for freedom: 自由 (Jiyū)
The two Kanji characters 自由 together mean "freedom" in Japanese:
- 自 (Ji) : Means "self" or "own".
- 由 (Yū) : Means "reason" or "cause".
Japanese characters in design: スケートボード (Sukētobōdo)
The characters スケートボード above the skater mean "skateboard" in Japanese:
- ス (Su)
- ケ (Ke)
- ー (lengthening sign for the vowel)
- ト (To)
- ボ (Bo)
- ー (lengthening sign for the vowel)
- ド (Thu)
Japanese skate culture
Japanese skate culture is a vibrant and dynamic community that manifests itself in the vibrant streets and skate parks of cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. This culture represents freedom, creativity and the urge to go against the norms. Skaters in Japan are known for their impressive tricks, innovative style and the close-knit community that binds them.
