The kanji characters for “hara,” meaning open field, and “juku,” meaning accommodation, together make “Harajuku”. Harajuku evokes images of Takeshita Street, Laforet and a mecca for young people’s fashion but Meiji Jingu, Japan’s number-one destination for worshippers’ first shrine visit...
real name Tomoaki Nagao. A designer, producer, drummer, and DJ, Nigo studied fashion editing in college. He decided the Japanese term “bape” would become the name of the brand due to several cultural references. First, the theme comes from the movie “Planet of the Apes.” Second, its ...
Harajuku is famous for fashion, but it’s also got a rep sweets and other street foods — including some very Harajuku-appropriate colorful treats. Crepes are a Harajuku classic, served with any number of fillings but ideally with lots of whipped cream. Or head to Totti Candy Factory for wh...
The inspiration people seek: The universal image that comes to mind when people hear “Harajuku” is “fashion,” regardless of age or gender or even whether you live in Japan or abroad. The biggest difference between Harajuku and nearby Omote-sando is that while they are both fashion centers...
Harajuku (according to Wikipedia) has a geographical departure – it’s an area between Shinjuku and Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan and came to be known because of its youth style and fashion, the Harajuku street style being promoted as “Fruits” ...
If you want to truly understand the meaning of "kawaii," you should visit Harajuku. It includes Takeshita Dori, the iconic heart of Harajuku and the birthplace of many of Japan's fashion trends. Along with its rich historical attractions, you can explore NHK Studio Park. Are you a ...
I am always thinking about TOKYO BOPPER. “Shoes and clothes are only objects, but fashion is not an object!” I am continuing to think about TOKYO BOPPER seriously. “The meaning of BOPPER existing in Harajuku…” The products that we deal with are “shoes,” but they do not stop at ...
Harajuku Harajuku is where the young and hip gather. All the young fashion starts here. One of the unique features of Harajuku is Kawaii fashion.
Harajuku is the heart of all things fashion and kawaii –meaning cute– in Tokyo, a magnet for Japan’s youth subcultures, cosplayers and all-round cool kids. Located in the city’s Shibuya neighbourhood (which itself has been ground zero for fashion and vintage stores for years), Harajuku...
Catch one of Australia’s favourite chefs, Neil Perry, at his new Sydney pâtisserie, jet over to Hamburg to hear from renowned fashion designer Jil Sander and swing by Downtown Los Angeles to discover the best lunch spots, top shops and ornate boltholes with Monocle’s very own Concierge...