Wednesday, July 3, 2013

The Harajuku Fashion at Takeshita Dori - Tokyo, Japan

Takeshita Dori, an area around Harajuku,  is a rendezvous  for the Japanese teenagers displaying their extreme and bold fashion style. It is found between Shinjuku and Shibuya Stations around the Yamanote line. A lot of trendy boutiques, cute knick-knacks and cafes are lined-up on the street.  The place is usually crowded during weekends and holidays. Aside from the Jap youngsters buying their stuff, there are also a lot of tourists in the area capturing the fashion lifetyle of Harajuku. So, if you have the “I don’t care attitude”  or are fond of the “Lady Gaga” fashion, Harajuku is a place of heaven for you!!!

Akihabara - "The Anime Kingdom in Tokyo"


Akihabara is one of the central districts in Tokyo named after a local shrine in Japan. It is known for electronics and gadgets. It  has a very distinct and unique character as it is known to be the center of otaku, anime and manga culture in Japan. Akihabara was also made popular by the several maid’s cafes in the area.