‘Harajuku girls’ are not a monolithic lot. There are literally dozens of different subcultures with their own unique styles. On any given weekend afternoon, visitors to Harajuku’s crowded streets and ...

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On the corner of a main crossing in Tokyo’s trendiest district, there used to be a building called the Harajuku Central Apartment. Built in 1958, it was often regarded as the place for young creatives ...

You may have heard of Tokyo's Kawaii Monster Cafe — the restaurant that embodies Japan's fascination with all things kawaii, which loosely translates to "cute" or "adorable." The Fab Five dined there ...

THE World Cup gave us a fresh look at Japan’s creativity — but this self-expression has gone on for decades. Take a walk through the fashion capital of Tokyo, where anything goes. Rather than getting ...

First launched in May 2020 to help retailers in Japan who were suffering from the country’s Covid-19 state of emergency, this virtual e-commerce experience also aimed to help retailers engage ...

Tourists wanting to join tea parties and try the combination of matcha powered green tea and yoga are flocking to the Matcha Tokyo Harajuku, which has opened in the capital's Harajuku district. The ...