Harajuku & Omote Sando, Tokyo

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people thronging at Takeshita
Dori

For a glimpse into Japanese teenage lifestyle and culture, take the JR train to Harajuku station. Upon alighting, cross the main street and look out for the entrance to Takeshita Dori, a narrow pedestrian street where you will find cheap and chic fashions, accessories such as sun-glasses, charm bracelets, earrings, trendy silver toe rings and knick-knacks.

You really cannot miss it - just look out for the crowds of 15-19 year olds streaming out onto the street from the station.

Want to purchase one of those cute short pleated school girl skirts, or a pair of army camoflauge pants, maybe even a gothic housemaid's costume in red and black leather - this is the place you would want to come to!

There are numerous side-streets and shops that are located at street level, at basement level and also on upper floors. Takeshita Dori is certainly popular with the 15-something crowd, and when I was there, there was a documentary or movie being shot (see pics).

Don't miss it!

Directions: Tokyo Metro OMOTE-SANDO / JINGU-MAE


	Harajuku & Omote Sando: Jump into the pop culture at Harajuku!	Tip Rating:

Updated By bpacker

on March 18, 2004

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Harajuku Culture

Japan's street scenes are very, very lively with their own brand of pop culture. Catch a train to Harajuku on a Sunday and see their pop culture come to life, you won't regret it, I promise you.
You'll see many young folks dressed to kill. You don't have to worry about your safety though, these teenagers are just there to have a good time and they'll even pose for you if you ask them.
For more details, check out my harajuku page

Directions: Click here for directions


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Updated By giampiero6

on October 21, 2003

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Takeshita Dori

I would say the best way to describe this is that Harajuku is to Tokyo what the East Village is to NYC. Harajuku is where kids hang out to see and be seen, shop for pop culture stuff, music, clothes and show off their unique styles. I mean I see the raver kids in LA, but I saw a woman who looked more like a college football mascot than night life afficionada. Takeshita Dori is a pedestrian street lined with shops and packed with young people hanging out. I recommend that if you want to people watch, grab a coffee or coke at one of the shops and just watch the world go by. Japanese kids often lead such proscribed lives that fashion and hobbies are the only real way for them to express individuality...so they throw themselves into it with gusto. Enjoy the scene. If you walk to the end of Takeshita -dori and turn right, you'll hit


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Updated By giampiero6

on October 21, 2003

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Meiji Dori

More upscale and slightly more grown up than Takeshita Dori, Meiji Dori is a tree lined boulevard with lots of swank, cool shops, cafes and restaurants. It's a really cool place to hang out, watch people, have a bite or a drink and maybe buy a hello kitty coin purse for your friend.


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By SLLiew

on October 20, 2006

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This is a cool place for young teenagers and young at heart individuals to shop, dine and entertain.

You can see extreme teen cultures and fashion statements.

Wander around Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street) and its side streets. Wild and young again.

Directions: Tokyo Metro OMOTE-SANDO / JINGU-MAE


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Updated By jaypride

on July 22, 2004

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If you want to go to Harajuku for shopping, you should go on Sundays, cuz you'll see a lot of cosplayers there, dressed up in customs, with makeups and hairdos... although some of them might look horrifying.. but most of them are actually very friendly and they don't mind you taking pictues with them.. I guess they are happy to take picture, cuz more ppl wanna take pics with them, means that they have dressed in customs~~

Like the one in the pictue, he was very happy to post for us to take pic~ ^_^

Directions: Tokyo Metro OMOTE-SANDO / JINGU-MAE


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By yukisanto

on December 2, 2005

Just a note, when you take the JR train to Harajuku station, please walk to the end of the station where there is a stairway down. This will take you direct to the entrance of Takeashita Dori street so that you don't have to find your way back again. The other exit seem to go a further way off.

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Directions: Take the JR to Harajuku station


	Harajuku & Omote Sando: It's ok to oogle here	Tip Rating:

on January 5, 2006

Fashion sense

That's right, in fact the folks here want to be oogled at and hence they have really dressed up to catch your attention. On Sundays, head down to Takeshita Street in Harajuku and look out for these famous uniquely (more weird and wonderful too) dressed young people. It's the place to see and to be seen!

On this street, you'll find funky, trendy shops that won't cost an arm and a leg like Ginza. It gets super crowded here so watch out you have been warned.

Directions: Tokyo Metro OMOTE-SANDO / JINGU-MAE Or from Shinjuku, take the JR train to Harujuku (Yen130). In front of the station, across the street is Takeshita Street


	Harajuku & Omote Sando: Great place to visit in Japan	Tip Rating:

on November 16, 2005

schoolgirls

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Omote -Sando is an amazing shopping and people watching street. I really loved this area, and found myself coming back again and again. Turn on all of the side streets and you will find such interesting shops and people. Harajuku street is a great street. Every building is unique. I was surprised by the architechture in this area, no skyscrapers, teeny little buildings, all seperate with seperate identities. The shops inside of them look as if they were planned with the buildings they are in. I took many pictures of the architechture around harajuku street. The people watching here is great, as are several cafes in the area. If you love fashion, this is the area for you.

Directions: Tokyo Metro OMOTE-SANDO / JINGU-MAE


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Updated By o00o

on January 4, 2003

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Harajuku used to be a quiet station for visiters to Meiji Shrine (The sanctuary dedicated to the Meiji Emperor and his consort.), but it has changed drastically into the center for what is called Harajuku Fashion. Bothe sides of the main road leading from Omotesando Subway Station are lined with colorful boutiques,cafes,restaurants,and oter stylish shops.
The teen fashion center lines on Takesita-dori,
a narrow alley crammed with little boutiques.