~Harajuku, Japan~

"Fashion is not just a statement in Japan...It's a way of life"

Harajuku is known internationally as a center of Japanese youth culture and fashion. It is the home to many different types of Japanese Street Fashion. These styles include but not limited to Cosplay,Lolita, Punk, Gyaru, Ganguro, Yamanba/Manba,and Visual Kei. This square mile area is jam-packed with boutiques, fashion malls and chains. Every single day of the year, tens of thousands of people come here to shop, hang out, and see what the latest trends are. 

Example of a Harajuku boutique

Today, the Harajuku area is not just the center for fashion-forward Japanese youth. It’s also one of the world’s fashion centers. In Omotesando, one of the main streets, have recently been gaining many name brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Prada; where they have been  setting up shop. The district's other main section, Takeshita Street is the focal point for gatherings of Japanese youth dressed in the many different styles of Harajuku culture. The blend of different trends influence one another and allow new ones to be formed.  Harajuku fashion is about fun. It is fashion in its purest form.

Harajuku Youth Gathering

Bold Punk Style

Decora Style