What is Harajuku?
Harajuku is an area of Tokyo located between Shibuya and Shinjuku. It is internationally known for its street fashion.This area is a thriving fashion district with shops ranging from designer labels to the most unknown underground brands. Gothic and Lolita, Decora, and Visual Kei patrons all gather here, usually on Sunday. Harajuku was globalized when US singer Gwen Stefani penned her song “Harajuku Girls”, describing with longing her desire to be as fashionable as the hip, Japanese youngsters. The inspiration for her first solo album came from her time visiting Tokyo.
