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HARAJUKU

W. David Marx¡¯s new book, "Blank Space: A Cultural History of the Twenty-First Century," argues radical cultural innovation has become increasingly scarce.
CULTURE / Books
Feb 21, 2026
The critic who ruffled pop culture¡¯s feathers
In ¡°Blank Space,¡± W. David Marx questions the 21st century¡¯s creative vitality and responds to critics who say he¡¯s too cynical.
Plotter's signature customizable leather binder is just one of many products contributing to the ongoing boom in the popularity of Japanese stationery.
LIFE / Style & Design
Oct 2, 2025
Tokyo¡¯s newest stationery store sells ¡®a slower, more human rhythm¡¯
After years of selling its products in third-party stores, Japanese brand Plotter has officially opened a dedicated storefront in Tokyo.
Mexican designer Italia Segovia, 26, known as "Kumiko," poses for a picture wearing clothes from her brand Chicanjuku.
LIFE / Style & Design
Jun 26, 2025
Mexican designer blends Chicano and Harajuku styles
Designer Italia ¡°Kumiko¡± Segovia says experimentation is great as long as it¡¯s from a place of knowledge and respect.
"In My Closet" by the artist Noumra is on display at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku's Harakado space until June 18.
CULTURE / Art
Jun 14, 2025
At Tokyo Pride¡¯s first queer art exhibition, intimacy and resistance share the wall
A vibrant, community-sourced exhibition in Harajuku showcases queer art that spans the political, absurd and deeply personal.
Sales of luxury properties in Tokyo, like Azabudai Hills¡¯ Aman Residences, have pushed up average real estate prices in the capital.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 27, 2025
Luxury Tokyo penthouse sold for over $65 million in new record
Home prices in Tokyo have been on a broad upward trend, driven by rising construction costs and a limited supply of new buildings.
Laforet Harajuku, which celebrated its 45th anniversary last year, has been a witness to the district's evolution over the years.
BUSINESS
May 2, 2024
Harajuku strives to reclaim its former glory ¡ª and surpass it
Stakeholders are pulling out all the stops to restore the creative energy of the Tokyo district known for setting fashion trends in its heyday.
Canadian singer Avril Lavigne attends the opening ceremony of Gap Flagship Ginza in Tokyo in 2011, three years before releasing her music video for the Japan-inspired track ¡°Hello Kitty.¡±
CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Apr 26, 2024
Avril Lavigne walked so today¡¯s influencer tourists could Mario Kart
Ten years ago, the pop star¡¯s ¡®Hello Kitty¡¯ video drew outrage from the West, but she wouldn¡¯t be the last visitor to use Tokyo as a backdrop for content.
Harakado will open next Wednesday and aims to be a place where creators can gather.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 9, 2024
New Harajuku complex aims to become next cultural creators hub
The nine-story building ¡ª named Harakado ¡ª will open next Wednesday and is designed to be ¡°a commercial complex where creators (can) gather.¡±
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 17, 2023
Fender amps up Japan presence with high-end retail strategy
The guitar-maker is emphasizing its long-standing connections to Japan with a flagship store in Harajuku, its first ever, as it seeks to appeal to both trendy and monied consumers.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
May 29, 2022
A musical match made in heaven ¡­ or was it Harajuku?
Fiddling Leona and JP Mathes teach the art of the deal on the Netflix series ¡®Swap Shop,¡¯ a reality TV show that sees them antique hunting in Tennessee.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: FASHION
May 14, 2022
Fashion¡¯s retail revolution: What¡¯s old is new again
As pandemic precautions appear to ease, retail fashion grapples with a return to business as usual.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: FASHION
Oct 10, 2021
Anime aesthetics blur the line between real and virtual fashion
As some brands dip their toes into NFTs, others turn to nostalgia-with-shock-value to sell both real and virtual clothing.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Feb 4, 2021
Party¡¯s over: Pandemic forces closure of iconic Kawaii Monster Cafe
The cafe had hoped to capitalize on strong demand during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but with the outlook still uncertain a decision was made to let the lease expire and shut down.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: FASHION
Jan 9, 2021
Flashbacks and fantasy kick off Japan¡¯s 2021 fashion scene
As department stores try to make up for a dismal 2020, recently released capsule collections turn to feel-good, nostalgic escapism.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 7, 2020
Harry¡¯s Sandwich Company: Bringing familiar flavors to homesick American residents
It can be surprisingly hard to find a decent sandwich in Tokyo. Good thing Harry¡¯s Sandwich Co. is here to fill the sub-shaped hole in our hearts.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Nov 7, 2020
Harajuku¡¯s latest dessert trend? Taiwanese castella cake
New sweets constantly emerge in Japan, and the latest fad combines the addictive texture of a souffle pancake with the taste of castella.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 3, 2020
Despite pandemic, Uniqlo to open new store in Tokyo¡¯s Harajuku
The opening of the shop follows a 56.5 percent plunge in Fast Retailing¡¯s domestic same-store sales in April, its worst year-on-year decline.
Japan Times
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Apr 27, 2020
A cut above: Tokyo barber launches ¡®telecut¡¯ service as COVID-19 hits business
Mr. Brothers Cut Club of Harajuku has launched what could be the industry¡¯s first online haircut service.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Jan 18, 2020
Echoes of Esquisse in the elegant new Elan
Elan is the new restaurant of the young and impressive Ryoma Shida, formerly of the two-Michelin-star restaurant Esquisse. Here, Japanese ingredients meet contemporary French cuisine.
LIFE / Lifestyle
Dec 14, 2019
A cut above the rest: A new generation of barbers is trying to overcome an image problem
A group of men sporting tattoos and smoking cigarettes chats casually on benches outside Mr. Brothers Cut Club in Tokyo¡¯s trendy Harajuku neighborhood.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Around 200,000 people typically scale the 3,776 meter Mount Fuji each year.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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