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Takeshita Street in a Crisis! – COVID-19 Impact on Harajuku

Takeshita Street in Harajuku is the most popular street in Japan. It’s a birthplace of so many trends in pop

The last article in 2016 is kind of personal; it’s like an essay, not a practical travel guide which is

Harajuku is a trend-leading district in Japan – This means that the streets are always renewing. The iconic food of

Beside the coolest streets in Japan, Yoyogi Park is a large place of green. It is also known as a

Yosakoi is an energetic Japanese dance performed in summer. There is a big festival in Harajuku at the end of

There are things that make our trips better if we know. People call them “travel tips.” The following are travel

Late May to June is the season of iris flowers in Japan. Irises are major flowers in Japanese gardens, some

The first post after renewal of Tokyo Direct Guide is about a hair accessory in Harajuku , the trendiest district in Japan!

Do you know? These cherry blossoms are NOT the standard sakura. I’m repeating on this blog that cherry blossoms have

(Attention! To our sadness, Tamagotchi Department Store Harajuku CLOSED on 26 February, 2017. I keep all the memories with many