Attractions in Tokyo

Attractions in Tokyo

Tokyo Shopping and District Areas Shibuya Popular district among Tokyo's youth. Shinjuku District around Japan's busiest train station. Asakusa Atmosphere of old Tokyo. Harajuku Center for teen fashion and cosplay Odaiba Futuristic architecture. Akihabara District for electronic / computers and otaku goods. Ginza One of Japan's main shopping districts. Roppongi Tokyo Midtown and Roppongi Hills. Kappabashi Street Shopping street for restaurant operators. Ameyoko Colorful busy market street in Ueno. Ikebukuro Commercial district around a busy train station. Shiodome Newly redeveloped commercial district. Yebisu Garden Place Commercial complex and beer museum. Akasaka Sacas City within Tokyo around TBS headquarter. Nihonbashi Commercial district in Tokyo. Marunouchi Main business district by Tokyo Station.

Tokyo Temples and Shrines

Sensoji Temple Large Buddhist temple in the Asakusa district. Meiji Shrine Dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji. Sengakuji Temple Site where 47 Samurai are buried. Zojoji Temple Buddhist temple by Tokyo Tower. Yasukuni Shrine Dedicated to the deities of Japan's war dead.

Tokyo Gardens, Parks and Nature

Mount Mitake Woodland mountain with shrine. Rikugien Beautiful Japanese landscape garden. Koishikawa Korakuen Landscape garden by Tokyo Dome. Takaosan Temple mountain close to central Tokyo. Imperial East Gardens Park on the old grounds of Edo Castle. Ueno Park City park with museums and a zoo. Hama Rikyu Landscape garden by Shiodome. Institute for Nature Study Peaceful nature reserve in the middle of Tokyo. Todoroki Valley Wooded valley with temple. Kyu Shiba Rikyu Japanese landscape garden. Shinjuku Gyoen Large city park in Shinjuku. Yoyogi Park Large city park in Shibuya. Kiyosumi Garden Japanese landscape garden. Kasai Rinkai Koen Spacious park at the shores of Tokyo Bay.

Other Attractions in Tokyo

Tsukiji Fish Market Japan's largest and busiest fish market. Tokyo Imperial Palace Residence of the Imperial Family. Ghibli Museum Museum of the Ghibli anime film studio. Tsukishima Man made island known for monjayaki. Tokyo Tower World's tallest self-supporting steel tower. Ryogoku Center of the sumo wrestling world. Tokyo Dome City Entertainment district by Tokyo Dome. NHK Studiopark Japan's public television network.

Tokyo Events

Tokyo Motor Show Large biennial auto show. Tokyo Marathon Annual large scale marathon. Tokyo Game Show Trade show of the computer games industry.

Excursions from Tokyo

Nikko Site of Nikko Toshogu - Ieyasu's mausoleum. Kamakura Small city of historic treasures. Kusatsu Onsen Best hot spring resort in Japan. Hakone National park with views of the Mount Fuji. Izu Peninsula Hot springs and fantastic natural scenery. Fuji Five Lakes Resort at the base of Mount Fuji. Yokohama Japan's second largest city. Naritasan Temple Very popular temple, not to far from Narita Airport. Kawagoe Old castle town known as the Little Edo. Ikaho Onsen Hot spring resort that is most famous for its stone stairs

HARAJUKU LOOK by Shu Uemura

-Shu Uemura-

THE HARAJUKU LOOK

Harajuku (原宿 “meadow lodging”) is the common name for an area in Tokyo, Japan that is known internationally for its youth, style, and fashion. Harajuku street style is promoted in Japanese and international publications such as Kera, Tune, Gothic & Lolita Bible and Fruits.

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Tokyo Tourism Info

-Japan's No.1 Electric City lit by neon and Specialized stores flourishes in the area.

An area with the most advanced electric products and an area with a retrospective atmosphere coexist in perfect harmony. Good for shopping and walking as well.

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-Elegant and stylish city where a retro-modern atmosphere still lingers
in the air.

-Lined up with old department stores full of history and tradition as well as prestigious boutiques, Ginza is a flamboyant district for sophisticated adults.

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-A fashionable area that continues to set the latest trends.

-This stimulating town continues to update the trends of the young generation at a fast rate.

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-Full of energy and power, flourishing as the core of the Tokyo Metropolis.

-The west area is neatly lined up with skyscrapers.
-The east side is the most crowded one in Tokyo.
-The south area is scattered with new tourist spots.Shinjuku is a district of entertainment.

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Tokyo Street Style [harajuku]

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HARAJUKU.
-Genesis of the Takenokozoku and Gothic Lolitas. Harajuku, the birthplace of the cutting edge of Japanese fashion.

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Color of Fashion Items

It was a long time ago when Japanese people considered the kimono as casual daily wear. Today, people dressed in kimonos attract attention wherever they go and are often asked to pose for photographs taken by foreign tourists. In other words, the kimono could be thought of as a type of cosplay. However, authentic kimonos are expensive and not many can afford to enjoy the luxury. Yet, all Japanese people seem to hold an admiring place in their hearts for the vivid colors, intricate patterns and textures of kimonos.

While designer’s and character brands flourished in the 1980’s, the fashion industry attempted to integrate the kimono and other traditional Japanese designs into clothes and accessories. However, the price, again, was a problem and the idea unfortunately failed.

In spite of this, a new brand, Takuya Angel, which created new fashion styles with used kimonos, appeared in the mid 90’s. Since then, Takuya Angel continued to excel by focusing on developing its original products and coming up with a plan to make use of traditional pattern used in Kyoto while changing material to reduce cost. Thus, Takuya Angel was able to successfully establish an innovative fashion style, which was a fusion of traditional Japanese patterns and recent fads such as cosplay, gothic, Lolita and cyber. In fact, the Takuya Angel shop in Harajuku is now visited by people from all over the world.

As the popularity of Takuya Angel has grown, new fashion categories “wa- goth” and “wa-lolita” have arisen. Qutie Frash is one of the most famous brands offering gothic and lolita styles with wa- patterns. Yet more and more shops are starting to make yukata (summer kimono) available at their shops.

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HOW TO DRESS HARAJUKU STYLE.

HOW TO DRESS HARAJUKU STYLE.

1. Mix and match different fashions.
What is now known as Harajuku style started as teen in the district began to integrate traditional Japanese attire, especially kimonos and geta sandals, into their dress. Before, they wore primarily clothes that were influenced by the West, but by mixing the traditional with the modern, they created a new style. Other examples of mixing and matching including the punk look with the schoolgirl uniform or a goth look with designer clothes. In Harajuku, mixing different styles and mismatching colors and patterns is encouraged--you can do anything you want, as long as your outfit is a thoughtful expression of your individuality.


2.Become familiar with variations of style in the Harajuku district.
It's impossible to pinpoint one "Harajuku style." Many styles have originated or developed on the streets of Harajuku, and many Harajuku girls (and boys) integrate one or more of these somewhat more defined styles into their outfits.

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  Gothic Lolita involves wearing gothic, feminine and elegant clothes, to the extent that you look like a living Victorian doll.

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  Japanese punks, inspired by the punk movement that began in London in the 70s, magnify rebelliousness with over-the-top clothes, accessories, makeup, and piercings.

Cosplay entails dressing up like your favorite cartoon/anime or computer game character

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  Decora style favors bright colors, flamboyance and accessories from head to toe. You decorate yourself with plastic toys and jewelry and it's not uncommon to have so many that you can hear them click together when the person moves.

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  Kawaii (literally translating from Japanese to "cute") places an emphasis on childlike playfulness--anime characters, ruffles, pastel colors, toys, and so on.

Wamono refers to mixing traditional Japanese attire with Western fashion.

3.Dress in layers.
One of the hallmarks of Harajuku is layering. Sweaters, vests or jackets over blouses over t-shirts,dresses worn with leggings, and so on. Layering clothes (or giving the appearance of layering by wearing ruffled dresses, for example) allows you to mix and match a wider variety of different styles, and adds more dimension to your outfit.

4.Customize your clothes.
Secondhand clothing and do-it-yourself styles are popular ingredients in a Harajuku outfit. Like that flowered skirt. but think it would look cuter with a riboon pinned on it or with a more uneven, angular hemline? Get out the scissor and glue and make your store-bought clothes uniquely yours. Or, go even further andmake your own skirt. Cutting the fabric to create bold angles and lines can make even a plain black dress appear remarkable and fun.

5.Accessorize.
Add any wild accessories you have, such as belts,earrings, hair clips,jewelry and handbags. Remember, accessories can be colorful and loud, and they don't have to match your clothes. Speaking of loud, in decora, a particular Harajuku style, accessories embellish an outfit from head to toe, and objects such as bells are sometimes used to add an aural dimension to the wardrobe.

6.Go wild with your hair and makeup.
The Harajuku style doesn't have to stop with your clothes. Pigtails and other "cute" hairstyles are particularly popular, as is dying your hair. Creative, even theatrical makeup can be a fun addition.

7.Wear whatever looks good to you.
It's been said that the Harajuku style is not really a protest against mainstream fashion and commercialism (as punk was), but rather a way of dressing in whatever looks good to you. If you think mismatched rainbow and polka-dot leggings look good with a plaid dress, go for it!

8.Smile and say chiizu!
If you dress Harajuku style outside of Harajuku, you'll likely draw attention from people unfamiliar with your international fashion sense. If the attention isn't positive, just smile graciously and keep going about your business. But if people ask questions or want to take pictures, strike a pose! The people in Harajuku are proud of their style, so you should be, too.

Tips!

• Many people mistakenly think that dressing Harajuku style is about just "throwing things together." While the assembly of different styles and patterns might seem haphazard, it's important to put a lot of thought into your style. If you study how people dress in the Harajuku shopping district, you'll see that the intricate outfits are carefully chosen to convey a certain image that a random and thoughtless combination never could.

• Harajuku style changes very quickly. Keep up with the evolution of the style by reading publications like FRUiTS and Style-Arena.jp (see Sources and Citations below). These publications and others like them offer a wealth of pictures of Harajuku outfits and are updated weekly or monthly. If you want to dress in Harajuku style, looking at pictures is a good way to get inspired.

• "Harajuku style" is also known as "FRUiTS fashion" to those who follow the magazine, but neither of these terms are commonly used by the Japanese who epitomize style when describing themselves.

• Contrary to popular belief, Harajuku style is not just for the girls. While some variations of the style lend themselves more to females than to males (e.g. Gothic Lolita), many of the hallmarks of the style are gender-neutral. After all, it's about dressing in what looks good to you--why should girls have all the fun?

Warnings..

• Don't get carried away with brand loyalty. While it's OK to favor certain designer labels (especially since brand loyalty is big in Japan), Harajuku is about creating your own look, so if you appear just like the mannequins in the mall or the pictures in the catalog, you may be stylish, but you're not unique. Don't be afraid to mix that Calvin Klein dress with a used, torn and tattered pair of jeans and some combat boots.

• Also, In many places Harujuku style is very uncommon, you can't just dress the part, you have to be the part. When walking down the street people will look at you. Hold your head high, be proud of what you are wearing or else you look like a poser.