Destination: Japan: Tokyo
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Omotesando and Harajuku
Nothing beats the combination of wacky Japanese fashion and excellent shopping in the Omotesando and Harajuku neighborhoods. To catch a glimpse of what makes Tokyo’s youth culture tick, take a couple of hours to explore this must-see area.
Start at the Harajuku station. Here you’ll be on the edge of the Meiji Shrine, a calm wooded area dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken that was built in the 1920s and reconstructed after WWII and is worth a visit. After you exit the park, cross the street in front of the station and head down Takeshita Dori, the main shopping street and a catwalk for the city’s youth. Come on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon to see the wildest styles, and peek into the small shops lining the sides of the pedestrian street. You probably won’t be dressing yourself in anything you find here, but it’s worth a look, since you’re unlikely to see clothes like this anywhere else. Note: feel free to take pictures. These kids love to show off.
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