Shibuya has been the epicenter of youth culture in Tokyo for decades, but in the next few years, expect Shibuya to do a little growing up, literally. Hikarie, from where this photo was taken, was completed in 2012 and is the first of four new skyscrapers to rise above a brand new designed Shibuya station,…
Category: Fashion
染の小道 Fabric Dyeing Festival
At the annual Nakai Fabric Dyeing Festival, there are many events showcasing the skills of the areas artisans. In a few locations around the neighborhood, there are temporary galleries of the work of some of the areas best dyers and designers. The Bunka Fashion University holds a kimono fashion show where many of the garments…
School Uniforms
Almost every country has schools that require uniforms, but no country takes school uniforms to the level of cuteness that Japan does. Most foreigners are aware of the sailor suit style that the majority of junior high schools girls wear, but the array of styles used by different schools in Japan is mind boggling. Boys styles…
成人式 Seijin Shiki
The second Monday in January is Seijin Shiki, or Coming of Age Day in Japan. Men and women turning 20 years old during that year are celebrated as adults and given the rights of adulthood including voting and use of alcohol and tobacco. The young women especially love to dress up in fancy kimono…
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