原宿
日本に住み着く前に、毎年日本に来ました。9年前のことだった。来る度に必ず原宿に行った。目当てはKIDDY LANDと西田ひかるやRIBBONの生写真。
しかし、日本に来てから9年目になりますが、２回しか行ったことがない（そのぐらい）。
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Student/Writer/Editor
http://emcreations.wordpress.com/
Here in NYC, people sell stuff all over the place. On the floor, in the streets, on a table, in the trains, you name it. Pretty much all junk that no one needs. Cheap purses, city guides, children books, fake dvd's, watches, ipod accessories, socks, hats, sunglasses...okay, that's too much. I've never even bothered to stop entirely to look at the selection.
Anyway, pretty interesting place. Would love to visit, given the chance.
Watcher
Yeah NYC has all that Harajuku stuff but unfortunately no school girls. I guess Times Square is like Harajuku.
Harajuku isn't all that great though. Once you walk down that main street and a few of the side streets, you have pretty much seen everything. The shopping is very limited. Still, it's worth checking out once or twice.
Student/Writer/Editor
http://emcreations.wordpress.com/
Here in NYC, people sell stuff all over the place. On the floor, in the streets, on a table, in the trains, you name it. Pretty much all junk that no one needs. Cheap purses, city guides, children books, fake dvd's, watches, ipod accessories, socks, hats, sunglasses...okay, that's too much. I've never even bothered to stop entirely to look at the selection.
Anyway, pretty interesting place. Would love to visit, given the chance.
Student/Writer/Editor
http://emcreations.wordpress.com/
Here in NYC, people sell stuff all over the place. On the floor, in the streets, on a table, in the trains, you name it. Pretty much all junk that no one needs. Cheap purses, city guides, children books, fake dvd's, watches, ipod accessories, socks, hats, sunglasses...okay, that's too much. I've never even bothered to stop entirely to look at the selection.
Anyway, pretty interesting place. Would love to visit, given the chance.
Student/Writer/Editor
http://emcreations.wordpress.com/
Here in NYC, people sell stuff all over the place. On the floor, in the streets, on a table, in the trains, you name it. Pretty much all junk that no one needs. Cheap purses, city guides, children books, fake dvd's, watches, ipod accessories, socks, hats, sunglasses...okay, that's too much. I've never even bothered to stop entirely to look at the selection.
Anyway, pretty interesting place. Would love to visit, given the chance.
Student
you forgot all the fashion and clothing stores.
Student
you forgot all the fashion and clothing stores.
Student
you forgot all the fashion and clothing stores.
Student
you forgot all the fashion and clothing stores.
student
http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/
Nice post Danny, I have often heard of Harajuku being the place to listen to a bunch of amateur rock bands that play right next to each other so the sound in the area must be messed up lol. I have heard of that cosplay bridge as well, I will definitely check out when I go there. That random gaijin was hilarious, giving out free hugs, I wonder how much people accepted, he is a gaijin after all lol. I might take you up on that offer to meet up with you in Harajuku if I ever go ^-^.
student
http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/
Nice post Danny, I have often heard of Harajuku being the place to listen to a bunch of amateur rock bands that play right next to each other so the sound in the area must be messed up lol. I have heard of that cosplay bridge as well, I will definitely check out when I go there. That random gaijin was hilarious, giving out free hugs, I wonder how much people accepted, he is a gaijin after all lol. I might take you up on that offer to meet up with you in Harajuku if I ever go ^-^.
student
http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/
Nice post Danny, I have often heard of Harajuku being the place to listen to a bunch of amateur rock bands that play right next to each other so the sound in the area must be messed up lol. I have heard of that cosplay bridge as well, I will definitely check out when I go there. That random gaijin was hilarious, giving out free hugs, I wonder how much people accepted, he is a gaijin after all lol. I might take you up on that offer to meet up with you in Harajuku if I ever go ^-^.
student
http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/
Nice post Danny, I have often heard of Harajuku being the place to listen to a bunch of amateur rock bands that play right next to each other so the sound in the area must be messed up lol. I have heard of that cosplay bridge as well, I will definitely check out when I go there. That random gaijin was hilarious, giving out free hugs, I wonder how much people accepted, he is a gaijin after all lol. I might take you up on that offer to meet up with you in Harajuku if I ever go ^-^.
webmistress/ ceo
http://www.kidnemo.com
harjuku has recieved alot of fame from celebrities such as gwen stefani (harajuku lovers) in the states...
i think of harajuku as the reverse of akiba... its a district that is predominatly known for fashion and music as akiba is known for anime and games...
on the topic of the girls in the colorful outfits, those are labeled as "oshare" or "decora"...
gothloli is more of the victorian like dresses and bonnets while decora is more colorful, featuring cute little pins, vibrant clothings, and sanrio/san-x/etc goods...
im looking forward to shibuya more when i visit jpn soon ^^
[posting on my new n800 IT... lol.. the site is soo hard to read on this thing]
-Becky Lee
webmistress/ ceo
http://www.kidnemo.com
harjuku has recieved alot of fame from celebrities such as gwen stefani (harajuku lovers) in the states...
i think of harajuku as the reverse of akiba... its a district that is predominatly known for fashion and music as akiba is known for anime and games...
on the topic of the girls in the colorful outfits, those are labeled as "oshare" or "decora"...
gothloli is more of the victorian like dresses and bonnets while decora is more colorful, featuring cute little pins, vibrant clothings, and sanrio/san-x/etc goods...
im looking forward to shibuya more when i visit jpn soon ^^
[posting on my new n800 IT... lol.. the site is soo hard to read on this thing]
-Becky Lee
webmistress/ ceo
http://www.kidnemo.com
harjuku has recieved alot of fame from celebrities such as gwen stefani (harajuku lovers) in the states...
i think of harajuku as the reverse of akiba... its a district that is predominatly known for fashion and music as akiba is known for anime and games...
on the topic of the girls in the colorful outfits, those are labeled as "oshare" or "decora"...
gothloli is more of the victorian like dresses and bonnets while decora is more colorful, featuring cute little pins, vibrant clothings, and sanrio/san-x/etc goods...
im looking forward to shibuya more when i visit jpn soon ^^
[posting on my new n800 IT... lol.. the site is soo hard to read on this thing]
-Becky Lee
webmistress/ ceo
http://www.kidnemo.com
harjuku has recieved alot of fame from celebrities such as gwen stefani (harajuku lovers) in the states...
i think of harajuku as the reverse of akiba... its a district that is predominatly known for fashion and music as akiba is known for anime and games...
on the topic of the girls in the colorful outfits, those are labeled as "oshare" or "decora"...
gothloli is more of the victorian like dresses and bonnets while decora is more colorful, featuring cute little pins, vibrant clothings, and sanrio/san-x/etc goods...
im looking forward to shibuya more when i visit jpn soon ^^
[posting on my new n800 IT... lol.. the site is soo hard to read on this thing]
-Becky Lee
Wanderer of the Mist
http://hangmen13.16ops.com/
Free hugs? Good idea! I'd definitely wanna go there and offer a free handshake for any willing passerby. XD
Wanderer of the Mist
http://hangmen13.16ops.com/
Free hugs? Good idea! I'd definitely wanna go there and offer a free handshake for any willing passerby. XD
Wanderer of the Mist
http://hangmen13.16ops.com/
Free hugs? Good idea! I'd definitely wanna go there and offer a free handshake for any willing passerby. XD
Wanderer of the Mist
http://hangmen13.16ops.com/
Free hugs? Good idea! I'd definitely wanna go there and offer a free handshake for any willing passerby. XD
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
LOL free hugs .. but Harajuku does seem like a vibrant place for people to hang out.
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
LOL free hugs .. but Harajuku does seem like a vibrant place for people to hang out.
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
LOL free hugs .. but Harajuku does seem like a vibrant place for people to hang out.
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
LOL free hugs .. but Harajuku does seem like a vibrant place for people to hang out.
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
Looks like a peaceful place. My friend went there once and saw a lot of unknown bands and thought that it was pretty unusual for them to gather there. He went to take a few snaps of a certain band because the lead singer was cute. hahah!
Would love to visit if I had the chance. :D
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
Looks like a peaceful place. My friend went there once and saw a lot of unknown bands and thought that it was pretty unusual for them to gather there. He went to take a few snaps of a certain band because the lead singer was cute. hahah!
Would love to visit if I had the chance. :D
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
Looks like a peaceful place. My friend went there once and saw a lot of unknown bands and thought that it was pretty unusual for them to gather there. He went to take a few snaps of a certain band because the lead singer was cute. hahah!
Would love to visit if I had the chance. :D
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
Looks like a peaceful place. My friend went there once and saw a lot of unknown bands and thought that it was pretty unusual for them to gather there. He went to take a few snaps of a certain band because the lead singer was cute. hahah!
Would love to visit if I had the chance. :D
http://gashapons.blogspot.com/
Every city should have their own Harajuku! Play in the streets must be so cool. Hahaha here in São Paulo you can´t even imagine doing things like that.
http://gashapons.blogspot.com/
Every city should have their own Harajuku! Play in the streets must be so cool. Hahaha here in São Paulo you can´t even imagine doing things like that.
http://gashapons.blogspot.com/
Every city should have their own Harajuku! Play in the streets must be so cool. Hahaha here in São Paulo you can´t even imagine doing things like that.
http://gashapons.blogspot.com/
Every city should have their own Harajuku! Play in the streets must be so cool. Hahaha here in São Paulo you can´t even imagine doing things like that.
neet
http://google.com
If they are still selling those idol photos then I need to go.
neet
http://google.com
If they are still selling those idol photos then I need to go.
neet
http://google.com
If they are still selling those idol photos then I need to go.
neet
http://google.com
If they are still selling those idol photos then I need to go.
Dog of the Country
lol...typo error:
"It does get very noisy though so if your "ate" allergic to noise then dont stand around for too long."
nice post....*wonders: when will i goto japan? hiaz...T.T
Dog of the Country
lol...typo error:
"It does get very noisy though so if your "ate" allergic to noise then dont stand around for too long."
nice post....*wonders: when will i goto japan? hiaz...T.T
Dog of the Country
lol...typo error:
"It does get very noisy though so if your "ate" allergic to noise then dont stand around for too long."
nice post....*wonders: when will i goto japan? hiaz...T.T
Dog of the Country
lol...typo error:
"It does get very noisy though so if your "ate" allergic to noise then dont stand around for too long."
nice post....*wonders: when will i goto japan? hiaz...T.T
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
did someone said idol photos and high school school girls? XDDD
Akiba and Harajuku are among the places that i wanted to visit if ever i get to visit Japan ^^
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
did someone said idol photos and high school school girls? XDDD
Akiba and Harajuku are among the places that i wanted to visit if ever i get to visit Japan ^^
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
did someone said idol photos and high school school girls? XDDD
Akiba and Harajuku are among the places that i wanted to visit if ever i get to visit Japan ^^
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
did someone said idol photos and high school school girls? XDDD
Akiba and Harajuku are among the places that i wanted to visit if ever i get to visit Japan ^^
Undecided Major; Student
I wonder if japanese cosplayers would think i'm a foreigner.. seeing as i'm of asian descent.
Undecided Major; Student
I wonder if japanese cosplayers would think i'm a foreigner.. seeing as i'm of asian descent.
Undecided Major; Student
I wonder if japanese cosplayers would think i'm a foreigner.. seeing as i'm of asian descent.
Undecided Major; Student
I wonder if japanese cosplayers would think i'm a foreigner.. seeing as i'm of asian descent.
3D artist
http://andyh.cgsociety.org
Harajuku/ Yoyogi is by far my favourite place in Tokyo. You can have your big shiny skyscrapers, and anime stores, but the laid back atmosphere in the park, and the sight of all those bands playing for free is something else. The perfect place to soak up some pop culture and music. We met some really cool people there too.
The only problem is that the whole fashiony harajuku bit makes me feel a bit old and 'square'
That band were the Hop Coasters BTW - they were superb!
Shame you couldnt stay for longer on the meetup Danny - didnt really get to talk about that much, but you know i HAD to see that band!
3D artist
http://andyh.cgsociety.org
Harajuku/ Yoyogi is by far my favourite place in Tokyo. You can have your big shiny skyscrapers, and anime stores, but the laid back atmosphere in the park, and the sight of all those bands playing for free is something else. The perfect place to soak up some pop culture and music. We met some really cool people there too.
The only problem is that the whole fashiony harajuku bit makes me feel a bit old and 'square'
That band were the Hop Coasters BTW - they were superb!
Shame you couldnt stay for longer on the meetup Danny - didnt really get to talk about that much, but you know i HAD to see that band!
3D artist
http://andyh.cgsociety.org
Harajuku/ Yoyogi is by far my favourite place in Tokyo. You can have your big shiny skyscrapers, and anime stores, but the laid back atmosphere in the park, and the sight of all those bands playing for free is something else. The perfect place to soak up some pop culture and music. We met some really cool people there too.
The only problem is that the whole fashiony harajuku bit makes me feel a bit old and 'square'
That band were the Hop Coasters BTW - they were superb!
Shame you couldnt stay for longer on the meetup Danny - didnt really get to talk about that much, but you know i HAD to see that band!
3D artist
http://andyh.cgsociety.org
Harajuku/ Yoyogi is by far my favourite place in Tokyo. You can have your big shiny skyscrapers, and anime stores, but the laid back atmosphere in the park, and the sight of all those bands playing for free is something else. The perfect place to soak up some pop culture and music. We met some really cool people there too.
The only problem is that the whole fashiony harajuku bit makes me feel a bit old and 'square'
That band were the Hop Coasters BTW - they were superb!
Shame you couldnt stay for longer on the meetup Danny - didnt really get to talk about that much, but you know i HAD to see that band!
Would I like to go?, of course!. We don't anything like it here in Sweden.. what a dull country it is :|
Would I like to go?, of course!. We don't anything like it here in Sweden.. what a dull country it is :|
Would I like to go?, of course!. We don't anything like it here in Sweden.. what a dull country it is :|
Would I like to go?, of course!. We don't anything like it here in Sweden.. what a dull country it is :|
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert, Guitar Slinger,
http://myspace.com/dyingoblivion
Sounds sweet!!!! now if only I could get my band to move to japan with me!!!! that would be awesome! we could participate in events like this!! & erm.....give away free hugs to the ladies.....
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert, Guitar Slinger,
http://myspace.com/dyingoblivion
Sounds sweet!!!! now if only I could get my band to move to japan with me!!!! that would be awesome! we could participate in events like this!! & erm.....give away free hugs to the ladies.....
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert, Guitar Slinger,
http://myspace.com/dyingoblivion
Sounds sweet!!!! now if only I could get my band to move to japan with me!!!! that would be awesome! we could participate in events like this!! & erm.....give away free hugs to the ladies.....
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert, Guitar Slinger,
http://myspace.com/dyingoblivion
Sounds sweet!!!! now if only I could get my band to move to japan with me!!!! that would be awesome! we could participate in events like this!! & erm.....give away free hugs to the ladies.....
student
kool hope i go to dat placce wen i go to my school trip in Japan
student
kool hope i go to dat placce wen i go to my school trip in Japan
student
kool hope i go to dat placce wen i go to my school trip in Japan
student
kool hope i go to dat placce wen i go to my school trip in Japan
Animator/ graphic designer
http://www.collateralds.com/
its like totally dead on rainy days.
i went on a sunday and the place felt abit like a ghost town. monday was a whole different story, however... i would very much like to go back there and tromp around again!
Animator/ graphic designer
http://www.collateralds.com/
its like totally dead on rainy days.
i went on a sunday and the place felt abit like a ghost town. monday was a whole different story, however... i would very much like to go back there and tromp around again!
Animator/ graphic designer
http://www.collateralds.com/
its like totally dead on rainy days.
i went on a sunday and the place felt abit like a ghost town. monday was a whole different story, however... i would very much like to go back there and tromp around again!
Animator/ graphic designer
http://www.collateralds.com/
its like totally dead on rainy days.
i went on a sunday and the place felt abit like a ghost town. monday was a whole different story, however... i would very much like to go back there and tromp around again!
Research Engineer/Student/Daddy ^_^
http://www.scanx.fr
I've been there and just seen the park and the temple (it was late in a working day). That's a shame I haven't seen the music players and the gotholi girls. Next time ^_^
Research Engineer/Student/Daddy ^_^
http://www.scanx.fr
I've been there and just seen the park and the temple (it was late in a working day). That's a shame I haven't seen the music players and the gotholi girls. Next time ^_^
Research Engineer/Student/Daddy ^_^
http://www.scanx.fr
I've been there and just seen the park and the temple (it was late in a working day). That's a shame I haven't seen the music players and the gotholi girls. Next time ^_^
Research Engineer/Student/Daddy ^_^
http://www.scanx.fr
I've been there and just seen the park and the temple (it was late in a working day). That's a shame I haven't seen the music players and the gotholi girls. Next time ^_^
Pharmacist, Accountant to be!
http://www.rickytang.com.au
Hey Danny,
I wanted to ask you a question which was not part of this topic but could not locate your email address so I guess I'll post it here.
What is the model of the spray gun you use to air brush your gundams and what model compressor do you use.
I have been trying to locate the exact items but have had heaps of trouble trying to find them on ebay.
If you know where to get it, I would appreciate it if you emailed me.
Ricky
Pharmacist, Accountant to be!
http://www.rickytang.com.au
Hey Danny,
I wanted to ask you a question which was not part of this topic but could not locate your email address so I guess I'll post it here.
What is the model of the spray gun you use to air brush your gundams and what model compressor do you use.
I have been trying to locate the exact items but have had heaps of trouble trying to find them on ebay.
If you know where to get it, I would appreciate it if you emailed me.
Ricky
Pharmacist, Accountant to be!
http://www.rickytang.com.au
Hey Danny,
I wanted to ask you a question which was not part of this topic but could not locate your email address so I guess I'll post it here.
What is the model of the spray gun you use to air brush your gundams and what model compressor do you use.
I have been trying to locate the exact items but have had heaps of trouble trying to find them on ebay.
If you know where to get it, I would appreciate it if you emailed me.
Ricky
Pharmacist, Accountant to be!
http://www.rickytang.com.au
Hey Danny,
I wanted to ask you a question which was not part of this topic but could not locate your email address so I guess I'll post it here.
What is the model of the spray gun you use to air brush your gundams and what model compressor do you use.
I have been trying to locate the exact items but have had heaps of trouble trying to find them on ebay.
If you know where to get it, I would appreciate it if you emailed me.
Ricky
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
http://blog.jpopdb.org/
Actually went last Sunday, but it was raining :( There were like only 6 cosplayers/gothlolis with umbrellas...
But the rest of Harajuku was still as crowded as any other day, only that they all had umbrellas this time, so you can imagine how it was. Went through Takeshita Dori with my umbrella too, just to get the feeling :P
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
http://blog.jpopdb.org/
Actually went last Sunday, but it was raining :( There were like only 6 cosplayers/gothlolis with umbrellas...
But the rest of Harajuku was still as crowded as any other day, only that they all had umbrellas this time, so you can imagine how it was. Went through Takeshita Dori with my umbrella too, just to get the feeling :P
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
http://blog.jpopdb.org/
Actually went last Sunday, but it was raining :( There were like only 6 cosplayers/gothlolis with umbrellas...
But the rest of Harajuku was still as crowded as any other day, only that they all had umbrellas this time, so you can imagine how it was. Went through Takeshita Dori with my umbrella too, just to get the feeling :P
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
http://blog.jpopdb.org/
Actually went last Sunday, but it was raining :( There were like only 6 cosplayers/gothlolis with umbrellas...
But the rest of Harajuku was still as crowded as any other day, only that they all had umbrellas this time, so you can imagine how it was. Went through Takeshita Dori with my umbrella too, just to get the feeling :P
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
I saw a documentary on Harajuku a long time before, on TV. Needless the tone was like "WTF?" and "Evil begone!" when showing the most exotic examples of cosplayers and goth people (guess it was all about the particularities of Japan... Otaku and such).
As expected from one-sided docs from TV channels who gain popularity and dough by sensationalism and shocking value.
As for the "Free hugs" guy, this picture is priceless. The guy dressed in black must say to himself: " What does that bloke want from me?".
I don't know how he would see Gaijins after that.
And yes, I was kidding.
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
I saw a documentary on Harajuku a long time before, on TV. Needless the tone was like "WTF?" and "Evil begone!" when showing the most exotic examples of cosplayers and goth people (guess it was all about the particularities of Japan... Otaku and such).
As expected from one-sided docs from TV channels who gain popularity and dough by sensationalism and shocking value.
As for the "Free hugs" guy, this picture is priceless. The guy dressed in black must say to himself: " What does that bloke want from me?".
I don't know how he would see Gaijins after that.
And yes, I was kidding.
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
I saw a documentary on Harajuku a long time before, on TV. Needless the tone was like "WTF?" and "Evil begone!" when showing the most exotic examples of cosplayers and goth people (guess it was all about the particularities of Japan... Otaku and such).
As expected from one-sided docs from TV channels who gain popularity and dough by sensationalism and shocking value.
As for the "Free hugs" guy, this picture is priceless. The guy dressed in black must say to himself: " What does that bloke want from me?".
I don't know how he would see Gaijins after that.
And yes, I was kidding.
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
I saw a documentary on Harajuku a long time before, on TV. Needless the tone was like "WTF?" and "Evil begone!" when showing the most exotic examples of cosplayers and goth people (guess it was all about the particularities of Japan... Otaku and such).
As expected from one-sided docs from TV channels who gain popularity and dough by sensationalism and shocking value.
As for the "Free hugs" guy, this picture is priceless. The guy dressed in black must say to himself: " What does that bloke want from me?".
I don't know how he would see Gaijins after that.
And yes, I was kidding.
Director/Technical Director, Cameraman
http://www.sulkorp.net
Just went to Harajuku today and saw the different people on the bridge, though we missed the place where the rockabilies dance. And that sucks I'll be leaving tokyo in a couple of days but it woulda been cool to meet up with you :
Director/Technical Director, Cameraman
http://www.sulkorp.net
Just went to Harajuku today and saw the different people on the bridge, though we missed the place where the rockabilies dance. And that sucks I'll be leaving tokyo in a couple of days but it woulda been cool to meet up with you :
Director/Technical Director, Cameraman
http://www.sulkorp.net
Just went to Harajuku today and saw the different people on the bridge, though we missed the place where the rockabilies dance. And that sucks I'll be leaving tokyo in a couple of days but it woulda been cool to meet up with you :
Director/Technical Director, Cameraman
http://www.sulkorp.net
Just went to Harajuku today and saw the different people on the bridge, though we missed the place where the rockabilies dance. And that sucks I'll be leaving tokyo in a couple of days but it woulda been cool to meet up with you :
3D artist
http://andyh.cgsociety.org
Aw! I cant believe its been over a year since that meet-up! I wanna go again, NOW!
*wipes tear from eye*
中学生
http://thezhukeeper.blogspot.com
would love to see live band performances ^^
freelancer,freeloader,noh drama and enka fanatic
my cousin once spotted a then-unknown Bump of Chicken playing in Harajuku.
Jounin/Engineer in Training
I would love to get one of them free hugs. And a picture with a cosplayer would be nice, too.
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
Just wanted to ask, what's the origins behind the "free hugs" thing?
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
Well, some scientists wanted to see if people would contract diseases when hugging... So the scientists did an experiment using a sick man to ask a round for free hugs and there you have, the origins...
HAPPY SUPER DUPER BELATED APRILS FOOLS!
I need a life...
Student
http://web.mit.edu/anime/www/index.shtml
Ohh kids land! I miss that place i remember my mom would actually bargain for stuff there! Haha i love Harajuku for its cheap stuff.
Nice to see Kiddy Land still around. About 4 years ago when I was in Tokyo, me and another person who was also on the tour were waiting outside for our female others (him, his wife and kids, me my wife) to finish up buying some things. I stumbled on one of the blasted drops in the sidewalk which seem to be everywhere in Tokyo. There should be a sign at Tokyo city limits that say "Welcome to Tokyo, watch your step". Either way right afterward a really weird (and not cool weird, WEIRD weird) goth girl (who you could tell was trying to be one of the cool people, and had been failing for months, if not years), just had to tell me in terrible english how she almost fell in the same place some time earlier.
Ahh, memories. How come it couldn't have been a cute girl sharing the same story.
nada
Never actually been anywhere near Japan T_T, but the people selling stuff on the floor remind me alot of Florence, Italy.
The ground is littered with people trying to sell stuff, and usually all the same stuff aswell.
Only thing about it is, it's illegal.
So every time a policar enters a street it's quite funny to see how fast someone can packup all their stuff.
They have their own system worked out aswell, every item they sell is attached to the cloth, so they can just pick it up and run like hell
Was really funny to see
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Interesting, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.
Student
Oooooooo~ Street Performers!
Popular Culture Vulture
Singapore have lotsa places like this - one is even reputed to be a place selling 'loot'!
Student Engineer
http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/
Being an engineer, lead is not only heavy but extremely toxic if ingested, especially in blocks ^^ (privately casting ingots of lead is bad enough...) I think I will visit Harajuku sometime, it looks like an interesting place.
CSU student/accountant
http://rantingsofadiehardharuhiist.blogspot.com/
The third picture of the people selling stuff on the floor reminds me of Mexico and New York.
Speedgrapher
http://www.autoshowevents.com
so did the man in black decide to get a free hug?
lecherous wretch
http://graeble.deviantart.com/
thats really nice the bands stop for one another.
i would love to go there and attempt to dance, i think i'd be laughing the entire time too.
College student, Mech programmer and striving photographer.
http://moeforme.blogspot.com
I'd go for the performances and the goth lolis ^^
Student | J-Drama beau
http://www.emikro.de.vu
Harajuku girls, you got the wicked style
I like the way that you are
I am your biggest fan, oh
Harajuku girls
I'm looking at you girls
You're so original girls
You got the look that makes you stand out
Harajuku girls, I'm looking at you girls
You mix and match it girls
You dress so fly and just parade around (arigato)
-Gwen Stefani
I will visit it, for sure! ^^ The bands are very interesting but I think the girls are more interesting :P
Student
http://shockerz.wordpress.com/
I would like to go there in the future it sound fun. The teen that are there really interest me with their trend and cosplay.
NEET!
http://profiles.friendster.com/lightandglass
I've been seeing this place on a TV, now I know where it is...
XD
Another Otaku Shoujo
http://otakuhimesama.blogspot.com/
i would love to visit harajuku >_<
Student
http://tsubasa126.wordpress.com/
HARAJUKU is the Best!! I love that place. I went there yesterday.
"jack of all trades" (master of none)
http://japanweloveyou.blogspot.com
SOOOOO going. (8 weeks to go, 8 weeks to go...)
90's F1 Afficionate and Anti-Otaku
http://www.livestream.com/f1action
A karting track might be built right there
Student
Love Harajuku. I could spend hours there. I've noticed that during the winter, there isn't a lot of cosplayers. ><
student
well im going to tokyo in august on vacation with my unlce and this is one of the places on my list that i really want to go to.....im fasinated by harajuku and have been for a long time