Japan as a student and traveler
Even though the word “monochrome” literally means ‘one color,’ this style of fashion is when an outfit is made up of one color or mostly one color. Often instead of the same version of the same color, this style would use various versions of the same color in one outfit.
Minimalist fashion has to do with using colors at their basic; without extravagant patters, just simple. Often minimalist fashion is supposed to give the impression of class and luxury. In this case, it is the black and white version of minimalist fashion.
Harajuku has always been the epicenter for homegrown styles and designs. Because of this, many people start their fashion life there; and this is the main reason for Harajuku becoming a touristy place. Now Harajuku’s touristy place is different than most cities in Japan. Harajuku is all about fashion and is always evolving, so there isn’t anything that you could buy as omiyage, or gifts. This place was and will always be about the fashion – nothing more, nothing less. Continue reading “Harajuku’s Image in Japan”
Another amazing aspect of fashion in Tokyo is that you have so many districts in Tokyo prefecture that have their own distinctive vibe. Places like these allow for Japanese people to make, create and mismatch their own styles, and show them off whenever they want. This is what makes Japanese street fashion so amazing and forever changing.
Japanese street fashion is led mostly by high school girls who have become extremely influential in controlling fashion trends. It doesn’t come from the famous professional Japanese designers, unlike most places all over the world.
In Harajuku, mixing different styles and mismatching colors and patterns is encouraged. Many unique styles started on the streets of Harajuku, and many people integrate one or more of these styles into their outfits. Continue reading “Takeshi-Dori Street”
Harajuku is the city were you can express yourself though your fashion. Harajuku has a place where people have the feelings of, “Out with the old, in with the new.” The most popular part of Harajuku is Takeshi-dori Street, but Harajuku, in general, is popular for it’s individuality in such a uniform Japanese society. Continue reading “Harajuku”
The store Alice in Wednesday is an Alice in wonderland themed store in Harajuku.
Most of the stuff is themed after the original books and illustration of Alice in Wonderland instead of the 1950’s animation, or any of the newer movies. Continue reading “Alice in Wednesday”
On May 24 2015, I went to Tokyo with another intern, her host sister, a second year who lives in the same apartment complex as me, and a friend of the other intern’s host sister who isn’t in the same department.
The first place we went was Akihabara. Akihabara is famous for its many electronics shops, and many anime and gaming shops. Akihabara has gained recognition as the center of Japan’s otaku (diehard fan) culture.
My Kind of Japan 