Takeshita Dori, Tokyo, Japan Culture Review Condé Nast Traveler


Takeshita Dori, Tokyo, Japan Culture Review Condé Nast Traveler

Takeshita Street is the famous street in the famous Harajuku of Tokyo. "Dori" (pronouced with elongated o - doori in romaji) refers to "street" in Japanese. (But you don't really use dori on its own to mean street.) So you may see this street being referred to as Takeshita Dori, Takeshita Street, or Takeshita Dori Street. It's all the same thing.


Takeshita Dori, Tokyo, Japan Culture Review Condé Nast Traveler

Takeshita Street's Unique Culture. Known as one of the most extravagant and fun districts of Tokyo, Harajuku culture has become known across the globe. Associated with bright clothes, elaborate makeup and a vast array of styles, the outfits are only one part of this. Harajuku Style is a combination of cute, lolita elements combined with fairy.


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Takeshita Dori (竹下通り) is Harajuku's most famous (and possibly Tokyo's busiest) shopping street. It slopes down for 400 meters east of Harajuku Station, and has played a significant part in directing and influence youth culture for the past few decades.


Crowded Takeshita Dori in Harajuku district of Tokyo, Japan a photo on Flickriver

Harajuku (原宿, [haɾa (d)ʑɯkɯ] ⓘ) is a district in Shibuya, Tokyo. Harajuku is the common name given to a geographic area spreading from Harajuku Station to Omotesando, corresponding on official maps of Shibuya ward as Jingūmae 1 chōme to 4 chōme.


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28 Harajuku's busiest fashion street called "Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street)" is where Japanese kawaii (cute) culture was originated, and it's the hub for spreading Tokyo's pop-culture to the world, inspiring fashionistas and trend seekers including some worlds famous pop stars! (e.g. If you know the song "Harajuku Girls" by Gwen Stefani)


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Takeshita Street Wild and wonderful fashion street in Harajuku By Abi Barber Community writer The gate decoration says it all


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Aug 15, 2016 - 1 min read Omoshiroi Takeshita-dori Takeshita is a famous fashion street in Tokyo By Elena Lisina Community writer 1 of 21 Takeshita starts right opposite the exit of JR Harajuku station (Photo: Shiroi Tenshi) Takeshita-dori (street) is funny (omoshiroi) in many ways!


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Location: Takeshita Street, located in the popular district of Harajuku in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, Japan, is one of the most iconic shopping spots in the city. Starting across the road from JR Harajuku Station, Takeshita Street is a 350-meter-long pedestrian street filled with unique shops, restaurants, and boutiques.


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Shopping Nothing says fun quite like Takeshita Street, possibly the busiest and definitely the most colorful shopping street in Tokyo. Situated in the heart of Harajuku, it is made for window shopping. Cutesy clothes overflow from shopfronts and gaggles of school kids meet up to devour sweet street food. Hard to imagine?


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Takeshita-dori is a 400 meters long pedestrian street, symbol of Harajuku, Shibuya ward's eccentric neighborhood in Tokyo. Fashion stores mingle with tearooms while young Japanese passersby leisurely parade in their cosplay to the tourists' astonished gaze. Contents Sugary pop eccentricity Our pictures How to go to Takeshita Dori? What to see near?


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Based on my own experience and research, I have compiled a list of 10 awesome things to do at Takeshita Street below, arranged in alphabetical order. 1. Cute Cube. Cute Cube is a mini shopping mall with 10 restaurants and shops, spread out over 4 floors. Popular shops include Etude House and Spinns, a brand known for its affordable streetwear.


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Japanese address: 〒150-0001 東京都渋谷区神宮前1 Opening hours: Varies by shop Price: Nearest Transport: Train: In fron of Takeshita exit of Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote line. Subway: 3-minute walk from exit 3 of Meiji-jingumae Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda and Fukutoshin lines. Telephone:


Takeshita Dori La folle avenue principale de Harajuku

Takeshita-dori, literally "street under the bamboos", is a road that crosses the Harajuku district for half a kilometer. It is located just at the gates of Harajuku station, making it a place of passage for people visiting this Tokyo neighbourhood known for its influence on Japanese pop culture.


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Monday, November 13, 2023 Updated Trendsetter Street Arguably one of the most well-known streets in the fashion capital of Japan, Harajuku's Takeshita Dori is a popular spot for teenagers, tourists, fashionistas, foodies, and just about anyone else.


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The 350-meter Takeshita-dori Street, starting across the road from JR Harajuku Station, is geared towards Tokyo's fashion and trend-conscious set. Lady Gaga is known to shop here—despite its reputation for being kawaii cute, there are also several boutiques that specialize in edgy grunge and goth fashion.


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Japan, Asia Harajuku & Aoyama This is Tokyo's famous fashion bazaar. It's an odd mixed bag: newer shops selling trendy, youthful styles alongside stores still invested in the trappings of decades of subcultures past (plaid and safety pins for the punks; colourful tutus for the decora; Victorian dresses for the Gothic Lolitas).

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