Police are investigating whether this was an act of terror in retaliation for the execution of Aum Shinrikyo cult members last year.
Harajuku (Page 5)
Tokyo is a magnet for the fashion-conscious crowd but none of them are as fashion-forward as 15-year-old Hikaru.
Jewelry chain Cartier hopes to make you value the ordinary by displaying their famous Juste en Clou line in the same way as cup ramen and magazines.
The talk show host immerses himself in a world of kawaii with some of Harajuku’s most colourful fashionistas.
If you’re hungry for cute desserts in Tokyo, the new Cafe Ron Ron offering conveyor belt sweets is a place you’ll want to check out!
Häagen-Dazs fans will want to check out this limited-time-only cafe before it’s gone at the end of the month!
The Kawaii Monster Cafe Harajuku has just released a new seasonal spring menu, and it looks like the insanely colorful offerings won’t disappoint!
Yeah, all those boutiques in Tokyo’s trendy Harajuku district are nice, but this is our new favorite place in the neighborhood.
Restaurants that specialize in salmon sashimi are few and far between in Japan, but now there’s one right in the center of Tokyo.
Follow the cool crowd and head to these little-known cafes for unusual themed experiences you won’t ever forget.
The girls showed off the new underground fashion trend in one of the city’s most upmarket shopping streets.
The celebrity couple drew attention as they shopped and strolled around the streets of Tokyo this weekend.
The unofficial ambassador for Shibuya and Harajuku makes sure to keep the statue of famously loyal dog Hachiko clean.
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