Harajuku

The origin of Japan pop culture, and Kawaii 

Harajuku runs on sugar and hormones. It’s home to many of Japan’s youth sub-cultures and is a magnet for Tokyo’s many underground fashion scenes (don’t call them cosplayers!) and merchants of cool. It’s also the source of Tokyo’s best crepes—more about that below. Harajuku is one hella crazy place, but you’ve got to see it for yourself. So brace yourself for the crowds, and open yourself to the experience. Don’t open your wallet too widely though—it has a habit of snaffling yens.