Tokyo - Harajuku

Today we started out pretty late, so we only went to Harajuku—fashion central of Tokyo and, some may say, Japan!

Me and my Suica card for easy passage through the subway systems

I was stoked—Harajuku is where the iconic fashion of Tokyo stands. I was recommended some places by a super nice girl in the hostel (this is why if you travel, you should stay in a hostel—you will save on food by cooking and there will always be more experienced travelers to give you advice!). The streets were packed with people—especially the most famous street—Takeshida-dori!

Confronted by plaid mannikins, I reacted promptly--I took a picture!

My favorite shop had to be a very small shop called “Closet Child” which had second-hand brand clothing from famous Japanese designers—particularly focusing on Gothic and Sweet Lolita clothing. Usually hundreds of dollars for a single petticoat, I managed to snag a lovely skirt for a mere 2,200 yen. What a deal!

Takeshida-dori

Gothic and Sweet Loli spotted!

Lunch was pretty great as well. While somewhat expensive, the potions were larger than the normal Japanese fare. I had a delicious chicken curry.

Then I had a fun experience—I saw three girls in furisode and hakama (the traditional graduation outfit) and asked them, in my passable Japanese, if I could take a picture. We started to chat—it turns out that the one I’m closest to is actually from Hirakata! Wow, what a small world.

After we returned, Paulina and I made omurice. Then I age the namagashi wagashi I bought in Tsukiji—they were soooooo delicious.

Omurice minus the omu