Most Shops are open in HARAJUKU, TOKYO!

Marion Crepe Takeshita Street, Harajuku, Tokyo

As a state of emergency has been lifted, shops get back to business and waiting for you!

In May 14th, Thursday 2020, Japan government lifted a state of emergency to 39 prefectures in Japan, not included Tokyo. Then May 25th, Monday, government announced to life a state of emergency totally. It doesn’t mean all shops and restaurants can reopen business though, we can shop in Harajuku now.
So we visit Harajuku, our home ground to offer you to enjoy Harajuku.

May 28th, Thursday 2020

Takeshita Street, Harajuku

Takeshita Street, Harajuku Tokyo in May 28th 2020 after Japan government lifted up a state of emergency in May 25th.
Takeshita Street, Harajuku Tokyo

People are coming back, not many but gradually. How about shops?

W♡C, colorful street style

W♡C opens in Harajuku, Takeshita Street.
W♡C opens in Harajuku, Takeshita Street.

TUTTI CANDY FACTORY, famous ‘Rainbow Cotton Candy

TUTTI CANDY FACTORY is famous for its Rainbow Cotton Candy in Harajuku, Tokyo.
TUTTI CANDY FACTORY is famous for its Rainbow Cotton Candy in Harajuku, Tokyo.

Was not open but ‘Candied Strawberry’ shop has opened.

PANAMA BOY used and remake shop

PANAMA BOY, used clothes in Harajuku, Tokyo
PANAMA BOY, used clothes in Harajuku, Tokyo

PANAMA BOY is one of the most popular used clothes shop in Harajuku, Tokyo.

MOOOSH SQUISHY HARAJUKU

MOOOSH SQUISHY HARAJUKU, unique squishies with aroma.
MOOOSH SQUISHY HARAJUKU, unique squishies with aroma

We should have bought a big squishy before a state of emergency. Squishies here with aroma so that it refresh us.

sanrio vivitix HARAJUKU

sanrio vivitix HARAJUKU, sanrio character shop at Takeshita Street.
sanrio vivitix HARAJUKU, sanrio character shop at Takeshita Street.

Sanrio lovers! You should stop by!!! 

To Alice, Lolita Fashion shop

To Alice is for dream and kawaii girls fashion shop in Harajuku, Tokyo.
To Alice is for dream and kawaii girls fashion shop in Harajuku, Tokyo.

To Alice offers sweet, girly clothes. Moved to present location in last Summer.

Ura Hara

Ura Hara is area across the street from the end of Takeshita Street.

Eggs’n Things

Eggs'n Things, beloved pancake shop, you always see waiting line in Harajuku, Tokyo.
Eggs’n Things, beloved pancake shop, you always see waiting line in Harajuku, Tokyo.

Eggs’n Things opens! And waiting line is back!!! But not so long now.

6% DokiDoki, Lafore HARAJUKU, and Tokyu Plaza OMOTESANDO-HARAJUKU are not opened yet.

June 1st, Monday 2020

Lafore HARAJUKU opens today!

Lafore HARAJUKU reopens today, June 1st, Monday 2020.
Lafore HARAJUKU reopens today, June 1st, Monday 2020.

Actually we expected to see long waiting to line to enter, but not. We have forgotten it’s Monday! Not many people come to Harajuku in Monday, some shops are closed. And for the worse, it’s raining whole day in Tokyo. But anyway, Lafore HARAJUKU IS BACK!!!

Tokyu Plaza OMOTESANDO-HARAJUKU

Tokyu Plaza OMOTESANDO-HARAJUKU, photo is taken from the 1st floor.
Tokyu Plaza OMOTESANDO-HARAJUKU, photo is taken from the 1st floor.

In this angle, photo shold be impressive in sunny day. 

6% DokiDoki will open in June 4th, Thursday!

6% DokiDoki has changed its website URL. You should re-bookmark. Here’s new URL. https://6dokidoki.com/

Shops open today, June 1st, Monday

Takeshita Street

ALTA opens!

ALTA HARAJUKU contains Disney store and more!
ALTA HARAJUKU contains Disney store and more!

Your favorite shop is at ALTA HARAJUKU?

Sweet XO Good Greif – frozen popcorn

Sweet XO Good Grief now sell 'poop softcream (kinda icecream)!!!
Sweet XO Good Grief now sell ‘poop softcream (kinda icecream)!!!

TOTTI CANDY FACTORY still closed though you can buy ‘Rainbow Cotton Candy’ here.

Marion Crepes, yes it’s on business!!!

Marion Crepes, Takeshita Street in Harajuku, Tokyo.
Never forget Marion Crepes in Harajuku, Tokyo!!!

CANDY A☆GO☆GO

CANDY A GO GO is one of the best shop for souvenir. Unique candies and gummies!
CANDY A GO GO is one of the best shop for souvenir. Unique candies and gummies!

CANDY A GO GO is full of colorful and unique candies and gummies. Do you need to buy souvenirs? Visit the shop!

Pinklatte is back, Solado opens!

Pinklatte is one of legendary shop of Harajuku Girls Fashion.
Pinklatte is one of legendary shop of Harajuku Girls Fashion.

It means SWEETS PARADISE opens as well. It’s all- you-can-eat sweets restaurant!!!

Now we move to Ura Hara

REISSUE, 3D art latte ready to welcome.

REISSUE, famouus for its 3D latte art is ready in Harajuku, Tokyo.
REISSUE, famouus for its 3D latte art is ready in Harajuku, Tokyo.

Unfortunately, we couldn’t enjoy its 3D latte art today. Next time!!!

PIN NAP, used and vintage clothes.

PIN NAP, you can find American vintage clothes.
PIN NAP, you can find American vintage clothes.

BerBerJin, used and vintage clothes.

BerBerJin, one of popular used & vintage clothes in Harajuku, Tokyo.
BerBerJin, one of popular used & vintage clothes in Harajuku, Tokyo.

Caliente, used & vintage clothese, repair denim.

Caliente offers European vintage as well in Harajuku, Tokyo.
Caliente offers European vintage as well in Harajuku, Tokyo.

NADIA FLORES EN EL CORAZON, multi-brand.

NADIA FLORES EN EL CORAZON sells gems from the world for women.
NADIA FLORES EN EL CORAZON sells gems from the world for women.

As you see already, in Ura Hara there’s many used & vintage closethes shops.
But not only those kind of shop, so we introduce a brand, originated at Harajuku.

Candy Stripper

Candy Stripper, original brand by Yoshie Itabashi, in Harajuku, Tokyo.
Candy Stripper, original brand by Yoshie Itabashi, in Harajuku, Tokyo.

Candy Stripper clothese are only for women, pretty and confortable. You should try one.

Omotesando

In this post, ‘Omotesando’ means avenue lead to Meiji Shrine in Harajuku.

Anello Tokyo, bags

One and only Anello shop in Tokyo is in Harajuku.
One and only Anello shop in Tokyo is in Harajuku.

Anello has opened its first shop in Tokyo last December, one and only in Harajuku. The brand is popular for its wide-open daypack. If you look for a useful daypack, you should visit.

SEMBIKIYA, Fruits and Sweets

SEMBIKIYA entrance on Omotesando Avenue, Harajuku, Tokyo.
SEMBIKIYA entrance on Omotesando Avenue, Harajuku, Tokyo.
SEMBIKIYA - Fruites Parfait samples outside.
SEMBIKIYA – Samples in showcase.
SEMBIKIYA - Fruites Parfait samples outside.
SEMBIKIYA – Fruites Parfait samples outside.

SEMBIKIYA is high quality fruits shop in Japan. Are you a fruits lover? You should try once. SEMBIKIYA also manage shops at department stores, we strongly recommend its fruits parlor. It’s one of a kind.

We cannot introduce all shops and restaurants, there’s some new shops are coming soon. We show you a little.

WITH HARAJUKU, shopping & cultural complex

In the facility, UNIQLO is back to HARAJUKU, IKEA opens urban style shop, OSHMAN’S which was originated in HARAJUKU is coming back as well.
We will post after opening though, post a couple of photos under preparation.

UNIQLO HARAJUKU will open in June 5th, Friday 2020.

UNIQLO HARAJUKU, inside under preparation.
UNIQLO HARAJUKU, inside under preparation.

OSHMAN’S HARAJUKU

OSHMAN'S is back to HARAJUKU, TOKYO
OSHMAN’S is back to HARAJUKU, TOKYO

Both UNIQLO and OSHMAN’S offer some HARAJUKU exclusive goods or products. Aren’t you exciting?

Japan is about to getting into rain season. Today we find beautiful hydrangea on the street.

Hydrangea on the street in Harajuku, Tokyo

Hydrangea blooms beautifully in rain season. Rain season is humid, hot but sometimes cold, troublesome season, still can find natural beauty.
It is difficult time to all of us, once you are allowed to travel, come to Tokyo, Japan and visit HARAJUKU with us! Let’s have fun then!
See you in Harajuku!!!

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