Japan is a place of trends and rituals, some that most people are not very used to. Visitors here would do well to merge as best as possible with the locals, and do the many of the activities that have grown well into the Japanese subculture. Watch a sumo wrestling match, try freshly cut sushi, ride the subway and of course, splurge on shopping treats in this land of the rising sun!
Window shopping in Harajuku is a very popular activity for visitors because of the amazing shopping that one can do in the region. And when you talk about shopping, you will invariably talk about one of the most well-known shopping capital in the world – Tokyo! This capital city of Japan offers tourists everything and anything that you may need, and it is also very easy for tourists to shop here even without understanding Japanese because of the many districts in Tokyo that specializes in certain products.
Visitors who want a taste of the night life in Tokyo should visit the Roppongi district. The district is famous for the many restaurants, bars and night clubs located in the area. This district, along with the adjacent Azabu, Hiroo and Akasaka, is home to a large community of expats. As such, most of the embassies are also located here. Roppongi has also become known for being a cultural center mainly because of the many museums that are in the area.
The Harajuku district, located around the Harajuku station, is the place to go if you want to see the latest in true Harajuku kawaii fashion. Go on the weekend, where hundreds of teens gather in the area all dressed up in their respective individual tastes. What are they doing you may wonder? They are simply meeting up with their friends and showing off their personalities! They are also very open to being photographed, so tourists will invariably come here as well. To shop, head to Takeshita Dori or Takeshita Street, where you can find numerous fashionable shops and trendy boutiques along with used clothing stores.
Finally, one of the most well known shopping region in Tokyo is the Shinjuku district. This region, which is located within the surrounding area of Shinjuku Station, is filled with many shops and department stores. There are also many entertainment establishments that dot the district. Tourists can shop at huge subterranean malls and electronic shops. All in all, Tokyo is the place to be to experience original Harajuku street fashion!
