Takeshita Dori - A Hip Hang Out
If you want to check out what’s new and hip in Tokyo, take a walk down Takeshita Dori. This ‘back alley’ in the Harajuku neighborhood has a distinctive entrance and is lined with shops, cafes and fast food outlets catering to the young and hip in Tokyo.
The quarter mile long (400 meter) strip is one of the symbols of the Harajuku area and has been know to spawn many fashion trends in Japan. Even if you aren’t hip and young you will enjoy Takeshita Dori for the people watching alone!
The last time I was on Takeshita Dori I saw a mod star wars character posing for photographs, a couple of french maids and a 
number of different hair colors on some oddly dressed young people. It was definitely entertaining and the next time I’m in the neighborhood I’ll be sure to check it out again.
Takeshita Dori is located across the street from the Harajuku Station about a block down on the left.
Photo Credit: Personal Collection
Tokyo, JAPAN
August 14th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
[...] are in the Kanto region that includes Tokyo. I have been to the Harajuku Store which is located on Takeshita Dori, but my favorite is the seven floor Giga Funabashi store that can keep me entertained for a couple [...]
October 18th, 2008 at 7:33 am
[...] home in Shizuoka to the big city of Tokyo and talks about her love of shopping in Ginza and along Takeshita Dori in Harajuku. Read an interview with Riyo Mori or watch the her video tour of the city. (Riyo Mori [...]