TOKYO

I had planned my trip to Tokyo for awhile, only to catch a cold days before. I was dismayed, but determined to go through with it. I was planning to catch Tsubasa's performance where she said she would play the odaiko. Alas, I had old information and could not make it to the venue. Left hanging around Yoyogi Park, I decided to make the best out of it and check out Meiji Jingumae, a very famous shrine. Huge cypruss trees form the arch that separates heaven from earth.


It was a long weekend and many children were dressed up to visit the shrine. Many couples were also getting married. It was a neverending stream of events









And the shrine itself. Very beautiful and breathtaking.











Right outside of the shrine was the entry way to Harajuku - teenyboppers paradise. Everyone dressed in their special attire, being someone special for the day. It was a Sunday, so Harajuku was rocking. Kind of reminded me of Camden Lock on a Sunday, but more sugar coated. Punk has been regurgitated and made cute and fuzzy.







The Harajuku crowds and fashion stores in their full glory. One can get a complete outfit here from head to toe. New school punk and very expensive DMs are to be found. Janet, please note in the photo below with the two girls - the shopping trolley gone high fashion. Well it is the suitcase on wheels that every Harajuku girl has to have. What do they put in there? They are everywhere and pink is the color. One cannot leave home without it.



From London's Vivienne Westwood in Harajuku to Louis Vutton on Omotesando, the Rodeo Drive of Tokyo and just around the corner from Harajuku. One fashion designer shop after another. Limousines waiting outside for their rich clients to emerge. Apparently, young Japanese girls will sell their souls,amongst other things, for a Louis Vutton handbag.





Beautiful kimono shops can also be found on Omotesando. And what it that....a Blenz coffee! Indeed.