YELL FROM SHIBUYA: Onii-kei Earthquake Relief
The male dandies of the Shibuya-based onii-kei ("big brother") fashion scene are known for being many things: narcissistic, preening, and girl-crazy to a fault, to name a few. But the tragic and catastrophic events of the Great Tohoku Earthquake have
Tokyo Fashion Week Uncertainty After Earthquake
Update: On March 15th, the JFW organizers announced that Tokyo Fashion Week #12 is officially canceled. Sorry everyone, we'll post more updates soon. The devastating earthquake that struck Japan on Friday March 11th has cast doubt on the status of
Pictures of Harajuku After the Sendai Earthquake
As just about everyone on the planet knows by now, a major earthquake - officially known as the "Great Sendai Earthquake of 2011" - struck Japan on Friday, March 11th. The earthquake was quickly followed by a tsunami, which slammed
“OSHARE MACROSS” – Fashion x Anime Event at the Marui One Department Store in Shinjuku
The Marui One department store in Shinjuku is usually the haunt of Gothic Lolita girls and teenagers seeking glam-punk-rock style. But on this day (Saturday, February 26, 2011), the building is under siege by hordes of rabid anime fans, most
Tokyo Girls Collection 2011 S/S – Music & Highlights
The 2011 Spring/Summer edition of Tokyo Girls Collection took place on Saturday, March 5th at Yoyogi National Stadium in Harajuku. Over 20,000 young stylish Japanese women stormed the venue for a chance to check out the latest fashion trends, see
Tokyo Girls Collection 2011 S/S – Fashion Brands
Harajuku was even more crowded than usual this weekend as girls from all over Japan converged for Tokyo Girls Collection, 2011 Spring/Summer. Over 25,000 Japanese fashionistas were expected to be in attendance at this edition of TGC's day-long twice-a-year extravaganza.
Tokyo Girls Collection Street Snaps 2011 S/S
This weekend is a huge one for Japanese fashion fans - at least, for fans of Japanese women's fashion. Why? Because it's time for the one-and-only Tokyo Girls Collection fashion show, party, concert, and all-around super-bash. This is the Spring/Summer
Fuji Rock Festival Lineup 2011
Following quickly after the first Summer Sonic lineup announcement, Japan's famous Fuji Rock Festival has released their initial list of participating bands. The Fuji Rock headlines announced so far include The Chemical Brothers, Cold Play and The Arctic Monkeys. More
Bubbles: Vintage Fashion Boutique in Harajuku
Last weekend, Tokyo's newest vintage fashion boutique opened in the heart of Harajuku. Located on the second floor of a building on the same street as many of Japan's most famous streetwear and sneaker shops, Bubbles Harajuku offers a very
Summer Sonic Lineup 2011
February and March are big months for music fans in Japan - not because there are huge concerts going on, but because the Japanese summer music festivals begin making lineup announcements. The famous Summer Sonic (Tokyo and Osaka) music festival
