Sebastian Masuda’s “Colorful Rebellion” Art Exhibition to Debut in New York
Sebastian Masuda is one of Japan's top evangelists of kawaii culture. In addition to launching 6%DOKIDOKI - his iconic "Sensational Kawaii" shop and brand - in Harajuku almost 20 years ago, Sebastian has hosted countless kawaii-centric events and talk shows
Harajuku Fukubukuro Pictures 2014 – Lucky Bags Everywhere!
Japan's 2014 New Year's fukubukuro (lucky bag) sales are coming to an end. That means it's time for us to share our final photos of this year's fukubukuro madness. Our previous report was on Shibuya 109's New Year's Sale. Now
RinRin Doll’s Sweet Pink & Brown Makeup Tutorial
Tokyo-based fashion model RinRin Doll is best known around the world for her lolita modeling - especially her longtime work with the Japanese brand Angelic Pretty and her numerous appearances in Kera Magazine. Here in Japan, RinRin's modeling career goes
Fukubukuro / Lucky Bags 2014 – Shibuya 109 & Shibuya Pictures
For many around the world, the beginning of a New Year can mean reflecting on the past, looking forward to the future, and celebrating with friends and family. But in the shopping districts of Harajuku and Shibuya, it means one
Harajuku Christmas – Omotesando Illumination Pictures 2013
Merry Christmas from Tokyo! Are you ready for the final Christmas photo walk of 2013? We've already walked down Takeshita Dori, covered Meiji Dori from Harajuku to Shibuya, cut across and walked the entirety of Cat Street, and even made
Harajuku Christmas Pictures 2013 – Cat Street & Ura-Hara
Merry Christmas and welcome back to our 2013 Harajuku Christmas photo walk series! After covering Takeshita Dori and Meiji Dori, it's time to visit the famous Cat Street, and the backstreets of Harajuku, collectively known as "Ura-Hara". For this walk,
Christmas in Harajuku 2013 Pictures – Meiji Dori & Harajuku Dori
Merry Christmas, and welcome to the second in our series of Harajuku and Shibuya Christmas picture posts for 2013! In this Christmas photo walk, we start where the Takeshita Dori Christmas pictures left off, at the intersection of Meiji Dori
Christmas in Harajuku 2013 – Takeshita Dori Pictures
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Harajuku!!! As we've done every year since 2008, we're publishing hundreds of pictures of the streets of Harajuku (and Shibuya) during the holidays. In addition to the pretty Christmas lights, trees, sales, and window
Kawaii “Melty Go-Round” Christmas Tree Debuts at Roppongi Hills
Japanese art director (and kawaii culture evangelist) Sebastian Masuda has created a lot of cool things in his career - from founding the iconic Harajuku brand 6%DOKIDOKI, to art directing many of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's music videos and tours to
Shironuri Makeover Tutorial by Japanese Shironuri Artist Minori
It's been almost a year since we produced our short documentary on the life of Japanese Shironuri artist Minori. And it's been a very busy year for Minori! In addition to remaining a well-known personality around the streets of Harajuku,
