Avantgarde Harajuku is the hippest legwear shop in Tokyo. Their tights and stockings are worn by everyone from kids in the Tokyo street fashion scene to top Japanese and international celebrities. Neon Genesis Evangelion is one of the most influential

Springtime in Japan means one thing above all else - hanami! Beautiful cherry blossoms bloom, and every park in Japan fills with joyous people celebrating the season's sakura. Besides being the kawaii capitol of the world, Harajuku is lucky to

The Harajuku-themed "MEtA x Heavy Pop" party took place in Tokyo this week. Organized by the Japanese photographer Ray Ochiai, Heavy Pop parties feature kids from the streets of Harajuku DJing their favorite music - along with lots of Harajuku

The iconic Harajuku brand 6%DOKIDOKI has been creating "Sensational Kawaii" fashion and culture for eighteen years. Fiercely proud of the fact that his artistic inspiration comes "from the street", 6%DOKIDOKI director Sebastian Masuda has become a household name in Japan

A major gathering of the Japanese shironuri subculture was held in Tokyo recently. Many of the most well-known names in the shironuri scene converged on Harajuku - from all over Japan - for the Spring 2013 "White Face Monster Party".

Nicola Formichetti is one of the most well-known and influential creatives in the fashion world today - and a very, very busy man. His countless projects range from styling global superstars like Lady Gaga to fashion directing Vogue Homme Japan

Tokyo is famous worldwide for its creative street fashion. DIY, resale, and major brands have a strong presence in the fashion scene here, but some of the most awe-inspiring pieces we see on the street come from young Japanese designers

Splash International is Japan's biggest hair show - and arguably the most prestigious event of its kind in Asia. The 2013 edition of Splash International was held at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena last week. Featuring top hair stylists from

Tokyo Girls Collection is the most popular one-day fashion event in Japan. In early March, 30,000 Japanese girls converged on the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Harajuku for the Spring/Summer 2013 edition of this massive event. We've already posted our exclusive

Tokyo Girls Collection Spring/Summer 2013 was held in Tokyo this week. Over 30,000 young Japanese women converged on Harajuku for the 16th edition of Japan's most famous one-day fashion event. Where traditional fashion shows focus on what's coming to stores