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Michiko Koshino is a legend in the Japanese fashion world. She grew up in a family which made kimono for generations. In the 1934, her mother Ayako broke with tradition and opened her own dressmaking shop. Michiko and her two

Japanese fashion designer Shohei Kato first caught our eye several years ago while a student at Tokyo's famous Bunka Fashion College. When not studying fashion at school, Kato spent much of his time exploring the streets of nearby Harajuku. Kato

To say that Japanese accessory brand Fangophilia makes "custom" or "one of a kind" body jewelry is an understatement. In the words of the brand's founder Taro Hanabusa, "Fangophilia creates body extension accessories through careful molding to the individual parts

Imagine a world where acrobatics are inspired by anime; where ancient fairy tales meet modern Harajuku girls; where gothic and lolita fashion meets pole dancing; and where kawaii costumes take on deep spiritual meaning. If this is a world that

Choco Moo is everywhere. From her high profile collaborations with Japanese fashion brands and musicians (including Kyary Pamyu Pamyu) to praise from top K-Pop groups to magazine appearances and recent gallery shows in Tokyo, Los Angeles, and New York, Choco

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

Harajuku Fashion Walk is a fun and colorful Japanese street fashion event which we've been covering since the very first one. Originally conceived as a one-time super kawaii street party by Sebastian Masuda (the founder of 6%DOKIDOKI & Kyary Pamyu

Shojono Tomo is a Japanese artist and fashion designer who came to international attention last year when hip hop superstar Nicki Minaj showed up at several big events wearing her colorful kawaii creations. Early in 2012, Minaj even name checked

Creative people - such as musicians, actors, and artists - influence Japanese popular culture and have the potential to shape fashion trends. For that reason, we occasionally report on up-and-coming artists who catch the public's attention. The attention of many

One of TokyoFashion.com's favorite blogs right now is HORA Confessions. It's written by two non-Japanese models living and working in Tokyo. The blog gives you an insider's view of a foreign model's life in Tokyo. The updates alternate between being