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Jonathan Vit

Tokyo’s Harajuku neighbourhood has long been associated with colourful and eye-catching fashion. But how did this once-quiet corner of the Japanese capital’s Shibuya Ward become an international fashion mecca?
The Post explores the history and legacy of Harajuku and meets some of the rising stars working to build the neighbourhood’s foundations for future generations.


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The neighbourhood has long been associated with colourful and eye-catching fashion
The Post explores the history and legacy of Harajuku and meets some of its rising stars


As Tokyo’s Harajuku neighbourhood experiences a rebirth, the Post explores how the area gained its reputation as a global hub for youth culture and fashion.


.css-1mniedq{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;}The neighbourhood has long been associated with colourful and eye-catching fashion The Post explores the history and legacy of Harajuku and meets some of its rising stars

The neighbourhood has long been associated with colourful and eye-catching fashion

The Post explores the history and legacy of Harajuku and meets some of its rising stars