Latest Photos
Two new photographers have been shooting in Tokyo for JAPANESE STREETS recently. We just uploaded the shots of one of them, Emi Kusano.
Harajuku Shoot II
Last May I shot a group of 8 friends, all of them lolita fans. I wasn’t able to upload all photos because the brand information for many of them was missing. These missing shots were finally uploaded today!
July Lucky Draw
This month’s JAPANESE STREETS Lucky Draw features a cool YES tunic T-shirt, a ruched tube front zipper mini dress, and much more. Many thanks to our very generous sponsor asiajam.
Fashion as Communication
Groundbreaking Japanese illustrator and artist Shojono Tomo is interviewed by TokyoMade co-founder Deanne Tonking who wants to know where she finds her inspiration.
From Tokyo to You
Tomorrow, Deanne Tonking and Masao Tamaoki, the founders of TokyoMade, start a weekly guest blog on JAPANESE STREETS.
Kitty Molds and More
I am always on the lookout for stuff that is cool, beautiful, fun, wacky or attracts my attention in some other way. Recently I found three that just made me smile.
Personalized Umbrellas
We are in the middle of the Rainy Season in Japan. Umbrella time! I often use the cheap vinyl ones that you buy at convenience stores. They are cheap, but impossible to distinguish from other umbrellas. Now there is a fix!
Lucky Draw Results Jun
Today we drew the winning names of the Lucky Draw. We have six lucky winners. Check if your name is among the winners and find out what you have won!
Harajuku Comes to SF
Edgy Japanese fashion brands Baby, The Stars Shine Bright, Black Peace Now, 6%DOKIDOKI and SOU • SOU will open boutiques at San Fransisco’s NEW PEOPLE, a new 20,000 square foot Japanese pop culture mall in the city’s Japantown, planned to open on August 15th.
Girl Next Door Skirts
J-pop trio Girl Next Door‘s new single Infinity has a great video with brightly colored flair skirts over black petticoats. They look incredibly cute.
An Eye for Details
Colored or special effect contact lenses are hugely popular in Japan, among both fashionistas and cosplayers. With cosplay spreading all over the world, such contact lenses are now increasingly being used outside Japan, too.
Lucky Draw Ends Today!
You may have missed this, but the May Lucky Draw was extended through June 15th, because the H1N1 flu scare closed down much around the JAPANESE STREETS office. The Draw ends today. Your last chance to win some great prizes!
Harajuku Shoot
I went shooting again in Tokyo’s Harajuku. The rain limited the opportunities somewhat, but I still found some cool people.
La Carmina Garage Sale
Fashion designer, author, and gothic fashionista La Carmina is having an online garage sale. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase some really cool clothes at mostly $10-20.
Fashion Events in Tokyo
Lots of large fashion events coming up in Tokyo over the next 6 months. Here is a list.
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• Japanese Women's Fashion
• Japanese Men's Fashion
• Visual Kei Type Fashion
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• Japanese Fashion Magazines
• Books on Japan
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