Takeshita Street, Shopping street in Harajuku, Japan
Takeshita Street extends for 400 meters through Harajuku, featuring numerous fashion boutiques, food stalls, and small retail shops on both sides of the walkway.
The street emerged as a center for youth fashion and subcultures during the 1990s, when it became a primary destination for teenagers expressing themselves through clothing.
Japanese teenagers gather at Takeshita Street to showcase their fashion choices, ranging from gothic styles to colorful outfits, while exploring shops and enjoying local snacks.
Located next to Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line, the street contains multiple shops that operate from 11:00 to 20:00, with peak visitor times during weekends.
The street features specialized photo booths called purikura, where visitors can take pictures and modify them with digital decorations before printing them as stickers.
Location: Jingūmae
Length: 400 m
Website: https://takeshita-street.com
GPS coordinates: 35.67125,139.70481
Latest update: September 18, 2025 22:22
This collection presents central trading and shopping streets across Asian cities that combine traditional commerce with contemporary retail. In Singapore, Orchard Road stretches for several miles and houses department stores, international brands and local shops. Shanghai's Nanjing Road ranks among China's most important shopping streets, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors daily. In Tokyo, Takeshita Street attracts a younger crowd with fashion and accessory stores, while Osaka's Dotonbori is known for its restaurants and illuminated signage. Other streets in this collection display distinct characteristics of their respective cities. Malaysia's Jonker Street features historic shophouses and antique dealers. Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur functions as a Chinatown market offering textiles and electronics. In Bangkok, Khao San Road serves as a hub for international travelers with hostels, restaurants and travel agencies. The collection extends from Dubai through Israel to Russia, showing the diversity of Asian commercial streets, from traditional markets to modern shopping districts.
Tokyo offers photographers a wide range of subjects, from centuries-old temples to modern skyscrapers and maintained gardens. The city combines traditional Japanese architecture with contemporary urban design, creating environments that shift throughout the day. Sites like Senso-ji Temple in Taito and Meiji Shrine in Shibuya present religious structures amid urban settings, while Tokyo Skytree in Sumida and Tokyo Tower in Minato provide elevated city views. The city's different districts showcase varied aspects of Japanese culture. Harajuku and Akihabara Electric Town in Chiyoda represent modern youth culture and technology, while Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku offers a glimpse of postwar dining alleys. Parks including Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Yoyogi Park, and Chidorigafuchi Park provide seasonal photo opportunities, particularly during cherry blossom season. Shibuya Crossing demonstrates urban movement, Nakameguro Canal offers waterway perspectives, and locations like Hamarikyu Gardens and Imperial Palace East Gardens show traditional Japanese landscaping. From the observation decks of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building to the street scenes of Takeshita Street and Ginza District, Tokyo serves different photographic interests.
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