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Munyugurume Patio Laforet Harajuku Muniyugurume Patio Laforet Harajuku has been renovated. If you're looking for Sanrio goods in Harajuku, Munyugurume Patio at Laforet Harajuku is one of the best places to visit. Munyugurume Patio, locat...

MERCI STRAWBERRY "MERCI STRAWBERRY" I visited mofusand TOKYO, the permanent store in Harajuku/Jingumae, to see the second installment of their concept. I went to see the second installment of the concept at mofusand TOKYO. The previous "...

Harajuku Sweets When looking for gifts or souvenirs in Harajuku, you might find yourself wondering, "It's cute, but hard to carry home," or "Which ones are actually Harajuku exclusives?" This article coverswe've compiled the latest 2026 ...

Roast Beef Ohno Harajuku Branch Review Roast Beef Ohno Harajuku Branch Review "I want a satisfying meal in Harajuku." "But I don't want anything too heavy..." Roast Beef Ohno Harajuku Branch is just right for days like that. Its red exte...

Family restaurant by Chef Shusaku Toba Harakado" is a new hot spot in the Harajuku/Omotesando area. The new restaurant on the 5th floor is FAMIRES, a family restaurant run by Chef Shusaku Toba, known for his restaurant "sio". The name "f...

Complete Harajuku Character Activity Model Course Harajuku is one of the most popular areas in Japan, with a high concentration of character goods, character cafes, and guess-the-activities spots. While character stores of a wide range o...

Kura Sushi Harajuku Guide Kura Sushi Harajuku is the talk of the town for its eye-catching "Japanese style x neon" space in Harajuku. It is an interactive store that sets itself apart from regular Kura Sushi, and if you know how to make ...

You don't need an admission ticket to visit the POP MART "Holiday Garden"! POP MART's limited-time holiday event "UNBOX JOY" is currently being held at Shibuya Cast. The store area is by lottery, but this time we visited only the outdoor...

Appearance and Atmosphere I visited "niko and ... COFFEE Harajuku Street Store" a little after midnight on a weekday. At the cafe attached to the back of the niko and ... store along Meiji-dori in Harajuku, The wooden beams and brick wal...

mofusand TOKYO On October 24, 2025, "mofusand TOKYO" opened in Harajuku's Jingumae district. This is the first permanent store where visitors can experience the world of the popular character "mofusand," created by illustrator Juno. You ...

Guessing Nui Clothes" corner found at 3COINS in Harajuku, Tokyo 3COINS Harajuku main store is located on Meiji-dori in Harajuku. It is just across from the POPMART Harajuku store and is currently holding the very popular SPY x FAMILY col...

Torriden Harajuku POPUP Torriden, a Korean skincare brand, opened its first large pop-up store in Japan, "Uru-oi-no Ma", in Harajuku Jingumae for a limited time, Torriden, a Korean skincare brand, opened its first large pop-up store in J...

A new sensory fragrance experience to find "your own style" from 8191 different fragrances On Sunday, October 5, 2025, a POP UP event "FLORA ORCHESTRA" was held at The Iceberg (6-12-8 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), an event space in Jingu...

What is HUMAN MADE? HUMAN MADE is a street fashion brand by NIGO®. A cozy boutique.Under the concept of "The Future Is In The Past," the brand offers a wide range of items such as T-shirts, denim, sundries, and bags based on the atmosphe...

What is "Yaki-sai no Nakame" in Meiji-jingumae? Yakiuri no Nakame" is located in the Harajuku/Omotesando area, a 2-minute walk from Meiji-jingumae Station.The specialty of the restaurant is, of course, yakiuri. The restaurant is open for...

Chainsawman Rezhe Arc SPECIAL POPUP / Grand Exchange Exhibition The "Chainsawman Rezae Arc SPECIAL POPUP / Grand Exchange Exhibition" will be held at baseyard tokyo in Harajuku from September 19, 2025. This limited-time event can be enjo...

What is Perfume Closet? Perfume Closet" is a project started by the three members of Perfume to connect with fans by incorporating the world of their music and costumes into fashion. They have continued to release clothing and sundries i...

What is ERIC ROSE, a new café format created by the founder of Starbucks? ERIC ROSE, located in Omotesando, is a café brand launched by Eric Rose, one of the founding members of Starbucks. Based on the legendary "MORNING GLASS COFFEE + C...

What is BROOKS? BROOKS is a long-established running shoe brand founded in 1914 in Philadelphia, USA. Under the slogan "Run Happy," the company emphasizes comfort, injury prevention, and running efficiency in shoe development. The brand ...

What is the 3COINS x Ribbon 70th Anniversary Collaboration? In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the first issue of Ribbon magazine, this collaboration item went on sale at 3COINS stores nationwide on September 6, 2025 (Saturday)....

Care Bears™ POPUP "Care Bears on the stage Care Bears™ pop-up store "Care Bears on the stage" will open at "MAKE THE STAGE" on the 5th floor of Laforet Harajuku from September 9 (Tue) to 24 (Wed), 2025. The venue is a special space decor...

What is Chiikawa Bakery? Chiikawa Bakery is an official bakery themed on the popular characters "Chiikawa," "Hachiware," and "Usagi," who are very popular on SNS and in animation. With cute breads, drinks, and limited-edition goods based...

Calvin Klein Opens First Global Flagship Store in Asia in Harajuku On Friday, August 29, 2025, Calvin Klein, the global fashion brand from New York, opened the largest flagship store in the brand's history, Calvin Klein Harajuku, in Hara...

Stores where LABUBU and POPMART products can be purchased (Harajuku and Shibuya area) If you are looking for LABUBU or POPMART products, this is a must-see! We have compiled a list of stores that actually sell LABUBU in the Harajuku/Shib...

What is the Harry Potter Shop in Harajuku? I went to the new Harry Potter Shop in Harajuku and had a Butterbeer ice cream.This new official store follows the Harry Potter Shops in London's King's Cross Station, New York, Chicago, Warner ...

Restaurant ASATTE Kitasando Branch (Asatte) A three-minute walk from Kitasando Station. At the end of the street, you will find a small set meal restaurant called "Oshokujidokoro asatte Kitasando. The sign is not flashy, so if you don't ...

PIZZERIA CANTERA Delicious pizza on the Harajuku high street Located on the 9th floor of Q plaza HARAJUKU, a 3-minute walk from Meiji-jingumae Station in Harajuku, PIZZERIA CANTERA is an Italian restaurant whose signature dish is savory ...

POPMART Harajuku Store We visited the POPMART Harajuku store in Harajuku! Here is an in-depth report on the must-see contents for fans, from world-favorite characters such as LABUBU and Skullpanda, to Harajuku-exclusive products, to the ...

Hanamaru Ghost's Iheasare Ice Cream Stand We visited Hanamaru Obake's "Iheasare Ice Cream Stand," which is being held for a limited time from August 1 (Fri.) to 14 (Thu.), 2025! The venue is the 7th floor rooftop terrace of the popular s...

LESPORTSAC x Shoujo manga magazine "Ribon" 70th anniversary collection We went to see the 70th anniversary collection of "LESPORTSAC" x "Ribbon", a shoujo manga magazine, at the flagship store in Omotesando, Harajuku. It is a dream colla...

FENDER FLAGSHIP TOKYO" is now open in Harajuku, Tokyo! Fender's first flagship store in the world, "FENDER FLAGSHIP TOKYO FENDER FLAGSHIP TOKYO" opened in 2023 along Meiji-dori in Harajuku, the world's first Fender flagship store under d...

  NARUTO Shippuden LEGENDARY TIME.", a special pop-up event that recreates the world of the anime "NARUTO Shippuden", is currently being held at the popular Harajuku culture spot "baseyard tokyo"! I actually went there, so I will in...

Sulbing Cafe Harajuku We visited Sulbing Cafe Harajuku, a precious Korean cafe just a minute walk from Takeshita-dori in Harajuku, which is open even at night. I visited at around 7:30 p.m. on a national holiday. While I was looking for ...

CURRY UP CURRY UP® is a must-try authentic curry restaurant in the Harajuku, Kita-sando, and Meiji-jingumae areas. This curry store is known for being produced by fashion icon NIGO®, and has attracted attention from both the music and fa...

  BAKERY & BURGER JB's TOKYO] Miyashita Park branch We visited 【BAKERY & BURGER JB's TOKYO】MIYASHITA PARK branch in MIYASHITA PARK, Shibuya! We visited during lunch time on a weekday to enjoy the popular "square hamburger"...

  NEWLIGHT NEWLIGHT is a restaurant in MIYASHITA PARK that should be visited by those who "want to eat in style in Shibuya. Even at 2:00 p.m. on a Sunday in the latter half of lunch time, there were only two groups waiting. It took ...

Pingu and Tuxedo Sam, a miraculous 45th anniversary collaboration! In 2025, the Swiss-born character " Pingu ", which continues to be loved around the world, celebrates its 45th anniversary. In 2024, Sanrio's popular character "Tuxedo Sa...

What is "D'PARTMENT"? On June 28, 2025, the world's first permanent K-pop general department store "D'PARTMENT" will make its grand opening on the 4th floor of Tokyu Plaza Harajuku's Harakado! We visited this hot new spot, a dreamlike sp...

  How do I choose the menu at KITH TREATS? Ordering at KITH TREATS is a two-step process. However, it is a bit confusing at first glance, so I will explain it carefully here! In this article, we will proceed under the assumption tha...

  How to choose a menu for KITH TREATS? A Beginner's Friendly Explanation Ordering at KITH TREATS is a two-step process. However, it is a bit confusing at first sight, so I will explain it carefully here! This time, we will proceed ...

KITH TREATS, Miyashita Park Have you heard of the very popular ice cream store "KITH TREATS" located on the second floor of Miyashita Park in Shibuya? Whenever I pass by the store on holidays, there is always a line of people waiting to ...

An art festival I stumbled upon in Harajuku, a large-scale creators' event organized by TSUTAYA! On a weekday evening, I was strolling through Harajuku when a sign caught my eye.Attracted by the words "TSUTAYA CREATORS' MARKET," I went t...

ONE PIECE MUGIWARA STORE HARAJUKU An official store that is a must-see for fans of the "ONE PIECE" anime series has appeared at Harakado, a new landmark in Harajuku, Tokyo. Its name is "ONE PIECE MUGIWARA STORE HARAJUKU". It is a new spo...

I visited BUTTER MILK CHANNEL in Harajuku, Tokyo! We visited BUTTER MILK CHANNEL in Harajuku during lunch time on a weekday. The restaurant, spread out in a semi-basement, is a calm space with slightly dimmed lighting even during the day...

Locul Cafe If you are looking for a cafe in the Omotesando and Omokado area that is perfect for working, we highly recommend Locul Cafe. With free Wi-Fi, a power supply, and delicious food and drinks, this is the ideal working cafe! Open...

  Shunji Cafe Pan-Esu Omotesando area " Just so cute! It's like a theme park! It is also known as an affiliate of the famous bakery café "Bread and Espresso". It is also known as an affiliate of the famous bakery cafe " Bread and Es...

Ruby!　（What do you like?　More than chocolate mint. Ruby-chan !　（What do you like? 　 More than chocolate mint. There must be many people who have somehow memorized this phrase! The phrase spread as a challenge video mainly on TikTok...

Hi-Q! SPECIAL POPUP 2025 A special event to experience the world of the popular volleyball anime "HIQUE! SPECIAL POPUP 2025", a special event where you can experience the world of the popular volleyball anime " HIQUE! SPECIAL POPUP 2025 ...

MOMI&TOY'S Momi & Toy's Harajuku YM Square Store, located in YM Square in Harajuku, Tokyo, is a crepe specialty store popular for its "melting crepes. It is a crepe specialty store that operates nationwide. The cute kitchen car-l...

What is Cafe no.? Do you know about the cafe on the second floor of Galaxy Harajuku in the middle of Harajuku? This time, we would like to introduce you to the official cafe inside Galaxy Harajuku. Cafe no." is the official cafe in Galax...

Santamonica Crepe Santa Monica Crepe is located on Takeshita-dori in Harajuku. The crepes here have a nostalgic charm coupled with the retro atmosphere of Harajuku. While located in the bustling Takeshita-dori area, the store along Meiji...

Deus Ex Machina Harajuku Deus Ex Machina Harajuku will finally open on May 22, 2025! The Australian lifestyle brand that intersects diverse cultures, including surf, music, art, and fashion, with a focus on custom motorcycles, has establ...

Who is Yurie Sekiya, a hot artist? Yurie Sekiya is an illustrator whose popularity is soaring. Her illustrations are characterized by the use of pastel colors andsparkling eyes, and have a nostalgic yet new "dreamy cute" worldview. She i...

A space where you can immerse yourself in the world of Pac-Man In 2025, the world-famous game "PAC-MAN" celebrates its 45th anniversary! To commemorate this, a special event "PAC-MAN 45TH ANNIVERSARY 1980 POPUP" is currently being held o...

CITYSHOP, Shibuya Cast Store Are you looking for a cafe in Shibuya where you can enjoy a healthy lunch? If you are looking for a place where you can enjoy a healthy lunch with plenty of vegetables and a balanced nutritional diet, I highl...

Gong Cha Harajuku Jingumae Store Gong Cha Harajuku Jingumae Store, which opened on March 14, 2025, is the first concept store in Japan of the popular tea cafe "Gong cha" from Taiwan! The eye-catching red exterior of the store is a popula...

rom&nd harajuku " PINK OFFICE PINK OFFICE, the flagship store of the very popular Korean cosmetic brand " rom&nd," will be open for a limited time at UNKNOWN HARAJUKU in Harajuku from May 20 (Tue) to July 31 (Thu), 2025! From cos...

KEITA MARUYAMA x POPPY Collaboration Shop A special collaboration store by KEITA MARUYAMA and POPPY will open in Jingumae 6-chome, Tokyo, from May 2 (Friday) to June 1 (Sunday), 2025. The shop's photogenic pink and red exterior is remini...

3COINS in Harajuku If you are looking for trendy and fashionable Harajuku sundries at a reasonable price, 3COINS Harajuku Store along Meiji-dori is the perfect place for you. Among the popular 3COINS brand of sundries that are available ...

To buy "Gumichel A few minutes walk from Harajuku Station, I visited Hitotsubukanro Harajuku Store, where there is a huge line of customers every day, mainly young people! Theitem we were looking for was, of course, the ASMR-type gummy "...