The One about the Purple Photo Series 008: Ralph Lauren Flagship Store (Omotesando)

Each time I’m in the Omotesando area in Harajuku, I always go by Ralph Lauren. Yes, I am a Ralph Lauren fan but it’s also a beautiful building to enter (that and the rear store). Its such an iconic store in Japan and it’s a Read More …

The One about the Sense of Calm I have of walking from Omotesando to Aoyama (Tokyo) at Night

In the United States, there is always some busy street or avenue which people drive through, an area lined with shops or restaurants. In Japan, specifically in Tokyo, a busy avenue which people drive through, but you will find more people walking to go for Read More …

The One about Fellows the Burger Stand in Kita-Aoyama (right near Omotesando)

Right off of Omotesando (located in Kita-Aoyama, Minato City) is a burger stand that attracts many people and some consider it as one of the best burger restaurants in Tokyo and that’s Fellows. Fellows is closed on Monday but from Tuesday through Saturday, their hours Read More …

The One about the Tokyo Christmas Illumination 2018 Part 5: Omotesando and OMOTESANDO HILLS CHRISTMAS 2018 with Panasonic Beauty (November 7 – December 25)

Located in Shibuya and Minato, Tokyo is the avenue known as Omotesando. Mentioned and confused by foreigners as a city, Omotesando is an avenue featuring zelkova trees and a stylish area that is home to shopping areas such as Omotesando Hills (featuring Saint Laurent Paris, Read More …

The One about the Yonderu statue in Omotesando

Located on Omotesando in the district of Harajuku is a statue right in front of the entrance of “Cat Street”. The statue is known as “Yonderu” and it was sculpted by renown sculptor Takeshi Yoshino and established by the Yonderu Project Executive Committee and unveiled Read More …

The One about Omotesando Hills

In 2005, a shopping complex known as Omotesando Hills was built in the popular avenue in Shibuya known as Omotesando. The area often referred to as Tokyo’s Champs-Elysees, Mori Building created the complex (which was designed by Ando Tadao) that would contain 130 shops and Read More …

The One about Dominique Ansel Bakery in Omotesando

French-born pastry chef, Dominique Ansel is no doubt a well-known name for pastry fans. He is the owner of Dominique Ansel Bakery in New York City back in 2011 and started the cronut craze in 2013.  So popular that people were paying $20-$40 for a Read More …

The One about the Ralph’s Coffee Truck in front of the Ralph Lauren store in Omotesando

While Ralph Lauren’s Polo Store on Fifth Avenue in New York closed down earlier this year, along with Ralph’s Coffee, Ralph Lauren wanted the coffee brand to continue and so it does with a coffee truck stand in front of the Ralph Lauren store in Read More …

The One about the Upcoming Harajuku Omotesando Hello Halloween Pumpkin Parade 2017

For those who will be in Tokyo during Halloween, the Harajuku Omotesando Hello Halloween Pumpkin Parade 2017 has been announced. The parade will be held in Omotesando on Sunday, October 29th (Parade is usually at 1:00 – 2:30 p.m – But please visit the site Read More …

The One about Marc Jacobs’ Bookmarc

In 2013, located in Cat Street in Harajuku is fashion designer, Marc Jacobs’ “BOOKMARC”. Designed by Stephan Jaklitsch, BOOKMARC sells books specializing in art, music culture and photography.  And the concept of the store happened when bookstores began to disappear from the global landscape. Marc Read More …

The One about Anniversaire Cafe in Omotesando

For those visiting/shopping at Aoyama/Omotesando (and a second location at Minato Mirai in Yokohama) will no doubt want to check out Anniversaire Cafe. The name meaning “anniversary” in French, the restaurant was established in 1998, the restaurant is known for it’s house-made pastry and their Read More …

The One about Ralph Lauren’s Double RL Store in Omotesando

Ralph Lauren is an American brand that continues to attract people all over the world. From its inception back in 1967 by American designer Ralph Lauren and a company that once specialized only in men’s ties, Lauren’s interest in sports would lead him to create Read More …