Galaxy Harajuku is a facility in Harajuku, Tokyo centred around the latest smartphones, VR technology and more from Galaxy. The facility reopened on June 20 with four all-new “movie-genic” interactive attractions.
Galaxy Harajuku offers a showcase of cutting-edge technology and interactive activities which can all be experienced for free. Customers can get the latest information on the company’s newest products, get involved in a range of events, or relax at the on-site cafe.
Galaxy Orbit (Floor 4F)
In the Galaxy Orbit, you stand in the centre of a roller coaster-like rail. As you dance to the music, the Galaxy S10+ will move around the rail, allowing you to create a 360° dance video using the phone’s super slow motion and super camera stabilisation functions.
Galaxy Lightwave (Floor 4F)
Thirteen Galaxy S10 phones will record you in a dark room where you use LED lights to create a colourful and beautiful 3D light painting.
Body Canvas (Floor 5F)
Create a unique art movie with your silhouette using the Galaxy S10’s ultra-wide-angle lens. Choose from six styles including music and visuals and start dancing.
Beat Challenge (Floor 6F)
Take part in a beat game with up to three people on a large display that links with the bezel-less Galaxy S10. The displays are made up of twelve individual Galaxy S10 devices that are fitted together seamlessly. After you finish your game you can create a customisable sticker displayed with the sound waves.
Information
Galaxy Harajuku
Address: 1-8-9 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Business Hours: 11:00〜20:00
Official Website: https://www.galaxymobile.jp/explore/experience/galaxy-harajuku/
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The new VR NINJA DOJO is set to open in Kanda, Tokyo on March 18, 2019.
Aimed at overseas visitors to Japan, the new entertainment facility blends the real and the virtual to provide an immersive virtual reality ninja experience. The building itself―from the exterior to the interior―take on traditional Japanese decor with tatami mats, sliding doors and more. It is set up in such a way that even those not wearing the VR headset can enjoy the experience, allowing for everyone to come together even if the dojo is packed with people. The entire operation is carried out in English too, so ninja participants don't have to worry if their Japanese isn't up to scratch. Everybody will carry out real ninja training before heading to the VR portion of the operation where they will be challenged against a real fully-trained ninja. Get involved in a whole new kind of ninja experience at the new VR NINJA DOJO. Information
VR NINJA DOJO
Grand Opening: March 18, 2019
Address: Takebashi Bldg. Floor 1F, 2-15-15 Uchi-Kanda, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo
Target Guests: Visitors from abroad or foreigners living in Japan
*Free for foreigners if they bring a Japanese friend
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Step into the gaming world with the new virtual reality mystery adventure game "Tokyo Chronos" which will be released by VR gaming company "MyDearest". On 27th February 2019, the first character introduction video was released. The video featured the character Kyosuke Sakurai (voiced by Yuto Uemura). The introduction videos of the remaining characters will be released day by day until 20th March!
Nine top voice actors and actresses voiced these characters ー you can enjoy the sound of their beautiful voices in the character introduction videos! To find out more about the next character video to be released, follow the game's official Twitter! If you reserve the game in advance on the official online shop, you can get your hands on limited edition Tokyo Chronos goods that you cannot obtain from anywhere else. There are also other gaming goods that you should check out too while you're at it! Artist ASCA, whose fourth single "REGISTER" was the opening theme song for Sword Art Online Alicization, will release a new song called "Mirage" as a coupling song for "REGISTER". "Mirage" will become the ending song of Tokyo Chronos so please check it out! Information
Character promotional video release schedule
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JO-TERRACE OSAKA is a restaurant and shopping complex at Osaka Castle Park. On May 30, the facility is set to open Osaka Castle Shitamachi, a line of shops where you can experience all the great things from Osaka and the Kansai region from food to activities. This traditional-modern fusion of Kansai-style establishments will make use of JO-TERRACE OSAKA's main space which covers 893m². Its concept is to be a "third place" of Japanese experiences. The term third place refers to public spaces like shops, cafes, clubs and so on―separate from the "first place" (the home) and "second place" (the workplace).
In the lane of ramen shops, which take on a traditional-modern look, various kinds of ramen from across Japan will be served up to customers. Restaurants will include those that were first established in Kansai as well as the most popular restaurants in the ramen scene right now. Over at VR NINJA Yasuke you can feel what it's like to be a real ninja, VR-style. Aimed at foreign tourists, this service is available in English, Chinese and Korean. At WAHAKU you can tuck into some delicious and high quality wagyu beef and taste different brands of sake. There are lots of other exciting things to look forward to as well, so if you're ever travelling to Osaka Castle be sure to pop in. Information
Osaka Shitamachi
Address: JO-TERRACE OSAKA E TERRACE 2F, Osaka Castle Park, 3-1 Osakajo, Chuo Ward, Osaka
Grand Opening: May 30, 2019
Business Hours: 11:00-21:00
Official Website: http://emarche.co.jp/
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Laforet Harajuku's 3rd floor female and multipurpose toilets just reopened on March 23. Since its establishment, the department store has found ways to promote and express creativity through fashion and advertising, and that unique inventiveness of theirs has now seeped into the toilets!
The stylish new toilets incorporate amenity with designs expressing that typical Laforet Harajuku-esque humour. The entire interior design was created by Ran Tondabayashi, an artist who has worked on many of the visuals for Laforet Harajuku's campaigns. The concept is "a strange and otherworldly space of Harajuku." It makes use of collage, a technique that Tondabayashi is skilled at. Talking about the design, she comments: "Harajuku is a place that is full of vitality and is flooded with people. I created this design so that when people step into these toilets, just for a short while, they feel excited at being in a strange and curious place." If you're in Harajuku and need to use the bathroom then be sure to stop by Laforet Harajuku. Information
Laforet Harajuku
Address: 1-9-13 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Official Website: http://www.laforet.ne.jp/
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Did you know there are a lot of animal cafés in Harajuku? From lovable Shiba Inu and owls to rabbits and more, here are 5 animal cafés you should visit during your next trip to Japan's fashion central.
HARRY Harajuku Terrace At HARRY Harajuku Terrace you can come into contact with otters, hedgehogs and more. Their 3 otters are extremely friendly with humans; they rarely bring their claws out and are no threat so you can rest assured you'll be safe to sit with them. Customers can buy snacks for them to enjoy so you're sure to become best friends in no time. The café also has a extremely adorable French Flop bunny with cute droopy ears and fluffy fur that you can stroke♡ All the animals in this café are accustomed to humans so it's easy to snap some photos. This one's a must-visit! Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/86972 ■Information HARRY Harajuku Terrace Address: Jingumae 426 Bldg. Floor 3F, 4-26-5 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo Business Hours: 11:00-19:00 (Last Entries 18:30) No Fixed Holidays. Access: 8-minutes on foot from Harajuku Station via JR / 5-minutes on foot from Meiji-Jingumae Station via Tokyo Metro Website: http://www.animalcafe.tokyoOwl's Garden Owl's Garden is located behind Tokyu Plaza. They don't just have owls either―they even have hawks. The café interior is styled on an English garden. There are 12 owls and hawks that live there. There are several price plans. The standard plan is ¥1,500 which gets you 60 minutes inside where you're free to touch the birds, take pictures and have them sit on your arm as much as you like. They also have a Harris's Hawk which are known for their intelligence. Hawks are often perceived as scary but they’re actually very friendly to humans. You can enjoy a drink at this café while playing with the owls and hawks. If you make a reservation you get a drink on the house, otherwise it’s ¥100. We recommend making a reservation if you’re planning a visit. Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/119977 ■Information Owl’s Garden Address: Ingresso 2F, 4-31-5 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo Opening Hours: 10:00am-7:00pm (Until 6:00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursdays except on National Holidays) No Fixed Holidays. Access: 6-minutes on foot from Harajuku Station via JR / 2-minutes on foot from Meiji-Jingumae Station via Tokyo Metro Website：https://owls-garden.jpRa.a.g.f At this café you will come into contact with cute bunnies. 15 rabbits live in one room of this apartment. You pick one that wants to play at let them roam around the room. It costs ¥800 for 30 minutes and ¥1,100 for 60 minutes – and both options come with a drink. If you want to stay longer, it’s ¥550 for 30 minutes extensions. Purittsu-kun is the most popular rabbit because he looks just like Peter Rabbit. All the rabbits also know their own names, so try calling out to them! Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/129775 ■Information Ra.a.g.f Address: Mezon Harajuku 3F, 6-14-15 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo Opening Hours: Weekdays 12:00-19:30 (Last Entries 19:00) / Weekends & Holidays 11:00-20:00 Last Entries 19:30) Closed: Every Tuesday Access: 5-minutes on foot from Exit A7 of Meiji Jingumae Station via Tokyo Metro Line, 8-minutes on foot from Omotesando Exit of Harajuku Station via JR Line, 10-minutes on foot from Exit 13 of Shibuya Station via all lines Website: https://raagf.comHarajuku Mame-Shiba Café Harajuku Mame-Shiba Café is Tokyo’s first animal café for Mame-Shiba Inu. Upon stepping your paws into the Harajuku Mame-Shiba Café you are met by Mame-Shiba dogs wearing bandanas around their necks. The café itself has retro style decor with Showa music providing your soundtrack. Tickets can only be bought at the café. It’s ¥880 for an adult for for 30 minutes. Once you have your ticket you wait until your designated time. It’s not uncommon for tickets to be sold out on the day so we recommend buying yours early in the day. Customers are prohibited from picking up and embracing the dogs but you may receive a hug from one of them! Stroking and interacting with the energetic pups however is fine. When noon draws in the dogs start going into nap mode. You’ll see the number of them tumbling over for a sleep increase one by one. This makes it easy to snap some photos, so if you’re looking to take lots of photos with them you should go at midday! Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/168087 ■Information Harajuku Mame-Shiba Café Address: Harajuku Mame-Shiba Café Floor 3F, 1-6-10 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo Access: 3-minutes on foot from the Takeshita Exit of Harajuku Station via the JR Line / 5-minutes on foot from Exit 5 of Meiji-Jingumae Station via the Tokyo Metro Line Business Hours: Weekdays 11:00-19:00 / Weekends & Holidays 10:30-19:30 No Fixed Holidays. Price: ¥880 (13+ Years) / ¥580 (4-12 Years With Parent/Guardian) / Free (3 Years and Below With Parent/Guardian) *You can also get a ticket for the owl cafe there. ¥1,400 for adults, ¥1,000 for children. Website: http://owls-cats-forest.com/free/mameshiba-harajukuHarajuku Kawaii Zoo Land You will meet many different animals at this café. The main colour seen inside is pink which elicits cuteness, friendliness and happiness. The animals all live together like one big family. It's a chance to see a range of animals you normally wouldn't come into contact with like capybara and meerkats. ■Information Harajuku Kawaii Zoo Land Address: ITO Bldg. Floor 3F, Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo Opening Hours: 11:00-19:00 No Fixed Holidays. TEL: 03-3404-2233 Website: http://harajukudoubutsuen.comDid you enjoy this list? Which one will you be visiting when you're next in Harajuku? -
RIPNDIP has announced that it will open its first flagship store in Japan on February 9, 2019 in the country's fashion-central district of Harajuku.
RIPNDIP is an LA-based streetware brand that has grown alongside skating culture. Their designs have earned them popularity across the globe whether it be that instantly-recognisable cat with a facial expression you have to see to believe, aliens and more. On occasions they change things up with new and original designs that excite wearers of the brand. The new Harajuku branch will open with a seasonal collection of Lord Nermal, the infamous cat and face of the brand. The interior will be decked out with a huge Lord Nermal sofa, a carpet fully lined with artwork, and more. There will also be an anime video of the brand playing in store. Limited-edition items not available anywhere else will be available for purchase to celebrate the grand opening. And on February 8, the day before opening, an event will be held at Senkeys PENTHOUSE in Harajuku for regular customers. The store is sure to shake things up in Japanese street culture, so be sure to visit when you're in Harajuku. Information
RIPNDIP TOKYO
Address: Floors 1F & 2F, 3-24-5 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Business Hours: 11:00-20:00
No Fixed Holidays (Except New Year’s).
TEL: 03-6459-2468
Official Website: https://www.ripndipclothing.com/
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Harajuku-based Brand KAWAII MONSTER CAFE Opens a Traveling Shop, Halloween Pop-Up Shop Opens in Harajuku
The Harajuku-based brand KAWAII MONSTER CAFE has announced a traveling store, KAWAII MONSTER SHOP. As the project’s first event, a Halloween pop-up shop named ‘KAWAII MONSTER SHOP - Colorful Halloween’ will open for 10 days starting October 19 in the birthplace of the brand, Harajuku. KAWAII MONSTER CAFE is an entertainment restaurant that embodies the vibe of Harajuku in Tokyo, a town that swallows fashion and culture from places around the world and reimagines them into unrestrained originality. Originally opened in 2015 and produced by artist Sebastian Masuda, the colorful and crazy space offered photogenic food and drinks, and guests were served by the iconic Monster Girls clad in future Harajuku fashion. It became a ‘new Tokyo landmark,’ attracting over 700,000 visitors from both Japan and abroad. Even after the restaurant closed in January 2021, its one-of-a-kind concept has lived on in pop-up shops, events, and collaborations with various brands and creators. The pop-up shop, open in Harajuku for a limited time starting October 19, offers food and drinks, merchandise, special experiences, and photo spots themed around the spooky Halloween season. Additionally, a collaboration with the popular Harajuku accessory store 6%DOKIDOKI will be held from October 19-22. Colorful hair accessories will be on sale, and shop girls with Monster Girls makeup experience will be giving seasonal makeovers to visitors.■FOOD & DRINK
During the first half of the event, the pop-up shop will be serving food made in collaboration with the hot dog specialty restaurant HOTDOG CAFE STAND STATION TOKYO. The limited-edition menu includes the crazy Monster Dog, consisting of a monster holding a sausage in its mouth, and the monstrous Philly Cheesesteak, made with juicy tenderloin and tons of cheese. The second half of the event will feature the Colorful Pop Burger Blue Monster (Teriyaki Chicken) from KAWAII MONSTER CAFE’s popular menu, along with French Fries with Monster Dip served with five different colorful sauces. Visitors are welcome to get into the Halloween spirit by enjoying the Monster Float during the pop-up event.<10/19~10/22 Exclusive Menu> Monster Dog: ¥880 (Tax Included) *In collaboration with HOTDOG CAFE STAND STATION TOKYO Philly Cheesesteak: ¥1,350 (Tax Included) *In collaboration with HOTDOG CAFE STAND STATION TOKYO <10/26~10/31 Exclusive Menu> Colorful Pop Burger Blue Monster (Teriyaki Chicken): ¥1,200 (Tax Included) French Fries with Monster Dip: ¥700 (Tax Included) Monster Float: ¥800 [Rose/Passionfruit/Kyoho Grape] ■GOODS
New KAWAII MONSTER CAFE goods will make their first appearance at this pop-up shop! Guests can visit the Sweets Factory to create their own candy assortment by filling their favorite containers with chocolates, gummies, and other goodies. Harajuku Icing Cookies will also be available in collaboration with SHONPY, a popular cake shop. Be sure to grab some incredible souvenirs! In addition, popular KAWAII MONSTER CAFE collaboration items from years past will be available, along with adorable plushies from the globally beloved brand Ty. Visitors can also snag some unique zipit pouches and flexible PLUS PLUS blocks starting October 26.■EXPERIENCE
During the event, KAWAII MONSTER CAFE’s iconic Monster Girls and the character Choppy will greet guests and take photos, as well as shoot cute Halloween-inspired videos together. Visitors wishing to be transformed into Monster Girls themselves can speak to the store girls, clad in Decora fashion and rocking accessories from 6%DOKIDOKI. These ladies will provide POP Harajuku Monster makeovers featuring original tattoo stickers and unique hair accessories to get you ready for Halloween.■PHOTO SPOT
At the event, guests will find the 3-meter tall Sweets Cake Balloon inspired by the Sweets-Go-Round Cake, the symbol of KAWAII MONSTER CAFE. Surrounded by colorful decorations and captivating monsters, visitors are sure to leave with plenty of special memories.Guests of all ages are invited to spend the Halloween season surrounded by the unique wonders of Harajuku! Information
KAWAII MONSTER SHOP – Colorful Halloween
Running: October 19, 2023 – October 22, 2023/ October 26, 2023 – October 31,2023
Open: 12:00〜19:00
Venue: ASOBIFACTORY（3-21-8, Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo)
Access: 7 minutes walk from JR Harajuku Station, 5 minutes walk from Tokyo Metro Meiji-jingumae StationBe sure to follow where the pop-up shop will appear in the future!
Interested companies are welcome to contact us.
Learn more about KAWAII MONSTER CAFE here
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HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE, a Collaboration Between Hot Topic & Studio Ghibli, Gets Pop-Up Store at Shinsaibashi PARCO
Last year, the HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE collaboration appeared at AF Gallery in Harajuku from August 10 until August 28, garnering massive acclaim from fans. The collection is now being sold at Shinsaibashi PARCO until March 12, 2023.
HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE is a Studio Ghibli-inspired apparel collection by the popular American counterculture chain Hot Topic. Bringing more Japanese culture to the ongoing Studio Ghibli collaboration launched in 2014, Hot Topic stores began selling original items produced by nine Japanese creators and brands, as well as some original American items produced by Hot Topic’s executive designers.
The lineup of Japan-original items includes T-shirts, tote bags, and other items featuring exclusive artwork by up-and-coming creators. These items depict beloved characters from Studio Ghibli’s works, as well as logos created for the collaboration. Fans won’t want to miss grabbing these unique items!
Details on the Previous HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE Pop-Up Store: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/ja/625747
Information
HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE
Running: February 23 – March 12, 2023
Hours: 10:00-20:00
Venue: Shinsaibashi PARCO B1F Pop-Up Space (1-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka)
Official Site: https://ghibli-harajukucollective-ec.com
Online Store (Open until March 31, 2023): https://ec.ghibli-harajukucollective-ec.com
HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE Official SNS:
Instagram: @harajuku_collective
(https://www.instagram.com/harajuku_collective）
Twitter: @harajuku_collect (https://twitter.com/harajukucollect)
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Laforet Harajuku will host a pop-up shop inspired by the up-and-coming idol group FRUITS ZIPPER from February 1 until February 14! The FRUITS ZIPPER Valentine Pop-Up Shop will be found on the 5th floor MAKE THE STAGE area. FRUITS ZIPPER debuted in April 2022 and embodies a simple concept: “From Harajuku to the World.” The group’s second single Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro exploded in popularity on TikTok, pulling in over 600 million views. In February, the girls will embark on their first solo concert tour in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. This is the first FRUITS ZIPPER-inspired limited-time shop, and during the event, visuals of the group’s members will be displayed in the show windows found on the first floor of Laforet Harajuku.
◆About the FRUITS ZIPPER Valentine Pop-Up Shop
When entering the venue, fans will be greeted by a 5-meter-wide board where visitors can write and attach their messages to the FRUITS ZIPPER members on heart-shaped cards. Costumes that the members have worn on stage will also be on display, allowing fans to see each stitch up close. Exclusive items featuring new photos of the members will be on sale at the pop-up shop. Fans can enjoy seeing the girls in their own personal style, and these items will only be available during the event! Starting February 4, tour merch for the group’s upcoming solo concert series will also be available for purchase.◆Collaboration with Fruit Sandwich Specialty Store ‘Fruits Box Daikanyama’
Last year’s popular collaboration with Fruit Box Daikanyama, a well-known fruit sandwich shop, is happening again in 2023! Fans can find the Collaboration Gift Box for sale, including seven baked meringue goods each featuring one of the member’s colors. The box also comes with snapshots of the members, and for a few lucky fans, these snaps might be signed! The idol group and sandwich shop have also teamed up to create the Collaborative Lucky Grab Bag Lottery, including popular FRUITS ZIPPER goods and original items from Fruits Box Daikanyama. The lucky first-prize winner will receive a special set of all available February tour merchandise in all sizes.◆Member Appearance Planned on Valentine's Day
On February 14, the final day of the pop-up shop, the members of FRUITS ZIPPER will make an appearance! Guests will be able to participate in the first-ever hands-on event with the members, so keep an eye out for more details! Stay up to date with the latest FRUITS ZIPPER news at the official Twitter page (@FRUITS_ZIPPER). FRUITS ZIPPER Pop-Up Shop Exclusive GoodsRandom Photo - Valentine pop-up ver. (21 varieties): ¥330 (Tax Included) Random Pin - Valentine pop-up ver. (7 varieties): ¥500 (Tax Included) Random Purikura Stickers - Valentine pop-up ver. (14 varieties): ¥600 (Tax Included) Information
FRUITS ZIPPER Valentine POP-UP SHOP
Running: February 1 – February 14, 2023
Venue: Laforet Harajuku 5F MAKE THE STAGE
*Closed on February 7 and February 8[Fruits Box Daikanyama Collaboration Goods]
Collaboration Gift Box: ¥3,500 (Tax Included)
Collaborative Lucky Grab Bag Lottery: ¥1,500 per try (Tax Included)Check out more details about the pop-up below!
https://www.laforet.ne.jp/pop_up_shop/fruitszipper_2301/Stay up to date:
FRUITS ZIPPER Official Twitter
https://twitter.com/FRUITS_ZIPPER/<Tour Information>
FRUITS ZIPPER 1st LIVE TOUR 2023 WINTERDate: February 3, 2023
Venue: ReNY limited
Time: Doors open 17:30 / Show starts 18:30
Contact: Sunday Folk Promotion (052-320-9100) *Open daily 12:00-18:00Date: February 5, 2023
Venue: Nanba Hatch
Time: Doors open 16:30 / Show starts 17:30
Contact: Kyodo Information (0570-200-888)FRUITS ZIPPER 1st LIVE TOUR 2023 WINTER 〜FRUITS DAY〜
Date: February 9, 2023
Venue: Shibuya WWW X
Time: Doors open 18:00 / Show starts 19:00
Contact: HOT STUFF PROMOTION (03-5720-9999) *Open weekdays 11:00-19:00FRUITS ZIPPER 1st LIVE TOUR 2023 WINTER 〜ZIPPER DAY〜
Date: February 10, 2023
Venue: Shibuya WWW X
Time: Doors open 17:30 / Show starts 18:30
Contact: HOT STUFF PROMOTION (03-5720-9999) *Open weekdays 11:00-19:00FRUITS ZIPPER 1st LIVE TOUR 2023 WINTER -TOUR FINAL –
Date: February 12, 2023
Venue: LINE CUBE SHIBUYA
Time: Doors open 17:00 / Show starts 18:00
Contact: Sunrise Promotion Tokyo (0570-00-3777) *Open weekdays 12:00-15:00Buy tickets for all shows here: https://l-tike.com/artist/000000000899959/
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The Winter 2022-2023 issue of the revived fashion creator magazine Zipper went on sale on December 23. This issue focuses on this winter’s must-know trends and is packed with coordination tips, outfit plans through spring, snapshots, hair and makeup tips, and much more. Zipper ended its 24-year history in December 2017. In March 2022, ASOBISYSTEM teamed up with DONUTS Inc. to revive the magazine as a quarterly release. The fashion magazine, popular with Gen Z, is known for sharing details aspects of Harajuku culture and will continue to share more from the creative center of Tokyo for years to come.
Standard Edition (Cover: Nagisa Saito)
Another Edition (Cover: FRUITS ZIPPER）
Information
Zipper 2022-2023 Winter Issue
Release Date: December 23, 2022
Price: ¥700
Publisher: DONUTS
Publishing Company: ShodenshaAvailable at bookstores nationwide and online
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The global online fashion brand SHEIN has become wildly popular, shipping goods to over 150 countries. The world’s first permanent brick-and-mortar SHEIN store will open in Harajuku, Tokyo on November 13, 2022, displaying popular styles and items perfect for the Japanese market. All items on display will be available for purchase on the official SHEIN app simply by scanning the QR code on the tag. While items won’t be available to purchase in-store, the location will be a place where curious customers can try things on and explore new trends. The store has two floors and carries women's and men's wear, as well as kids' wear, pet goods, and accessories. In addition to standard fitting rooms, there will also be a photo booth and SHEIN gacha machine! This summer, the brand held its first pop-up event in Japan, traveling to five cities over two days. In October 2022, the three-month-long SHEIN POPUP OSAKA event invited customers could try on clothes and discover new styles. “SHEIN TOKYO is planning to hold a number of events to make the SHEIN brand more familiar to new customers. Please visit us and enjoy perusing our reasonably priced but high-quality items,” an official comment reads.
Information
SHEIN TOKYO
Open: November 13, 2022
Address: b-town Building C, 1, 2F (4-25-9 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 11:00-19:00 (Closed during New Year’s holiday)
Official Website: https://jp.shein.com
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Momoko Sakura’s popular series Chibi Maruko-chan is filled with beloved characters, and Coji-Coji has remained a fan favorite for decades. Starting in October 2022, fans will be able to grab goods from the new COJI-COJI BABY brand.
The made-for-babies merchandise line will feature new artwork. The first theme is ‘outer space,’ and little ones will love the pastel colors and playful illustrations. A promo video has also been posted to the official Coji-Coji YouTube channel. About COJI-COJI BABY
“A snooze on the moon…From childhood to the faraway future, Coji-Coji is always cozy-cozy.Such a valuable life.Grow together with your baby.Snuggle up with your family. Be there to relax with those you love. Spend irreplaceable time together.After all of these desires and thoughts came together,COJI-COJI BABY was born.”Product Release Information
Sales of COJI-COJI BABY products began on October 12, 2022 on the official Eightex Japan online store.Coji-Coji Costume Romper: ¥9,900
COJI-COJI BABY Fair Now Open!
Starting on October 15, the COJI-COJI BABY Fair is being held at Kiddy Land Harajuku and Kiddy Land Osaka Umeda. During the event period, those who purchase over ¥4,000 (including tax) on COJI-COJI BABY products will receive an original mini shikishi. This is a perfect frame for your baby’s handprint or footprint!Information
COJI-COJI BABY
Official Online Store: https://eightex.com/pages/cojicoji
COJI-COJI BABY Fair
Running: October 15, 2022 ~
Venue: Kiddy Land Harajuku, Kiddy Land Osaka Umeda
*Bonus goods are only available while supplies last
*COJI-COJI BABY products will be available starting October 15.
COJI-COJI BABY Promo Video: https://youtu.be/QyGTaz8geT0