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Japan (Day 1) - Shibuya, Harajuku

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March 3rd 2008
Awoke at 11am, probably got out of the house at noon. I was on a mission to go to Shibuya 109, a pretty renown department store, specializing in more youthful women's fashion. I bought a spring jacket at Spiga that basically looks like a Tiffany's box. No bows, though (not japanese-y enough! oh well). Must go back, to get a pair of sunglasses and a top at Love Drug Store. They also had this h ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Harajuku

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more