About Asia
About Asia
South China Morning Post
Why Japan’s Harajuku is enjoying a surprising fashion revival
19 minutes Posted May 27, 2024 at 6:57 am.
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Harajuku, a neighbourhood in the Japanese capital Tokyo, has long been known as the birthplace of some incredibly colourful and unique fashion subcultures. The district had gone relatively quiet for years, but now one of its best-known styles called decora is staging a surprise comeback. In this episode of About Asia, we chart the rise, fall and rebirth of Harajuku’s fashion scene.  Read more: https://sc.mp/cdeb24