Boho Tokyo
STYLE MAP DAIKANYAMA While Tokyo’s Aoyoma district is the place for supercharged shopping (Prada! Comme des Garçons! Gucci!) and Harajuku is devoted to fast fashion (H&M, Topshop), this hilly neighborhood offers a more mellow experience, with smaller shops on quiet, mazelike streets. The low-key backdrop is perfect for the country’s current obsession with all things earthy and indie. MAURA EGAN. travel.nytimes.com |
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