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RENTING A CELL PHONE IN TOKYO, JAPAN: RENTAFONE. SHOPPING FOR CUTE JAPANESE GIRLS FASHION, HELLO KITTY SANRIO STORE.
Take my hand and let’s continue our tour of Laforet Harajuku. I previously posted photos of the Gothic Lolita Punk clothes.
Now, we’ll discover the sweeter, more casual (and wearable) side — and I’ll reveal the best cellphone rental service in Japan! Keep scrolling…
“mmts” is girly and simple — a contrast to the bells-and-whistles decora of a brand like Angelic Pretty.
Hats off to the basement level of Laforet, which houses street style.
Kawaii-decora accessories heaven.
Candy colored bags, fuzzy pastel hair clips.
The Nile Perch fairy kei store was packed.
Angelic Pretty shop. I prefer the more subdued Lolita prints, like the navy JSK on display, to bells-and-whistles frills.
Super Lovers is as bright and bold as ever.
A bonus snap from the Hello Kitty store in Shibuya 109.
Let’s talk travel. Many of you have asked — what’s the best way to rent a cell phone while in Japan? My favorite cellular rental service is Rentafone, which I’ve been using for years.
You order a keitai via their website, and it’s mailed to your Japan address. The cost is eminently reasonable (less than $40 a week), with discount calling charges and text messaging. (The Japanese number is even written on the back, lest you forget.) When you’re finished, simply put the rental in the pre-paid envelope and mail it back.
Japanese mobiles are always ahead of the curve — especially the cute emoticons! I always recommend that you have a cell in Tokyo (it makes contacting friends much easier), and Rentafone is the solution.
What’s your experience with cell phones and travel in Japan? Did anything catch your eye in the Harajuku store photos? You can drool over more street fashion in my Tokyo shopping guide.
Song of the Day: Savage – Twothousandandnine (Italo 80s dance party)
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SHINJUKU TOKYO GOTH CLUBS, MUSIC & DJS: RITUALS THE HEAD SHOP, KENZO-A. DARKWAVE ROCK TECHNO PUNK ELECTRO PARTY.
Goth girls come out to play… at night with Kenzo-A! The Rituals designer has a new monthly Goth music event, The Head Shop.
What’s spookier — my luminescent makeup, or the stuffed dog in Seba’s pants?
First, we filled up at a Shinjuku izakaya (Japanese pub). I’m carrying a souvenir from my coolhunting travel TV show… soon, you’ll find out what it means!
One of my favorite flavors: shiquasha, a green Okinawan fruit. Delicious, mixed with alcohol.
We ran into frightening individuals in front of Studio Alta (a common meeting place in Shinjuku).
Did you know that Atsushi and Takashi are twins?
The Head Shop has live DJ sets all night long (techno, house, Gothic, electro) — as well as bands and fashion shows. This “Kenzomas” event was at Shinjuku Motion (next to Club Marz, where Midnight Mess and Tokyo Dark Castle go down).
Party’s in the elevator.
You can spot blue-haired Kenny Creation from a mile away.
Kenzo’s Rituals clothing is available to purchase. If you wear his clothing to the event, you get a discount.
Yes, that’s a man in a glowing bra.
Seba and Atsushi get frisky with neon glowsticks.
The master of the festivities, Kenzo-A.
Don’t miss his next Head Shop party: Friday, September 23, from midnight to morning at Shinjuku Club Marz. There are DJs, bands and a fashion show to celebrate Ritual’s 3rd anniversary. Full details and prices (including discounts) are on the flyer.
For a taste of the music, check out my video above and here (footage from the last party is near the end). What do you think?
Where are these Tokyo Goth Industrial clubs? What are they like? How do you get in? All the details are in my Club Guide.
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Song of the Day: DJ SiSEN – Brutal (SiSEN is currently and happily residing in Berlin!)
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