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GOTH LOLITA PUNK CLOTHING STORES IN TOKYO & OSAKA. GUIDE TO JAPAN ALTERNATIVE FASHION, BOUTIQUES MAPS.

Posted by La Carmina on September 8, 2010

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Shiver me timbers! With much bloodshed and toil and Photoshop, I’ve over-hauled my Tokyo Gothic Lolita Visual Kei Punk Shopping Guide and Japan LGBT Goth Alternative Nightlife Guide. These sections have photos, videos, maps, directions and reports of pretty much EVERY Goth/Lolita/Alt boutique, bar, and club party in Tokyo (and soon, Osaka). Yo-ho-ho.

Here’s one of the many comprehensive Japan maps I’ve added. (Click it or go here to enlarge.) The rest are in the Clothing Store and Club guides.

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La Carmina Blog has become a No-Face (from the anime film Spirited Away) — growing bigger by the moment, and chock full of stuff! More now than ever, maintaining it is a big responsibility, both to readers and collaborators in the J-rock/Goth universe.

In the Laos episode of No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain reflects on whether revealing a little-known destination on TV effectively destroys it. He comes to the conclusion that all he can do is try to live the experience, understand it and present it the best that he can.

Likewise, I’m going to keep working hard to bring you the best possible content. (There are over 50 blog posts on my to-do list!) I think that if readers have a genuine interest in Japan / dark culture / Visual Kei, they’ll be respectful when they visit the underground clubs and stores. And at the end of day, the vibrant scene remains very small. Many Goth parties only have 30-40 people in attendance. Anything I can do to get the word out for my friends, I will.

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So I hope you enjoy the updated Tokyo and Osaka guides. It would make my day if you could share the links and tell your friends. I have much more ahead for you — including Osaka Gothic Lolita Punk store guides/maps and a compliation of Visual Kei / J-rock concert reports.

I don’t want to turn this into a subscription site (where you pay for access), or sell you an e-book. However, my Scottish Fold cat does get hungry…

So if you found my Harajuku / Tokyo Goth maps and photos helpful, please consider:
1) Buying one of my Jpop books here. My Crazy, Wacky Theme Restaurants book includes addresses, photos and stories about all of Tokyo’s best themed cafes.
2) Ordering a La Carmina x Basil Farrow t-shirt (this is your LAST CHANCE for a limited edition tee!)
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3) Leaving me a tip (click the donate button below). Even a few bucks for a spot of catnip is much appreciated.

Thanks everyone for your support — I will keep working hard for you! Please feel free to contact La Carmina if you’d like to work with me in any capacity (TV hosting, arranging, writing, etc.) You can also keep in touch via my social networks below. Domo arigato gozaimasu.

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SWEET LOLITA SHOPPING IN TOKYO, JAPAN. LAFORET HARAJUKU: ANGELIC PRETTY, PUTUMAYO, NILE PERCH, ATELIER PIERROT.

Posted by La Carmina on September 4, 2010

Visiting the Gothic Lolita Punk boutiques in the basement of Laforet department store (on Meiji-doori in Harajuku) feels a bit like trick-or-treat. Each shop is lavishly decorated to match the brand image.

Angelic Pretty is, naturally, an over-the-top pink candyland.

The pastel JSKs aren’t my cup for tea, and I almost never wear pink. I do, however, like the strawberry yukata (summer kimono) on display.

Putumayo is a solid brand with something to please everyone. The clothes range from casual J-rock to Goth to Sweet and Classical Lolita.

The storybook Alice in Wonderland and Cheshire Cat print on this Putumayo Lolita dress is to die for.

Alice and Pirates (left); Metamorphose temps de fille (right). What do you think of the yellow Lolita dress? Too much?

What about this Metamorphose temps de fille coordinate? Sweet meets Gothic.

The shoes and socks at Metamorphose are in a bit of a jumble. I think the store needs a re-design.

Fairy Key shop Nile Perch… it’s like time travelling back to a 1980s girl’s bedroom.

I think my bedroom looked like this when I was a kid.

Which Laforet Lolita shop reflects your personal style the most? For me, it’s Atelier Pierrot and Alice and the Pirates.

Want more photos of these stores? Everything is in my Gothic Lolita Punk shopping guide to Tokyo here.

Japanese Word of the Day: Wazawaza = Intentionally, take the trouble to do
Song of the Day: Secession – Touch (1984. A horrible and fabulous year for music.)