life+in+tokyo


 * (pg.79) “Harajuku neighborhood is the most popular district among Tokyo’s fashionable young people, and in Sundays, the streets of the district are closed to cars. “
 * “Until the late 1990s, Japanese rock band s weren’t allowed to play on the streets of harajuku on Sundays.” Pg. 79
 * “Many of the bands adopted American fashion for their own unique look”. Pg.79
 * ‘After merchants complained about the noise the rock bands were banished from the streets of harajuku.” Pg. 80
 * “With the live music gone another trend began to shock conservative adults- one that combined an outrageous fashion show with an American Halloween costume ball.” Pg.80
 * “These fashion followers can spend up to 2000$ on their outfits and often spend up to two hours getting ready for their Sunday parade.” Pg.80
 * “Japanese adults are often shocked by these outrageous displays.” Pg.80
 * “Teens hide their outfits from parents and get dressed in the bathroom stalls at the Harajuku subway station.” Pg. 80
 * “Reiber writes ‘ if you’re over 25 you’re apt to feel ancient here, since Tokyo’s most popular hangout for Japanese high school sand college students. “” pg.79
 * ““ The young come here to see and be seen…”” pg. 79