The View From Tokyo: why Laforet Harajuku is an epicentre for the city's alternative creative ideas
Briefly

Laforet department store in Tokyo acts as a central symbol of Harajuku, known for popularizing various fashion subcultures. It represents a blend of old and new, trendy and classic, culture and subculture.
Before becoming a global fashion hub, Harajuku underwent transitions from post-World War II military housing to Olympic athlete lodgings. Young artists and designers then transformed the area into a creative hub.
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