What’s this place all about? Only one express stop away from the brighter-than-bright energy of Tokyo's Shibuya, Shimokita (what locals call Shimokitazawa) is like turning down the volume and ...

It's our second edition of Gothamist's travel content, Gothamist Getaways. Four times a year, we'll have a week of posts featuring looks at travel, food, products and tips—near and far—for making your ...

It was around the time I saw the portly bloke in the three-piece suit and Mardi Gras beads blowing a whistle, holding a tiny rainbow parasol and sassily leading a New Orleans-style brass band through ...

Shimokitazawa's spaghetti-like mess of streets and train lines evoke passion among some, frustration among others. The area has earned a name for itself as a breeding ground for creative young artists ...

A bohemian district in Tokyo is home to a “taste of the United States” at Superiority Burger, a vegan burger chain that originated in New York City. The menu is 100% vegan. This small restaurant in ...

Located at the edge of trendy Shimokitazawa, Leave Me Alone is a space of esoteric contradiction. The softly lit venue is sparsely yet tastefully decorated, with a custom smiling flower portrait from ...

Customers eagerly await the grand opening at the store during the pre-opening event on December 19. [Photo: Solabel] Solabel's Street Churros announced the grand opening of its first Japanese master ...