Despite redevelopment, the capital's vinyl and vintage-clothing hub retains its indie soul ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

TOKYO >> Moon-inspired artwork made their presence known in the streets and open spaces around Shimokitazawa Station in Tokyo’s Setagaya ward. Created by international artists, the artwork was part of ...

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 ...

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 ...