Here's a guide to some of my favorite spots to visit in the Harajuku district of Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan.
Where to eat: Pompompurin Cafe
Where to find exclusive bath bombs: Lush Harajuku
Where to find the best selection of designer vintage: Vintage Qoo Tokyo
Where to find the coolest Japanese sticker designs: MIJ Factory Harajuku
Exit the Harajuku station at Takeshita to see the famous Takeshita Dori banner. Walking down Takeshita, you will see the many famous storefronts and kawaii foods. On your left, make a stop at the MIJ Factory Harajuku shop which is loaded with thousands of sticker designs made in Japan.
Mij Factory Apple Pie Sticker
Keep walking until you reach the Cute Cube on your right. Pompompurin Cafe is located on 3F directly across the street from the Mame Shiba Cafe. If you arrive early, you can request a table looking into the shiba cafe!
Mame Shiba Cafe across the street from Cute Cube
Pompompurin Cafe menu - April 2019
Tapioca drink menu - I selected iced tea with no sugar
Strawberry soda
Birthday cake is made from potato and hanbagu. Note the bacon rose!
Fluffy soufflee rice
I would recommend arriving early at the cafe, because the line was going all the way down the stairs when I left. The hostess informed us that the food would take 30 minutes to prepare. Out of five, I give the food 3 stars and the presentation 5 stars for an overall score of 4/5. The cafe has lots of kawaii merchandise, and I received a free coaster with my drink in addition to a free postcard.
Now that you're full of food, it's time to make shopping your cardio. Head to Lush Harajuku for a bath bomb-only store where the walls are lined with exclusive bath bombs and a conveyor belt snakes around the store carrying ボム.
Harajuku bath bomb ハラヅュクボム cost 888 円
Harajuku bomb in tub
Finally, make your way to Vintage Qoo Tokyo, which has an incredible selection of designer vintage clothes, bags, jewelry, home goods, and more. If you love Hermes, Chanel, Dior, YSL, Celine, Burberry, etc., then this is a must-visit shop. The shop workers are very friendly and helpful and opened up cases for me to peruse their gobs of Chanel costume jewelry. If you're from outside of Japan, remember to bring your passport to save on tax.
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