In the years that followed, the clothing-based brand seemingly faded out and transitioned into the Harajuku Lovers fragrance line. By 2008, four years after the release of her solo album Love.

We explore Harajuku, a neighborhood on the cutting edge of youth culture and fashion trends. Along the way we learn about its evolution from humble beginnings into a bustling shopping destination.

The central Tokyo district of Harajuku has long been known as a hotbed of youth culture. From eccentric fashionistas to bizarre street performers, visitors pour in from across the capital via the ...