Takeshita Dori, Harajuku - Podcast #18

November 29th, 2013 | Chris Kirkland

This week your favourite cheapos take a stroll down Takeshita Dori Harajuku. Squeezing through the school girls, socks, crepes and rabbit bags, Chris, Greg and his daughter give you a running commentary on what the cheapo can find amongst the stalls and shops of the legendary Takeshita Dori.

Takeshita Dori is a narrow pedestrian only shopping street (or shotengai 商店街) just across from Harajuku station and is a popular area amongst the younger crowd, well more specifically the teenage girls :). It’s been known as an epicenter of fads, fashion and Crepes since as far back as the 70’s.

Cheapo eat this week: Nikushokugyou

Podcast editing and production by: Podcast Magic

Written by: Chris Kirkland

Chris's Tokyo favorites are: Tomoe Sushi, Borne, Udagawa Cafe Suite

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