Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Harajuku Street
Harajuku Toyko is a significant fashion and shopping region, famous for its girls and fashion. For the young and fashionable teenager, spending time in Harajuku on the weekends is practically a necessity. Many folks will want to visit the area to see,Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi Park or go shopping in Omotesando or Takeshita-dori. Harajuku is within the special ward of Shibuya.Ameyayokocho Market Street
Ameyoko is a busy market street along the Yamanote line tracks between Okachimachi and Ueno Station, the site of a black market after World War Two. The name "Ameyoko" is a short form for "Ameya Yokocho" (candy store alley), as candies were traditionally sold there. Alternatively, "Ame" also stands for "America", because a lot of American products used to be available in the black market. Today, various products such as clothes, bags, cosmetics, fresh fish, dried food and spices are sold along Ameyoko. Opening hours and closing days depend on individual stores, but stores typically open around 10am and close around 7pm. Many stores remain closed on selected Wednesdays.
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