Teenagers and young singles shop at boutiques and stores selling jewelry and diverse items. A great spot for tourists and students on school trips. ZOOM Brahms Alley offers a haven from the crowds and the boisterous atmosphere of nearby Takeshita Street. Antiques are sold on the first and fourth Sunday of every month at Togo Shrine on the northern side of Takeshita Street. Omote-Sando Avenue is Harajuku's main street.
Artists sit on the sidewalk drawing portraits and caricatures, while other people sell jewelry.
JR's Harajuku Station. Coffee shops open up to the sidewalk here. The decidedly European atmosphere is popular in Japan. Laforet Harajuku stands on the corner of Omote-Sando Avenue and Meiji Avenue. It houses many clothing boutiques.