Japan.

This is something that I’ve wanted to do for the longest time and with a new outlook on life and a change of heart about many things I can finally share this piece of me and my experience.

I’ve always had the idea of starting a fashion blog,that showcased my perspective on certain things.I recently had the privilege of going to Japan where I spent two weeks in the fashion hub,east of Tokyo.

Fashion in Japan is at an incomprehensible level and is the heart of what I personally consider fashion.After visiting the breathtaking cities of Shinjuku and Harajuku,it is safe to say that South Africa is years behind in terms of fashion. Every person that one may pass has their own sense of fashion whether the inspiration stems from the greats of 80’s rap or the extremely futuristic ideas of Craig Green.It was truly mind blowing to experience the people of Tokyo shop seven days a week at stores that are considered high end.Gucci and Louis Vuitton littered the malls and could be found in multiple places by taking a mere five minute walk.

Something that became known very early in the trip was that Japan kept up with the latest trends,this meant that the second hand market was just as large if not larger than the normal market here in South Africa.With reasonable pricing and authentic goods it is no surprise that there are second hand clothing stores present all around the city,with items ranging from hype wear to jewelry to clothing that is considered elite.

However in cities considered fashion hubs such as Ginza and Shibuya,second hand stores became less popular and the streets were filled with flagships stores that had increasingly higher prices than Shinjuku and Harajuku and it is all due to the location.Being used to stores only occupying a small space on a floor in a mall in SA it was truly amazing to see that in Ginza,brands occupied entire buildings such as Hermès and Gucci.It really was a sight to see.

If you have a few days to spare,the search for clothing will be worth it and can be assured that you’d find what you are looking for.It was really refreshing to see that no matter the age of a person,they all had a sense of fashion with a personal touch,unlike many places where trends are drawn out for long periods of times till it is no longer a trend.

With the great fashion,exquisite food and rich culture,Japan is definitely a country that I personally recommend visiting.No days will be wasted in this breathtaking country and upon returning will leave you,the traveller,with a new and fresh outlook on life.

I can only say one thing which is thank you for reading my personal views and experience from my trip.Stay tuned for the next blog post where I go into detail about Japanese street culture and some personal shopping I did.