If you’re heading to Tokyo and want to skip the tourist traps, Shimokitazawa (or Shimokita for short) is where you need to ...

Shimokitazawa is changing, and it's changing fast. The trendy neighbourhood has been evolving over the last few years, with new shopping and dining facilities like Bonus Track, Nansei Plus and Reload.

While you’ll find an abundance of vintage and thrift stores in Shimokitazawa, the trendy neighbourhood also hosts a regular flea market at the Shimokita Senrogai open space, just a few minutes’ walk ...

It's our second edition of Gothamist's travel content, Gothamist Getaways. Four times a year, we'll have a week of posts featuring looks at travel, food, products and tips—near and far—for making your ...

I first learn of Shimokitazawa, a suburb west of Tokyo, on a vacation rental site: “Imagine a neighborhood . . . run by hippies,” says the listing. It goes on to tout alleyways lined with vintage ...

If you had a time machine, where would you go? Ancient Egypt’s golden age? The groovy days of Woodstock? At Shimokita Space, you don’t need to imagine. You’ll be instantly transported to retro Japan, ...