Tokyo, Japan, has the most diverse and interesting youth culture in the world! The himes, gyarus, punks, and cosplayers. Everyone is different, but here are 6 steps that will make you look like you are one of them.
1. CIRCLE LENS: Doesn't matter what type, size, or color. As long as you are wearing some contacts in your eyes, you will have mastered the number one fashion must have.
2. HAIR: There are alot of girls that dye their hair, and in Japan I have noticed many opt for the same exact color. An auburn reddish brown. Almost all the girls are rocking this color, and if not, they have that natural dark black. The style is always feminine like loose waves with cute things in their hair or full front bangs.
3. NAILS: This might seem a little ridiculous but, getting your nails done in the correct japanese way will instantly make you one of them. The whole deco den hime nail craze is HUGE.
4. CLOTHING: The way you dress is completely up to you considering that Japan has a very intense and unique fashion sense that ranges from sweet lolita to OL (office lady). But, when the girls are walking the streets of shibuya in their everyday clothes, a very unifying trademark trend is to wear thigh high black socks, or school girl leg warmers in white.
5. KEITAI: Ah, the famous japanese keitai (cellphone). Phones are more popular than the internet in Japan, and that is why facebook failed to launch there. Every need of yours will be somehow connected to a cellphone, and trust me, you will need one to fit in because it will be your EVERYTHING.
6. STREET SMART: You really need to know those hot spots, slang words, trends, etiquettes, manners, and anything else thats going around in Japan. One very important thing is music! Know your stuff and you won't be so introverted at the next karaoke gathering... boy do they love karaoke. Another important thing is, a lot of people like to meet by the hachiko statue (The legendary dog.) and so remember it as an all around great meeting place for any occassion.
That's all I got for now, please share your thoughts on this subject in the comments! :)
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