Harajuku Scenes

A worker at a pet shop picking up a fluffy Japanese kitten in the evening in Harajuku (原宿) a neighborhood known for sweets, kawaii culture, cosplay, fast fashion and general cuteness.

Japan has recently reopened to tourism after over two years of travel bans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Yen has greatly depreciated against the USD US Dollar, creating economic turmoil for international trade and the Japanese economy. Tourists can shop tax free in Japan on a Temporary Visitor visa.