Laforet has been open for over forty years and is a landmark in Harajuku. It's always been a hub for the latest trends and really helped shape the area's image.
Laforet Harajuku | Review by Henry Won
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Lucky Pierrot Bay Area Main Store
Founded in 1987, this is the very first location of a popular hamburger chain that now operates 17 stores mainly in Hakodate. In addition to classic items like hamburg steaks, they offer more than ten unique original burgers, including one filled with jingisukan (grilled mutton), showcasing a truly creative lineup.
The place looks kind of retro and cute from the outside, and as soon as you walk in, you're hit with the amazing smell of burgers. The burgers aren't fancy, but they're big, hearty, and have a real American vibe. Super satisfying with every bite. The fries are pretty good too—crispy and flavorful.
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APIA (Sapporo)
Located just steps from Sapporo Station, Apia is an underground shopping mall where you can indulge in fashion, shop for daily necessities at drugstores, and savor a variety of gourmet options.
If you love cute stationery and Japanese knick-knacks, you’ll definitely find some treasures here!
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Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Dazaifu Tenmangu is the head shrine of 10,000 different shrines across Japan dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara Michizane. Sugawara was an acclaimed scholar who was deemed innocent posthumously after being exiled to Dazaifu by Kyoto’s Imperial Court. The main hall was built over his grave and has been preserved as a sacred site of Tenjin worship for over 1100 years.
The shopping street outside Dazaifu is full of local specialties like plum cakes, mentaiko, and handmade rice crackers. The Starbucks designed by Kengo Kuma is a super popular photo spot. There’s just so much to explore along the whole Omotesando!