Harajuku

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/harajuku

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Harajuku?Harajuku is a colorful district in Tokyo where people wear cool clothes and create new fashion styles. It is famous for lively streets like Takeshita Street.
2. Why do people go to Harajuku?People go to Harajuku to show their own style, try new outfits, and see the latest fashion trends made by young designers.

Avant-garde: New and experimental ideas and methods in art, music, or fashion.
Subculture: A cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests that differ from those of the larger culture.
Urban Identity: The distinct character and sense of place associated with a particular city or urban area.