Harajyuku and akihabara

We again went to see Cosplay in Harajyuku. For those not sure of what Cosplay is, it is Japanese people, usually teenagers, dressing up in costumes, like manga characters for example, and walking through the streets. Harijuku is famous for its Cosplay.

However, there were nowhere near as many people in costumes as there was 4 years ago.I took a few long shots at the station before picking up the courage to ask some people if they would mind having their photo taken. As you can see on the photos, some people go to quite a lot trouble to dress up and were quite happy to have their picture taken. They parade up and down this street called Taleshita doori which is renowned for Cosplay.
We then headed to Yoyogi Park. We were gobsmacked to find such a lush abundance of natural beauty in a middle of one of the world's most densely populated cities. In the Yoyogi Park, there were a few Elvis impersonators, people practicing juggling and hula hoops and others having picnics. They are all seemed very relaxed.



We decided to visit another 'dressing up' town, Akihabara. This time, girls were dressed up as maids. In fact, they're working as waitresses, but treat the costomers as if they are a king. Mami wasn't game enough to go to one of those maid's cafes. I think she thought I might get ideas of subserviance and there are a heap of Cosplay shops where maid uniforms can be bought!!Oh well, we can always dream I guess!