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SHOOTING AROUND OMOTESANDO

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I was happy to spend my first day in Tokyo hanging out on Omotesando snapping some pictures of the stylish passer-bys.

While waiting for the then empty streets to fill up, mom and I had breakfast at Andersen’s, a Danish restaurunt my mom has been frequenting since she moved here in 1982.

It was delicious.

 

It wasn’t long before Omotesando became a sea of people….

A shady nook next to a convenience store is apparently a watering hole for Omotesando’s steeziest…they were all just parked here, silently begging to have their photographs taken!

 

 

It was funny, as my mom and I were snapping along Omotesando, there must have been at least 5 people who came by hauling big piles of twigs. I wonder what they were for!

It wasn’t long before my mom and I were exhausted…stopped to give our feet a rest.

(My Martin Marigela cowboy boots)

(Mom’s Ann Demeulemeester sandals)

I guess it was the long flight…or maybe we really are just huge wimps…but we headed back to hotel very early to get some sleep.
We’re all rested up today and ready to hit the streets again….expect more posts like this soon.

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  1. fickle red riding hood says

    I am so jealous. I want to go back to Tokyo! You have to go to The New York Bar and Grill in the Park Hyatt for dinner one night. It’s amazing, best meal I’ve ever had. It’s the hotel that’s featured in Lost In Translation.

  12. Cruz says

    Wow! You get to play dropsnap while you’re there! Do you speak any Japanese or do you just kinda use sign language to ask them for a picture?

  20. Brigadeiro says

    Ooh! Am LOVING your pics so far! That close-up of you is just gorgeous, as are your MM cowboy boots (love!) & mom’s Ann D’s. The street style is amazing, as would be expected, can’t wait to visit Japan (hopefully later this year), and for your next installments! :)
    xx

  21. Sylvia says

    Oh man those pictures are so so cool!!! I love the guy in the gray sweater and the one below him making in the blue making the peace sign.

  24. kay says

    you’re tired from jetlagggggg!
    amazing, can’t wait for more photos.
    super jelous.

  34. The Minx says

    These pictures are totally amazing, Jane! I’m loving all the street fashion, the colors and patterns are mind-blowing. And the color of your boots is totally rad :)

  36. Rosa says

    Love it Jane! Love ur outfit too. It makes me happy to see u being yourself, because, in a way, it gives other people the courage to do the same. Anyway, on a less sentimental note…Couldn’t help but notice you mostly took pictures of guys. Hehe;) Or mabye it’s just a coincidence. Anyway have fun in Tokyo! Wish I could go (sigh)…

  37. S-R says

    Hey Jane, what camera and photoshop do you use? I’m dying to know. Have lots of fun, by the way!!

  41. Punkie says

    this pics are all super gorgeous! and also, the people you shoot, were so stilish! great job, you could be the next sartorialist! :D

  43. **MIRA** says

    oh i’m so excited for all ure posts! thx for all the piks.inspirational at the least!
    have a lovely time!!
    btw, what kind of camera do u use since im on the hunt. i’m debating to get the new canon rebel???
    (‘-‘)

  46. Nikki says

    Thanks so much for posting pics of Tokyo !! I love love their style!! You and your mom also have an amazing style as well :) Looking forward to seeing more pics of Japan…

  47. Tariro says

    Looks like you are having alot of fun! I love the style of people in Tokyo. Try to get some at night. Thats when they get all crazy stylish on us. Lol

  48. Ann says

    Such an awesome and amazingly visual post! you look gorgeous in the close-up!
    Can you speak Japanese??? Do take pictures of the various stores while you’re there! Hope you have a great time!

  51. Pearl says

    What a great post Jane, I just love seeing the outfits people ave in other countries – I adore you shots of the cool kids!
    Love the outfits, the boots are so cute, but where are those trousers from, I adore the the cute crop flare!!! I am seriously considering a quick asault with the scissors on my jeans!
    x Pearl
    http://fashionpearlsofwisdom.blogspot.com/

  52. Caroline says

    Yeah, that food is indeed very danish.
    You should visit Denmark sometime, I guess you’d like the food. :)
    And nice pictures.
    /Caroline

  53. Babara says

    omg, i love your clothes. you always looks awesome! i’m waiting for new sets.
    regards for you, boo. :)

  57. Lauren says

    The pictures are so cool, especially the bikes! People must just ride around as it is so busy there. Your checked shirt is fab too x

  64. Mouse says

    Hi, if you’re around the Harajuku/Omotesando area you should check out cafe Escalator, which is the cutest record store and cafe ever, with delicious Japanese curry and lovely tea and cake. It’s one of my favourite cafes ever! Love your blog, so inspiring. x
    http://www.myspace.com/cafeescalator

  66. Wilwarin says

    i love those photos form LA and Japan… really amazing tnx for posting them, i really love to see photos that show the spirit of the place and i think you totally got to catch that spirit :)

  76. Lactose Intoler-Art says

    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I was just in Tokyo about a week and a half ago…and I miss it SOOO much. Spent tons of time on Omotesando-dori and in Harajuku. The people there are amazing. Most people had no problem at all with me taking their pictures for style shots.
    I would LOVE to see more pics of the people of Tokyo.
    Thanks again, and this is the most excited I’ve been to read your blog, I love everything Tokyo, especially the street style.

  82. Miss Red says

    your shoes are so gorgeous! i want them so much! i love the ombre. and the cowboy-ness. and i love your eye makeup. the guy who was wearing the really funky jeans looks really cool.

  83. Betsy says

    the pictures from Tokyo are so beautiful. my friend used to live in the outskirts in the country when her dad worked there for a while. i’ve been there twice with my mom and another with my aunt. everything is so exquisite there and neat!

  84. Shana says

    Beeeeeeautiful pix! You’re gorgeous, your mom’s gorgeous. You both have great great style and very different. Where oh where did you learn to be so genuine, appreciative, aware and funny?

  91. londoner says

    jane, my heart skipped a beat when i saw this post! these photos are wonderful. you and your mom look beautiful! have an amazing time!

  93. mariya ozaki says

    hi
    im from tenessee but im staying at my grandparents house in tokyo right now
    im a huge fan and was wondering if at all possible i could meet you some time
    thanks
    mariya

  97. bcp says

    Welcome to Tokyo! :)
    It’s been getting warmer and warmer and it’s more mendokusai (bothersome) to dress up when it’s so hot out (for me). However, everyone else, (specially on Omotesando) is still photo-worthy.
    Enjoy your holidays!

  99. alex* says

    Awesome photos. you and your mom have such a great relationship….it’s so nice to see how much fun you two have together!
    your mom rocks…
    : )

  100. Laura says

    Love it!
    My gosh that portretpicture of you is amazing, one of your nicest close-ups! I’m so worried about you I check almost every hour to see if you posted anything :)
    Have so much fun, you deserve it!
    x Laura (from The Netherlands)

  103. Yael says

    Love Tokyo. Go to the store Loveless. It is under the Goyard store Omotesando, across from Prada. Very cool.

  108. Lena says

    I can’t wait for you to create a brand or design some shoes ! Your style is so perfect ! Itt’s easy to buy beautiful things when you have money but YOU HAVE a personal and wonderful style ! France is so jealous of you ! Why we don’t have our Jane ? !
    Have nice trip in Tokyo and be back even more inspirated !
    Lena

  113. Chloe says

    How do you walk around the city all day in heels like that? Better question, how do you fit them all in your suitcase? o.O;

  114. April says

    Looks like you’re having a lovely time! :)
    Any tips for wearing heels every day? I know your feet have to hurt at some point!
    Best of luck during the rest of your travels!

  117. Stella says

    ooh i love anderson!! i use to live in ark hills in roppongi where there’s an anderson, and i ate there every day. your trip looks amazing!

  119. carla figueira says

    Hey Jane great pics!. What camera do you use. Who takes the photos of you?
    I want to buy a camera and not sure which one. after seeing your photos I fell in love with your cam.
    Please let me know. You’re blog is fabulous!