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)
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.
Kate says
Gorgeous photos! Hope your having a good time, keep us posted!
ana says
wow! love the pics! tHEY are like a peak of what you are going through. Good Luck!
maria says
Looks like such an amazing culture. Can’t wait to see more of your pics.
Ally says
Very awesome. Tokyo is such a cool place, and it’s nice to see your pics already.
amanda says
ooooooooh my god i am so jealous. do you speak japanese at all?
fashionsuite says
AHHHHHH YOU POSTED TODAY!
LOVE YOUR MARIGELAS!
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Style Scientist says
What a fun day you guys had! I love random photos of people. So much fun to watch..can’t wait for more of your posts.
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amy says
great pics! thanks for sharing :)
quelle says
ugh this makes me miss japan so much!!
btw, where are your pants from?
Stephanie says
oh my. i have died and gone to street style heaven.
your shots are fantastic and vibrant!
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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?
dev says
Jealous! And fantastic pictures.
KD says
Oh my! Amazing pictures and Tokyo seems super super super cool! I want to go!
Michelle says
Oh, a Danish restaurant? Must’ve been good! All that’s Danish rock.
Lovely pictures!
x M
e.g says
where did you get your pants? they are super cute.
mr. freddy's mom says
moshi, moshi, jane!
cool and great outfits of japanese!
i love your outfit too!
juley says
You caught amazing style shots.
bryana says
your pictures are great!
have you gone on any of the trains?
if you have, i am jealous..ahhaha i love trains:D
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
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.
Hannah says
Great street style! Looks like an amazing trip.
Lauren and Jesse says
Love the shot of the bikes the best! You should also try to get as much of the unique food there as you can!
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kay says
you’re tired from jetlagggggg!
amazing, can’t wait for more photos.
super jelous.
Krista says
ohh myy!
looks like you hada fun first day in Japan!
anyways you and your mother look awesome, like always!
Ashley says
Beautiful shots. What camera do you use?
xAZD says
wow jane! you look gorgeous gorgeous, and the trip looks like a sartorial heaven! I look forward to your future posts! lovely photography.
xx
http://xazddesign.com
diamondhurts says
those are lovely photograph Jane…, hope u have so much FUN in Tokyo, i wish i can visit Japan one day… :D
faith says
Konnichiwa!
Amazing set.^___^ Keep them coming! So I can, at least, live vicariously through you. Haha! I’d like to visit Japan, too, someday.
Keep having fun and you guys stay safe there! Cheers.
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Romi says
AMAZING pics today!!! More pleeeaseeee!!!!!
Also, love the header.
Hope you have a fantastic time in Tokyo, I’ll envy you from here… :)
xo
PS.: Those Margielas are beyond words. I’m crazy in love with them!!
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Anne says
Great PHOTOS!!! Your skin is amazingly flawless!!!
What is your skincare routine?/products???
(always)alanna says
ohmygosh. i am JEALOUS. have so much fun girl! keep up the fab. fashionn
whitney gray says
i am enamored. http://enamored-alifeofindulgence.blogspot.com/
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 :)
jeanette says
you look really gorgeous! Keep up the great posts!
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)…
S-R says
Hey Jane, what camera and photoshop do you use? I’m dying to know. Have lots of fun, by the way!!
Libby says
The men in Tokyo have such great street style, love those Magaritte styled boots!
Libby
http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com
enna. says
Love the paint-splattered jeans and the colorblock buttondown.
stylista says
you and your mom have the cutest shoes. totally en vogue. check out more things vogue at: http://allthingsvogue.blogspot.com
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
sd says
wow!! how exciting
all the photos look so beautiful :]
**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???
(‘-‘)
Bisou-joue says
Tokyo seems to be such a great place, and japanese people look amazing !! You’ve got so much chance to go there !! Lucky you
horst says
amazing series
te purple shoes make me longing for some sweets…
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…
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
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!
capricious says
beautiful photographs!
i was just in tokyo not long ago
serious eye candy there!
enjoy ur stay
Holly says
The guy with the glasses on his cap is the cutest man ever!
I love happy people
Holly x
http://www.hellolist.blogspot.com
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/
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
Babara says
omg, i love your clothes. you always looks awesome! i’m waiting for new sets.
regards for you, boo. :)
syera says
hello u take e loveliest pictures. may i knw wad camera ur using? :)
Nadya says
Nice Omotesando shoot! i live in Japan and my favorite spot is Shimokitazawa.
Hope u do shoot there too :)
fashion roadkill says
i loooooooove the Live from Tokyo! header..sooo freakin cute!!
Also, I think what you’re wearing is one of my faves ever..no idea why I just think everything is amazing..the cropped/frayed bells are soo awesome and the long plaid shirt and the boots..yeah, everything is perfection. Can’t wait to see more photos!!
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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
Brittany says
Ahh, you look so Simply American in the Plaid and Cowboy boots. But I guess you’re one who likes to stick out.
Hannele says
oh wow, I love that relaxed look on you!
great photos, thanks for sharing :)
joanne says
Cool pictures. Cool boots.
Malicious Mallory says
Great photos! Love the bicycle one.
Also, you’re very pretty :)
Carmen says
I love the photos.
Jill says
Your photography is really great…bring home the boy with the red hair!
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
raquel gratis total says
i love your shoes!!!
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 :)
Jayrin says
jane aldridge = next sartorialist?
Encore Resale says
so Jealous!! You look great!
Marla Singer says
Japanese people are totally cool! you took really good pictures! love them all <3
Floriane says
I love your boots ! And all the photos are great !!
Christine says
I LOVE that your brought those boots to Tokyo!
Seems appropriate somehow. Great street style
pics too :)
chicfaced says
all the photos of tokyo are great, but the 2 close-up photos of you and your mom are amazing. you ladies are gorgeous!
aa.salz says
Strange pants you wear…
But besides that, Jane, I am honored to know your blog!
jessie says
Ahhhh, so jealous! I love Tokyo.
Agelicaso says
I think going to Tokyo is a lifetime experience!
Through your photos everything looks so surreal!
Have a great time! :)
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.
Nahal says
Omg this is amazing thank you for posting this!
ava says
Hi Jane! I love all the pics. I love your blog header. I love your outfit. I will copy it.<3 Ava
Miranda says
BBeautiful blogspot :)
Ty Ty says
i love tokyo style… beautiful photos. cute outfit too!
xoxo
Ty Ty
Ia says
Is your mum Danish??
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.
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!
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?
Bombshell Kitten says
Looks fun! I adore your boots.
f says
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Lauren says
awww jane i love the new addition to the banner. adorbs.
chicmuse says
crazy! love those looks.
kisses
Chicmuse
http://thechicmuse.blogspot.com
sabila anata says
What camera do u use? its soo coool :)
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jenny says
i like most of them styles of japan
have fun there
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!
Tikki says
あなたのスナップ はスゴイ::[anata no snap wa sugoi]::your snaps are so cool!
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
chauss says
cute photos.
fab jeans. :)
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MJ says
Ohhh I miss Tokyo. Hope you have fun there!
alberte malling skronski says
what camera do you use???
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!
sam says
Looks like it’s amazing!! Hope you two are having a blast!
Have fun!
xo,
Sam
http://www.styleswoon.com
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…
: )
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)
Isabelle says
I Love your blog! // Isabelle from Sweden
roxanne says
hey, are u’r mum danish?
cause i am:)
Yael says
Love Tokyo. Go to the store Loveless. It is under the Goyard store Omotesando, across from Prada. Very cool.
Gro says
Loving the pics! :-) Gorgeous!
ymani wince says
Your family must be mad paid for you to do stuff like this and buy all these high priced shoes. i so envy you…
Caitlin says
Your boots are fantastic! I heart them.
rebecca torsiello says
RICH B*TCH
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
Miss Jeanett says
Uh I’m from Denmark! Glad you enjoyed our danish breakfast :)
/Jeanett
http://jeanettd.blogspot.com
Isabel says
That raisin bread looks YUM and I love all your Tokyo street shots. Amazing!
Raji says
Im so jealous!
How amazing does it look
Beautiful photos
Nikki says
I’m in love with your blue button down. Where did you get it?
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;
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!
Michelle says
Cute outfit! This makes me want to dig out my old cowboy boots.
Tara says
Is your mom danish?
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!
Fanny Trijayanti says
you look so beautiful !! and of course your mom too..
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!