To get a glimpse of the wonderful things that make Japan so special, head to Harajuku. This is the shopping district that offers the most unusual and interesting shops and experiences. Take a stroll down Takeshita Dori and its various side streets to explore the chic fashion boutiques, delicious crepe stands and new, trendy food stores. Takeshita Dori leads onto Omotesando; a broad avenue similar to Paris’ Champs-Elysee.