Faline

Faline

Photograph: Mami Tanabe

Hectic, narrow Takeshita-Dori at Harajuku station is nothing more than a shopping trap for tourists, but step off the main drag and you'll find Faline, one of city's most iconic boutiques. It's micro-closet size belies the power it has over the street scene in Tokyo, and funky brands like Jeremy Scott have it to thank for their success here. Clothing that will get you noticed by street photographers is the name of the game, so expect an eclectic high-low mix of neon sweaters from Scott and couture headbands from Maison Michele. The too-cool staff may be deep in chat with local "it" girls and boys, but a nod is all it takes to snap them into happy-to-help mode.

• 1-7-5 Jingumae Shibuya-ku, +81 3 3403 8050,bambifaline.com. Open daily noon-9pm