Abstract

Japan is no stranger to trendy, eye-catching clothing. Regardless of occupation, whether it would be an office worker heading to the company or a student walking to school, the clothes worn are simple in color and formal in wear. In Harajuku, the country’s unofficial fashion capital, clothing is a way of life. Fashion within this ward of Tokyo is nothing short of eye-catching, bringing attention to the rich culture that flows through this district. This is all thanks to the cosplayers and fashionistas who revive old trends and create new ones through their own means. Through the clothing that Harajuku has to offer, Japanese women are able to empower themselves through more than just words. This thesis will set out to explain the intersection at which fashion and Japanese feminism meet.