Originally a haven for counterfeit American and Japanese goods in the 90s, the 400-meter Takeshita Street has since been the focal point of Harajuku's teenage culture. This street is lined with countless shops, including boutiques, second-hand clothes stores, food stalls, make-up and skin care shops, and many more. Though independent stores and smaller brands take center stage here, visitors can still find chain outlets on this street. As a birthplace for many Japanese fashion trends, this venue is also a place where smaller stores will be used to test potential fashion trend-starters. This means that visitors can often chance upon interesting, or even unusual items, on this street! Jam-packed with people on weekends, it is a testament to how fashion trends and pop culture are so prevalent in Tokyo today.