The mind kept running as I thought, some of my obi bags are a little Ginza. So, the naming process began. While I don't except everyone to fully "get" the names, I'd still like them to have some meaning to fellow Japanophiles.So I'm wondering, what places in Japan do you associate with different styles or feelings? Not necessarily city names, but rather, areas within the cities. Here's a few quick thoughts of my own...
Harajuku - young and funky with patterns and colours all mashed together
Ginza - up market and sophisticated
Ohara - quiet and tranquil
Pontocho - geisha
Any thoughts anyone?
7 comments:
Kichijoji - fun and quirky but understated
Akiba/Akihabara - technology! (say, for example if you have bags/pouches for cell phones/ipods)
This is fun!
mmmm... that's off the top of my head... any style in particular you're looking for a place name for?
Hi there Melanie.
Thinking big rather than small:
Kyoto is home. I especially like the various cafes and temples and shrines for relaxing in.
Tokyo is cosmopolitan.
Osaka is like a holiday.
Hokkaido is a farm.
The Ryukyus and Yakushima are all chill. Just like NZ in a way...
TK
I know Japan not at all....but, think I'll pass on the Harajuku....probably because I'm not young and funky anymore... no wait...I guess I never really was! lol....
Hmmm,
I thought:
Hokkaido - All natural
Yokohama - Stylish/fun
Fuji - must have
Shinkansen - for those who live in the fast lane!
Okasan - every girl needs one
Niseko - sporty/upbeat/trendy/young
Hmmm,
Sorry, they're pretty weak!
Hmmm,
I thought:
Hokkaido - All natural
Yokohama - Stylish/fun
Fuji - must have
Shinkansen - for those who live in the fast lane!
Okasan - every girl needs one
Niseko - sporty/upbeat/trendy/young
Hmmm,
Sorry, they're pretty weak!
shikoku - relaxed and laid back
Arashiyama - traditional / serene / pretty much anything with bamboo on it....
odaiba - manufactured / modern for the sake of it, almost kitch
shinjuku - evening bags, a bit glitsy
The Yoshiwara - a little OTT (like an orian)
Well in my neck of the woods I always think of Kyoto -- traditional and serenity.
Awaji- back in time, country, tranquility
Sorry, pretty lame. LOL
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