13 Best Things to Do in Tokyo 2024 - Japan Web Magazine

8. Slated to open in Spring 2024, the Tokyu Plaza Harajuku Harakado (東急プラザ原宿 ハラカド) is a creative commercial facility emerging on the former site of “Condomania” at the Jingumae intersection in Harajuku.

This large complex, boasting nine floors above ground and three below, features exterior and rooftop designs by architect Akihisa Hirata. The facility includes a library on the second and third floors with over 3,000 magazines and a members-only creative lounge. It also offers a studio for shooting, editing, and streaming short videos, and a creator cafe operated by Shunkado, famous for their “Unagi Pie.” Additionally, a public bathhouse will open in the basement.

Harakado, situated on a corner in Harajuku, symbolizes the unexpected encounters and vibrant experiences characteristic of the area’s lively culture.