If you're headed for the Meiji Shrine on a Sunday afternoon, you're sure to pass the square that's the main hangout for youth displays of alternative fashion. If you're headed for Shibuya, get off the train early and walk the last stop (you'll pass the square); it's worth a look. For that matter the stroll in to Meiji Shrine is actually the main attraction...

Across from the Harajuku station is Takeshita street. A marvel of trendy fashion, and prepackaged "alternative" outfits. Only once you browse a few of these shops do you start to recognize the uniformity of most of the outrageous outfits.