City Guide: Tokyo with Julian Klincewicz

A directory for walking, dining, reading and skating in the Japanese capital.

Artist, photographer and Virgil Abloh collaborator Julian Klincewicz breaks down his favorite spots around Tokyo, his onetime home and inspirational source of a month.

Julian Klincewicz, photo by Michael Cukr

 

INTERNATIONAL BITES

Chao-Chao Bamboo, courtesy Chao-Chao Bamboo/Instagram

“About Life [has] the best morning coffee and bread, so it’s my go-to spot in the AM. Or I’ll hit up Saturdays for a mellower moment [of reflection] on the balcony. Chao Chao Bamboo, in central Harajuku, has super good Thai food; Breakfast Club Tokyo—best spot for an American breakfast. You’ll always run into someone you know.”

 

YOYOGI KOEN

Yoyogi Park, courtesy exploreshow.com

“This neighborhood is just really relaxing and nice. For my first trip to Tokyo, I spent about a month living there. Part of my routine would be to walk and grab a coffee, then read [a book] on a bench for an hour or two. I felt like the last person on earth.”

 

HESHDAWGZ SKATE SHOP

heshdawgs skate shop, courtesy heshdawgs/Instagram

“This is the most core skate shop I’ve been to in Tokyo. The owner, CB, has been rad every time I’ve visited.”

 

SO BOOKS

SO BOOKS, courtesy japantravel.com

“This is one of my favorite book shops. They have a wide variety of art books, which are all super inspiring.”

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