Harajuku girl is a term for girls who gather in the Harajuku district of Tokyo in Japan. They are dressed in any of several distinct styles of clothing that originated in the culture of Japan's major cities. The "Harajuku style," named after Harajuku station, combines a wide range of diverse influences.

The term is not used by those who gather in the district themselves, but has become a relatively popular expression in the United States. Popular use originated from the American singer Gwen Stefani's 2004 Love. Angel. Music. Baby. album[citation needed], which brought attention to Stefani's entourage of four supposed "Harajuku Girls" who were hired to portray the look, three of whom are Japanese and one of whom is Japanese American. These "Harajuku Girls" are not in fact the fashion aficionados or the home sewing hobbyists from whence they derive their name.

Many different fashion styles may be found among the girls who spend time in Harajuku, including Gothic Lolita, Gothic Maid, Wamono, Decora, Second-Hand Fashion, and cyber fashion.

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