JUNGLE CURE VISUAL KEI & J-ROCK STORE IN LOS ANGELES. WHERE TO BUY JAPANESE CDS IN AMERICA, CURE MAGAZINE.

If you want to pick up a cute Visual Kei boy or two in Los Angeles, where do you go? Jungle Cure, a one-stop shop for Harajuku fashion, anime, manga, J-rock, robots and more.

The Little Tokyo shop has shelves of manga for your perusal. J-pop hats and t-shirts make a great gift.

Jungle Cure specializes in collector’s items and special editions, such as this Ponyo book (artwork from the Miyazaki movie).

All your favorite Sanrio and anime plush toys are available, including Pika-pika-pikachu. There’s a selection of non-brand Japanese and Gothic/Lolita clothing near the entrance.

My money would go to the Visual Kei CDs, DVDs, and magazines (such as Cure and band booklets). If you’re in Los Angeles, I recommend taking a trip to Little Tokyo in the downtown area. Visit Jungle Cure, do the Dance of Despair in Weller Court, stop for a bite of sushi at Oomasa, and top it up with fresh fruit bubble tea from I Heart Boba. Ooh, and don’t forget to stop by Kinokuniya to pick up a copy of my books (now out)…
WASHINGTON DC spooks: there is a Harajuku Japanese Street Chic Demonstration and Fashion Show this Sunday, Jan 10th at the Textile Museum. Go!
PS: The Selby’s photos of Tokyo homes are a must-see. Vivienne Sato (artist and drag queen) and Yoshiko Kajitani (designer of Yoshiko Creation Paris jewelry) are my favorites.
PPS: Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood are getting married??
Song of the Day #278: E’m – Eternal Melody (Heavy metal harpsichord!)
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