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??
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I go there and I love Little Tokyo it’s the closest place near me I can find JRock stuff. How lucky of them to meet you.
Little Tokyo is wonderful. We stayed at the Kyoto Grand, right around the corner. So many good eats and shops in that little neighborhood!
Little Tokyo is wonderful. We stayed at the Kyoto Grand, right around the corner. So many good eats and shops in that little neighborhood!
I go there and I love Little Tokyo it’s the closest place near me I can find JRock stuff. How lucky of them to meet you.
XD I’ve been there! My mom works for JetBlue, so we often times fly out to LA for the day and go to Little Tokyo. I love it there!
You’re so lucky! I love LA — I’ll be back in the spring. With Yukiro!!
You’re so lucky! I love LA — I’ll be back in the spring. With Yukiro!!
XD I’ve been there! My mom works for JetBlue, so we often times fly out to LA for the day and go to Little Tokyo. I love it there!
I have been to Little Tokyo once. :) If I remember right, we did visit that very store – I certainly remember the robots. xDD
And interesting photography! I especially love Yoshiko’s dog and Vivienne’s many fabulous wigs. :)))
Hahah the store doesn’t allow photography, but we showed the store owner my blog and they said it was ok. ;)
I’m glad many people have visited the store — it’s great to support Jrock in America!
Hahah the store doesn’t allow photography, but we showed the store owner my blog and they said it was ok. ;)
I’m glad many people have visited the store — it’s great to support Jrock in America!
I have been to Little Tokyo once. :) If I remember right, we did visit that very store – I certainly remember the robots. xDD
And interesting photography! I especially love Yoshiko’s dog and Vivienne’s many fabulous wigs. :)))
this is a cool site :)
this is a cool site :)
ah pikachu…that brings back memories! lol
Such a great cartoon!
Such a great cartoon!
ah pikachu…that brings back memories! lol
That store sounds so amazing! I want me one of those pikachu stuffed toys!!!
I was tempted to bring him home!
Are the stuff toys there expensive? O.o
Are the stuff toys there expensive? O.o
I was tempted to bring him home!
That store sounds so amazing! I want me one of those pikachu stuffed toys!!!
I go there and I love Little Tokyo it's the closest place near me I can find JRock stuff. How lucky of them to meet you.
XD I've been there! My mom works for JetBlue, so we often times fly out to LA for the day and go to Little Tokyo. I love it there!
I have been to Little Tokyo once. :) If I remember right, we did visit that very store – I certainly remember the robots. xDD
And interesting photography! I especially love Yoshiko's dog and Vivienne's many fabulous wigs. :)))
this is a cool site :)
ah pikachu…that brings back memories! lol
Such a great cartoon!
Little Tokyo is wonderful. We stayed at the Kyoto Grand, right around the corner. So many good eats and shops in that little neighborhood!
You're so lucky! I love LA — I'll be back in the spring. With Yukiro!!
Hahah the store doesn't allow photography, but we showed the store owner my blog and they said it was ok. ;)
I'm glad many people have visited the store — it's great to support Jrock in America!
That store sounds so amazing! I want me one of those pikachu stuffed toys!!!
niiiiice :P
niiiiice :P
niiiiice :P
I was tempted to bring him home!
Are the stuff toys there expensive? O.o
girl or boy??/