Ohiogozaimas! from the streets of Tokyo, fashion capital of the East.
Kids from Tokyo take the streets seriously – it’s the concrete runway to some of the most eccentric styles in the world and American pop stars duly take note. SOMA stops fashion forward Tokyoites to hear what they have to say about city life and guilty pleasures. 1. What kind of food do you like to eat on the run? 2. What’s your favorite street style? 3. How do you like to get around the city? 4. What’s your favorite Japanese film? 5. What are your favorite vices/guilty pleasures? 6. Who’s your favorite pop star?

Yuki Shoji, Translator, Age 22
1. Noodles 2. Punk, I am inspired by Debbie Harry 3. By subway or bicycle 4. The Legend of the Stardust Brothers by Tezuka Makoto 5. Biting my boyfriend 6. Hall and Oates

Rina, High school student, Age 16
1. Chewing gum ­2. A bit punk 3. By train 4. Nana 5. Biting my lips 6. Kaera Kimura (Japanese Singer)

Shuu Okayama, Student, Age 19
1. Burger 2. Rock 3. By train 4. Ima Ainiikimasu 5. Playing with my hair 6. Jo Odagiri (Japanese Actor)

Akiko Ohira, Student, Age 22
1. A rice ball 2. Sexy 3. By bike 4. Kujyaku by Taken Christopher Doyle 5. Oversleeping 6. Zack de la Rocha

Masashi Amano, DJ, Age 26
1. Sushi or soba (Japanese noodles) 2. Inspired by my favorite band 3. By bike or skateboard 4. Asobi No Zikan Wa Owaranai 5. Cigarettes and alcohol 6. Shinji Ono (Japanese soccer player)

Takako, Metal Burger (sales), Age 22
1. Bread 2. Depends on my mood 3. By train 4. Yoshimasa Ishibashi 5. Oversleeping 6. TEDDY

Yoshitaka Shikata, Editor, Age 24
1. Sandwich 2. Dior Homme, Alexander McQueen 3. By my car 4. Odoru Daisousasen 5. Spending money 6. Kate Moss

Ryoh Takahashi, Apparel, Age 25
1. Yoshinoya 2. Lot of colors 3. By train 4. Odoru Daisousasen 5. Gambling 6. Kou Shibasaki (Japanese Actress)

Sadayoshi Naoki, Manufacturing, Age 20
1. I don’t eat on the run 2. True Religion 3. By train 5. Cigarettes 6. Yukie Nakama (Japanese Actress)

Kareha, Press, Age 26
1. Sandwich 2. Minimalism 3. By bike 4. Violent Cop by Takeshi Kitano 5. Night life 6. Gary Oldman

Eri, Student, Age 20
1. A rice ball 2. Gothic 3. By train 4. Castle in the Sky 5. Cigarettes 6. You (Japanese actress)

Genki Nagakura, Pro Gambler, Age 24
1. A rice ball 2. Masculine 3. By car or train 4. Akira 5. Talking too much 6. Neko Hiroshi (Japanese Comedian)

Rin, Office Lady, Age 24
1. A drink 2. My style today 3. By train 6. KinKi Kids

Miyuki Miyata, Student, Age 19
1. A rice ball or bread 2. Lolita 3. By train 5. Checking out guys 6. Johnny Depp