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The North Face Purple Label and a nature tour of Daikanyama.

THE NORTH FACE PURPLE LABEL" has an inseparable relationship with nature. This season, the message "STROLL IN THE SHIZEN" expresses the importance of paying attention to nature in the city. The NORTH FACE PURPLE LABEL's flagship store "NANAMICA MOUNTAIN" has its roots in Daikanyama, Tokyo. Although this town has a fashionable and sophisticated image, if you look around, you will find nature everywhere, and it is truly a place where you can enjoy "Stroll in the Shizen". This time, clad in Natural Dye Product clothes made with natural dyes and with a special map in hand, we explored the nature of Daikanyama, which is within walking distance from Nana Mika Mountain.

Photo_Houmi Sakata

Styling_Toshihiko Hirano

Hair&Make Up_Tenju Okazaki

Illustration_yua

Text_Yuichiro Tsuji

Edit_Soma Takeda,Yosuke Ishii

SPOT 02_SAIGOYAMA PARK The view from the greenery is the same as it was in the past.

The North Face Purple Label 65/35 bay head cloth field jacket ¥38,500, ripstop nylon twill shorts ¥26,400, printed T-shirt dyed with a dye based on daffodil stems ¥16,500, (all Nanamica), other items: (Nanamica) Mountain) , other personal effects of the stylist

Right: [The North Face Purple Label] polyester linen field zip-up shirt ¥22,000, printed T-shirt ¥16,500, denim wide tapered pants ¥24,200 (all Nanamica Mountain), other personal effects of stylist

Another Daikanyama landmark is located along the old Yamanote Street. Yes, it is "Saigoyama Park. The park is filled with greenery and man-made waterfalls, allowing visitors to feel the richness of nature even in the middle of the city.

Besides, the observatory in the park offers a panoramic view of the Meguro cityscape, and if the weather is fine, Mt. Fuji, if the weather permits. The view was once depicted in ukiyoe prints during the Edo period (1603-1867), and the park is an emotional place where visitors can feel the scenery of that time.

, a perfect urban oasis to take a breather between strolls. The cherry blossom trees at the top of the hill make it a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing, and you may want to spend some time here with your friends or partner to relax. Even a jovial man may find himself chatting with friends and smiling more than usual. . It must be because he feels more relaxed in nature.

INFORMATION

Saigoyama Park

The name of the park derives from the fact that the younger brother of Saigo Takamori, Suido, built his mansion on this land during the Meiji Era (1868-1912). Because of its elevated location, the park commands a panoramic view of the Meguro area, and is a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing in the spring. A man-made waterfall with a drop of 20 meters is also a unique feature of this park.

8 minutes walk from "Nanamica Mountain."
Address: 2-10-28 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo