Tanukikoji: Sapporo’s Oldest Shopping Arcade
Tanukikoji–Sapporo’s oldest shopping arcade–is a roofed souvenir paradise that boasts a kilometre-long stretch with two hundred shops and seven streets worth of tourist-friendly shopping.
July 8, 2017
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Shopping Paradise of Western Tokyo: Lalaport in Tachikawa Tachihi
This large mall is a shopper’s paradise, attracting people coming straight from work on weekdays, or couples enjoying a date night on the weekend.
July 5, 2017
Where to Buy Foreign/Imported/Western Foods in Sapporo
If you miss snacks and food items from home, we have compiled a list of a few places in central Sapporo where you can get your fix.
February 22, 2017
10 Interesting Things You May not Know about Japan
Next time when you pay a visit to this wonderland, please take a note!
February 20, 2017
A Hobby for All: Next Generation World Hobby Fair 2017
Other than Nintendo, game developers such as Level 5, Capcom and Konami had set up their booths promoting their games to children. There were also card games and booths selling merchandise exclusive to the event.
February 8, 2017
How to Beat the Winter Blues in Japan
Winter is beautiful and to enjoy it you need to beat the winter blues. Here are some great tips for making the best of Japan in winter.
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January 6, 2017
Where to Find Authentic German Christmas Markets in Japan
Market squares that are transformed into beautiful little villages made of wood and fairy lights, the scent of cinnamon and oranges lingering in the air as you wander around the aisles.
December 21, 2016
Uniquely Japanese Study Aids
Here are some unique and helpful Japanese stationery, especially if you're a student.
December 14, 2016
Essential Items for Your Hijou Kitto (Emergency Bag)
So how can you make sure that you have everything you need in the case of a large earthquake, for example, that may leave you stranded (call for help)?
December 8, 2016
Socks for all seasons: Where to buy nice socks in Japan
If you want to make a good impression, you must have nice socks. But owning impressive pairs of socks to is not difficult, because there is a fantastic selection of all kinds of socks in Japan.
November 19, 2016
You Have a Delivery – the Japanese Postal Service
You've got mail! Yes, I mean it. Postal facilities in Japan that you would miss in most parts of the globe.
November 19, 2016
Last-Minute Halloween Dress-up in Tokyo
Halloween is just round the corner. Haven't decided your costume for this year? Thankfully, it isn't too hard to find what you need.
October 27, 2016
Fascinating, unusual and shocking facts about gift-giving in Japan
Anyone who has either studied about or has been to Japan will most-likely know that gift-giving permeates within the Japanese culture. The fascinating and confusing custom of Japanese gift giving can be successfully navigated with a little study and a lot of patience!
October 2, 2016
Hanbey: Showa Infused Izakaya
When you walk into the restaurant, you will be surrounded by posters and toys from generations ago. Old movie posters from the 60s, advertisement signs, country flags used during school sports days, discontinued Astro-boy figures……
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September 28, 2016
Megastore Don Quijote
It’s actually a large chain of discount stores, with over 160 locations in Japan, and 3 in Hawaii. It carries pretty much anything you can imagine, including groceries, homeware, clothing, and cosmetics, as well as some off the wall products (more on these later).
September 24, 2016
Top 10 Japanese Souvenir Items
Japan is a country that is very fond of gift giving and thus has many great souvenirs to offer! Below are my top ten.
September 12, 2016
Unique Japanese Stationery
I love Japanese stationery! First of all, its design is really cute and simple. Not only that, but the quality is good too.
September 7, 2016
Hanko Vending Machines: A Superb Souvenir
You probably heard about the hanko - The personal seal is an important part of Japanese culture and everyday life. Although the importance of hankos in everyday Japanese culture is prevalent, a personalized seal is also a great gift idea or souvenir to bring back from Japan. Whether you want to surprise a loved one with their personal name stamp in Japanese letters, or you just want it as a memory for yourself, you can get one easily without paying a lot of money, and with limited Japanese ability. Where from you might ask? From a vending machine!
September 1, 2016
