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Japan can truly be a shopper's paradise. Japanese people love to bring home souvenirs from their travels, and gift-giving has a strong tradition, meaning that even small towns deep in the countryside usually have an array of local specialties for sale. Of course there is no lack of shopping opportunities in urban areas, whether you are looking for a unique gift or the latest fashion trends.

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Finding Large-Sized Women’s Apparel in Japan

If you’re a woman who wears anything larger than a size US-10/UK-14/German-40, you’re going to find it very difficult to find apparel of any kind that fits. Not only are the body dimensions proportioned differently here, but the range of clothes of larger sizes are extremely limited. This article tells you all the options you have to make-over your wardrobe!!

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Nancy Japancy

August 6, 2016

A Traveller's Guide to Transportation in Japan

Japan has a transportation network that extends from the heights of its famed Shinkansen bullet trains down to bicycles. While the cost of traveling long distances can appear expensive at first, thrifty travelers can find a variety of discounts to make trips more affordable. Be sure to explore your options thoroughly to find what's best for your budget.

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Christopher Gearhardt

July 27, 2016

The Pocket Monsters' Store: Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo

There is no doubt that, by now, the Pocket Monsters are one of the most famous symbols and image of contemporary Japanese animation, video-games and entertainment business sector. On the second floor of the Sunshine City alpa shopping mall is Japan's largest Pokemon Center: the Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo. So let us go and 'Catch 'em All'!

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Elena Perez

July 23, 2016

Exploring the University of Tokyo Campus

Also known as Todai, University of Tokyo is famously known among Japan as the most prestigious university in the nation and also in Asia. Approximately 145,000 people visited its school festival this past May, and many tourists from around the country, or even outside the country, visit the campus year-round. So what’s there to see in University of Tokyo? What are some of the must-see spots? Here’s an easy guide to grasp the essence of the campus.

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Laura Saikawa

July 21, 2016

Tokyo’s Very Own Snoopy Museum

If you grew up speaking English, it is very likely that reading the Peanuts comic strip was a staple in your childhood. Illustrated by Charles M Schulz, the Peanuts comic series has been called one of the greatest and most influential comic strips in history. Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Woodstock and friends are characters familiar to those who have read the comic strip. The Snoopy Museum, Tokyo is located in Roppongi!

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Micole Soh

July 5, 2016