Queueing up for Japanese Cult Beauty Products: a Hundred Japanese Women Can’t be Wrong
When I saw this huge line of local Japanese women lining up in front of a department store, what did I do? Joined them of course! I quickly learned the …
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Tokyo Banana: bring home the Japanese version of a Twinkie
Tokyo Banana– an irresistible Tokyo Souvenir When passing through Tokyo station, you can’t miss the Tokyo Banana shops– the super-cute, bright yellow shop fronts are designed to attract attention. During …
Souvenir shopping Kyoto, Japan. Why Japanese customer service is the world’s best.
Walk into the accessories section of any Japanese store and you will be floored by the trays of carefully arranged, high-quality hair pins, barrettes and costume jewelry, all sparkling enticingly …
Can a Foreign Tourist Rent or Buy a Kimono in Japan? Everything you need to know!
Most tourists planning a trip to Japan are familiar with the gorgeous Japanese tradition of wearing a kimono. In this article, I will try to address some common questions I …
Furoshiki souvenirs in Kyoto, Japan: some assembly required.
A Made in Japan Souvenir: Furoshiki Furoshiki cloths have a long tradition in Kyoto, dating back over a thousand years, and have always been a popular Japanese souvenir. The best …
The Japanese Art of Gift Wrapping– Why I Love Shopping in Japan
What did we say at every cash register in Japan? “Yes, gift please.” Linds and I quickly learned that uttering these three magic words at any Japanese shop meant the …