What to Buy at a Japanese 7-Eleven Convenience Store
When thinking back on favorite experiences in a country, sometimes it’s not the big attractions that stand out in your memory so much as the unusual quirks. Which bring me …
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Best Japanese Souvenirs to Buy at Asakusa Market in Tokyo
If you are visiting Tokyo on a short trip and need one-stop shopping for Japanese souvenirs, Asakusa market is the place to go. For one, Asakusa is not just a …
Crazy Shopping and Cosplay in Tokyo’s Harajuku District
Before I visited Japan, I imagined the entire country to be filled with crazy fashions and cosplay, maid cafes and trendsetters. On arrival in Tokyo I quickly learned this was …
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 …
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 …