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 …
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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 …
The Best Japanese Experiences and Souvenirs (Part II)
Japan is one of my favorite countries– for both otherworldly experiences and for the fantastic souvenirs to bring home. Read more about what makes Japan such a unique destination to …
Best 27 Japanese Souvenirs and Experiences Around Tokyo (Kanto) Part I
Because there are so many fantastic Japanese souvenirs and experiences, this post will come in two parts, this is part I. In Japan, the magic is in the subtlety. Other …
Keeping One Eye Open: Daruma and the Art of the Japanese Wish
Wishes can be precarious things. A good wish should come straight from the heart, free of calculation, prudence and caution. Overthink a wish and you risk wishing for the wrong …
Shopping for Japanese Souvenirs at Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple
If you are day tripping from Tokyo, consider Kawasaki’s Daishi Heikenji temple, only a 20 minute train ride from Tokyo. Not only is the Daishi Heikenji temple pretty fabulous, but …