Tag: shopping
Where to Buy English Books in Tokyo
You’re in Tokyo and fancy a read but you don’t know where to buy English books. While there’s no shortage of bookshops in the city, it's disappointing to wander and not find something you can enjoy. Luckily, book lovers have plenty of...
Kyoto After Dark: An Evening Stroll through Pontocho and Gion
Kyoto is the gently lit canal to Tokyo’s fit-inducing neon—part of its charm for many. As such, once the sun goes down and the monks close the temple gates, many visitors are left wondering what’s next. If you still have energy for...
Finding Good Fortune on an Ebisu Tour
The area of Ebisu, close to the din of Shibuya, is the perfect place to spend a lazy Sunday. The area is named after the Japanese god of fortune associated with good luck and fisherman, but many visitors may associate the name...
Enter a Magical Wonderland at the Shibuya Disney Store
For Disney fans, a visit to Japan is a no brainer. There’s Tokyo Disneyland, the unique Tokyo DisneySea and more kawaii (cute) merchandise than you could ever hope to carry home. If you’re in the mood for a little shopping, or want...
Tokyo’s Fabled 100 Yen Stores: Our Top Picks
For cash-strapped travellers, Tokyo’s 100 yen stores are a godsend. One hundred yen equals roughly one American dollar. And as a result, they’re the perfect place to pick up small, cheap souvenirs in bulk. Furthermore, unlike most Western dollar stores, the products...
Ikebukuro Tour: Sunshine City and Beyond
Of all the major transit and shopping hubs in Tokyo, Ikebukuro seems to get the least attention. While Shibuya is famous for its youthful vibe, and Shinjuku is renowned for its winding neon-lit streets, Ikebukuro seems a bit more ambiguous. However, visitors...
Get Your Seafood and Shopping Fix in Hakodate: The Morning Market and Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
Planning to ski or snowboard in Japan? You’ll want to head to Hokkaido, Japan’s northern island. It’s a verifiable winter wonderland. Every year, millions of tourists visit and carve up its snowy slopes. Meanwhile, those traveling up from Tokyo should consider making...
Roppongi Tour: Soaring Heights and Night Life
Full of bustling shoppers and businesspeople by day and partygoers by night, Roppongi seems to transform with the movement of the sun. Whether you’re there for high-end shopping or hoping to hit the dance floor, getting the most out of your time...
Aoyama Trek: A Nature and Architecture Walk
Tokyo is a sprawling metropolis with countless landscapes to explore. Besides the main touristy areas, there are plenty of beautiful, lesser-known neighbourhoods worth visiting which include fascinating architecture. On our trek through the Aoyama area, we'll visit some of the works of...
Digging Through Don Don Down on Wednesday
Shopping for second-hand clothing in Tokyo isn’t quite the cost-saving measure it is in other countries. Used clothing is fairly well preserved in Japan and prices reflect that. Don Don Down on Wednesday, however, is an exception. With branches scattered around the...
