Tag: shopping
Sightseeing in Shibuya – Walking the Big Two Part 1
Shibuya and Shinjuku are the two biggest urban centers in Tokyo and two of the liveliest. They’re the most traversed transit hubs in the city, and vibrant destinations in their own right. While most tourists will visit the two urban centers, few...
Noren, No Life: An Everyday Element of Japanese Culture
If you’ve spent any length of time in Japan, you’ll notice many doors with large rectangular pieces of fabric hanging in front of them. Some are colourful and some aren’t. Some have Japanese characters or words written on them, while others simply...
Tokyo Farmer’s Market at UNU
The Tokyo Farmer’s Market at UNU runs every weekend, on both days, at the United Nations University near Omotesando Station. It’s a long-running community market and the perfect place to pick up fresh, local produce not individually...