JAPAN TRAVEL
The Cheapest And Sweetest Places In Japan
The term dagashi in Japanese refers to cheap sweets or candy, also known as “penny sweets,” and was originally created as a source of sugary delights for people without much money to spare.
Dagashi these days come in many varieties and have a...

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The Longest Open Air Market In Japan
One of the city's most beloved (and fun!) institutions, Kochi's Sunday Market has been held for over 300 years! It is also the longest in Japan, stretching over 1.3km down the palm tree-lined road that leads to Kochi Castle.
Every Sunday hundreds ...

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 A Unique Range Of Organic And Plant-Based Products
Located in the Nishi-Azabu area of Tokyo, Oizumi Kojo is part-restaurant and part-grocery store.
The focus here is on organic and plant-based products, with the mindset that taking in food that is good for the body and the environ...

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A Chic Shopping Mall With A Bit Of Everything
Ueno is a destination that doesn't lack shopping options, and whether you want to experience a traditional market like Ameya Yokocho or enjoy the convenience of a mall within a train station, this part of the city has you covered. Another...

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Shop Of Serrendipitous Finds
Mini Recycle Shop is named after the icon of 1960s British popular culture, the Mini Cooper. It is run by Fujiwara-san, who drives a Mini himself and loves all things Mini. You will find a lot of drawings, pictures and miniature models of this small econo...

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GAIJINPOT TRAVEL
Grab your pokeballs, a wild Mewtwo has appeared in Tokyo.
In stark contrast to other Pokémon Centers around Japan, the Shibuya outlet is a bit… dark. Its black walls and neon lights fall right in line with Shibuya’s reputation for underground fashion and partying.
The incubation ...

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Open 11am-8pm daily
A wide selection of Miyagi-ken sake - some fifty or sixty varieties - is one of the main attractions of this Miyagi-ken prefectural antenna shop.
 
You'll also find Sendai beef and beef tongue products, fresh fish and seafood in season, cheese and dairy products, a...

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One of Suginami's famous shopping streets
Dripping with local charm and rating highly on the suburban strolling meter, Japan's shotengai shopping streets can be found in almost every suburb or district that you visit. Ranging in size from an easy gathering of a handful of local shops...

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Comfort And Luxury Meets In Ginza
The New Hampshire-born brand synonymous with fun furniture looks further to cement its Japan presence with the launch of a Tokyo flagship showroom at Yogibo Ginza.
 
Opened August 2019 in the capital's luxury Ginza district, Yogibo specialises in...

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 The roofed shopping street Hirose-dori starts right across the road from the West Exit of Sendai JR Station and stretches almost until Nishi Park. It’s very comfortable to stroll along in any weather.
On the street you will find all sorts of shops, including large ones like AEON and...

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