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Chiba's own mini Tsukiji market
Mention a fish market in Japan and most would point you to Tsukiji market. But in nearby Chiba Prefecture, Matsudo Nanbu Ichiba presents a cosier option if you want to escape the crowd.
Hop on the Chiyoda line on the Tokyo Metro to Ayase Station, conti...

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Even in stylish Yurakucho, Muji sticks to its principles
Founded in 1979, MUJI, is a Japanese retail company that produces and sells a wide array of consumer and household goods. Written 無印良品 in Japanese, MUJI literally means 'no-logo', pointedly referencing the company's philoso...

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Japanese confectionery shop with 22 year history
Just steps from Anamoriinari Station on the Keikyu Line, the bright lights and colorful displays of Isozakiya beckon locals and visitors alike to taste the wonderful wagashi creations.
The shop, which has been open for 22 years, offers...

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Affordable furniture and interior goods
Nitori is the IKEA of Japan selling affordable furniture and interior goods. With more than three hundred stores in Japan, and about fifty stores overseas, it is a great place to shop, not only for those setting up home in Japan, but also for s...

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Classic wagashi sweets crafted by hand
Whether you are counting calories or strictly observing a vegan diet, wagashi, Japanese traditional sweets, are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth the Japanese way. Perhaps you are more into savory, complex flavors. Kikuya, a wagashi confec...

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A small but cool Mishima shopping center
Right across the road from the south gate of Mishima Taisha shrine, Taisha no Mori is a small, charming shopping center, home to a cluster of shops and cafes in a stylish, contemporary setting.
The design is minimal, spacious and modern, with ...

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Enjoy shopping at this bright suburban mall
In the western suburbs of Tokyo, Ebina is home to not one but two shopping malls. In the beginning there was Vinawalk, a cheery, colourful outdoor shopping centre, complete with a cute train for the kids, two cinemas and its own pagoda; the...

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Models and more in Shimbashi
Planes, trains and automobiles.
And boats, helicopters, tanks, and pretty much anything else you could possibly imagine out of little plastic bits, paint and motors.
The Tamiya Plamodel Factory store in Shimbashi sells more than 6000 of these things and p...

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Making the most out of your day at this popular street
You can really make a day out of going down one road. Leading up to the Sensō-ji temple is none other than Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street. You might have heard of this popular site, though it's not often you are given advice on...

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Tastes of home in central Tokyo
National Azabu is located in one of Tokyo's most international communities right in the heart of Minato Ward. It is a short distance from Hiroo Station on the Hibiya subway line. The supermarket provides an international experience - from the indoor de...

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