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Character Goods Galore: KIDDY LAND Harajuku Location
Opened in 1950, the Harajuku location of the toy store KIDDY LAND is something of a local landmark in the Harajuku / Omotesando area. Here you can fi...
A Once-in-a-lifetime Experience—a Taste of Japan
by SHUN GATEOriginally published October 2016The taste and look of Japanese sweets, each one hand-cra...
Limited-Time "Your Name" Cafe Now Open in Ikebukuro!
Animated film Your Name (Kimi No Na Wa) has become a global sensation. Now fans of the film can relive some ...
Great Deals and Character Goods: Explore Some of Osaka's Variety Stores
In addition to famous temples, shrines, and other cultural sights, the variety stores of Japan are also ...
13 Ways You Can Enjoy Yuzu, Japan's Favourite Citrus Fruit
by guest writer Laura LossYou might want to look again: that’s not a lemon, it’s a yuzu! Fir...
A First-timer's Guide to Shinjuku's Golden Gai
Golden Gai is said to have started around 1950 when the black market that had arisen in front of Shinjuku S...
Go Before It's Gone: A Visit to Tsukiji Market
Tsukiji is a large wholesale market that handles much of the fresh fish and produce that makes its way int...
Tochio’s Soul Food: Golden-brown, Thick Fried Tofu
by SHUNGATEOriginally published October 2016. Information collected September 2016.Deep-fried to...
From gold leaf sweets to retro variety stores, explore more of Kanazawa by rental bike!
There's so much to see in the town of Kanazawa. Although exploring Kanazawa by bus is very convenien...
Coming Together Over Coriander at Paxi House Tokyo
My first real memory of coriander was in New York at a Mexican restaurant. A friend of mine decided to spli...
Enjoy Open-Faced Sandwiches and Flowers at Nicolai Bergmann Nomu
There's one name that's causing quite a stir in the world of floral design: Nicolai Bergmann. I...
