SHOPPING

Experience the Culture of the Edo Period in Ningyocho, Tokyo’s Doll Town

by guest writer Laura LossNingyocho is a neighborhood of the Nihonbashi district, located in Tokyo’s Chuo ward. In the Edo period, it was a ...

Well-known for its population of stray cats, Ueno Sakuragi lies only a short walk from both the Ueno and N...

Abashiri. Monbetsu. Shari. Rasu. Located along the Sea of Okhotsk, these four cities in Hokkaido are gr...

Opened in 1950, the Harajuku location of the toy store KIDDY LAND is something of a local landmark in the H...

In addition to famous temples, shrines, and other cultural sights, the variety stores of Japan are also ...

by guest writer Laura LossYou might want to look again: that’s not a lemon, it’s a yuzu! Fir...

Tsukiji is a large wholesale market that handles much of the fresh fish and produce that makes its way int...

When I talk to people about traveling in Japan, I normally get a response along the lines of I'd love t...

Hanko are personal seals that bear the name of their owner. These have been in use in Japan for government...

The right accessory can really help you stand out from the crowd, and you’re certain to turn more t...

ASOKO is a variety store where you can find everything from stationery goods to kitchen gadgets to every...