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Enjoy Hokkaido Winter with "Drift Ice Gourmet"
Abashiri. Monbetsu. Shari. Rasu. Located along the Sea of Okhotsk, these four cities in Hokkaido are great places to see drift ice or ryuhyo in Jap...
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 H...
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...
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...
5 Tips for Traveling Cheaper in Japan
When I talk to people about traveling in Japan, I normally get a response along the lines of I'd love t...
Hanko: a Part of Daily Life in Japan that makes a Great Souvenir!
Hanko are personal seals that bear the name of their owner. These have been in use in Japan for government...
Got a Thing for Japanese Fashion? Check Out These 10 Head-Turning Bags!
The right accessory can really help you stand out from the crowd, and you’re certain to turn more t...
Finding Popular Items at ASOKO, the Treasure Trove of Bargains
ASOKO is a variety store where you can find everything from stationery goods to kitchen gadgets to every...
Vegetable Gelato in Kanazawa
Right now, gelato made from traditional foodstuffs like Kaga-Yasai (indigenous vegetables cultivat...
10 Must-Have Health and Beauty Items from Matsumoto Kiyoshi
Japan is a hugely popular travel destination for tourists from other Asian countries, but you might be s...
