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Kuromon Market: Osaka’s Foodie Paradise

Kuromon Market: Osaka’s Foodie Paradise

Osaka is home to one of Japan’s most vibrant food cultures. There’s even a saying that goes while people from Kyoto will squander the...

Kyoto Tasting Tour: Nishiki Market

Kyoto Tasting Tour: Nishiki Market

Nishiki Market is known as the kitchen of Kyoto. This street is home to some 130 stores that sell ingredie...

Tasting Tour of Osaka

Tasting Tour of Osaka

Osaka is often referred to as the kuidaore no machi, meaning "the city where you’ll bring financial ...

natto at sendai-ya

All-you-can-eat natto at Sendai-ya!

Sushi. Sukiyaki. Tempura. Mochi. Just the mention of Japanese food makes your mouth water. And then the...

Star Wars Bento Goods & Cooking Utensils

Star Wars Kitchen & Lunch Goods

Specializing in plastic figures and models, Kotobukiya’s store in Akihabara stocks a variety o...

HARAJUKU CHICAGO

HARAJUKU CHICAGO

If you’re in the market for authentic kimono that won’t blow your entire shopping budget, ...

10 Can't Miss Snacks from Don Quijote!

10 Can't Miss Snacks from Don Quijote!

Whether you’re buying them as souvenirs or as treats for yourself, you'll want to stock up on ...

DiG! Tested and Approved! Instant Meals From Japan: Top Six "Just Add Water!" Instant Meals

While instant ramen may be a staple in the diets of many university students, it's just one of the many typ...

DiG! Tested and Approved! Instant Meals From Japan: Top Five Heat ’n’ Eat Curries

Fast, cheap, and delicious, it’s not surprising that many tourists like to buy instant foods as souveni...

The Great Souvenir Survey in AKIHABARA

What do people buy when they visit Tokyo? We interviewed tourists in Akihabara, an area famous for uniqu...

The Great Souvenir Survey in Akihabara: Manga, Models, and More!

What do people buy when they visit Tokyo? We interviewed tourists in Akihabara, an area famous for uniqu...