Shopping for Valentine Chocolates in Tokyo
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, which means there are Valentine’s Day chocolate shopping events at department stores in Tokyo. Of course they sell normal chocolates, but they also sell cute ones, or very “Japanese” ones that would make great gifts. Below are two department stores holding Valentine’s Day events and some of the interesting chocolates that […]
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Hello Kitty and Sanrio in Tokyo
Celebrities Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Paris Hilton, all have one thing in common. They are all Hello Kitty lovers! Hello Kitty, a character of Sanrio, is one of the best loved characters in the world. Hello Kitty’s Profile Web Hello Kitty was born in 1974. Her birthday is November 11th and she […]
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Shopping at Donki (Don Quijote)
Don Quijote or “Donki” is the place to go to buy just about everything! It’s a discount store which sells electronics, clothes, costumes, makeup, sports equipment, snacks, food, drinks, games, bicycles, etc. and they are all a little cheaper than buying them somewhere else. And, they are open way past midnight! Web The stores are […]
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New Year in Tokyo
New Year’s Holiday is by far the most important holiday of Japan. Traditionally people go back to their family home and spend holiday season as a family. In Tokyo many people went back home for the holiday season, so many shops will be closed or operated on unusual schedule. For the temples and shrines they […]
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100 yen shops in Tokyo
Another thing that I really found amazing the first time I came to Japan, is the variety of goods you can buy just for 100 yen. I mean, almost literally anything can be bought at such stores as DAISO and Cando, from dinnerware to stationary, from cosmetics to garden tools; the only thing they have […]
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If you want to buy a camera in Tokyo, check this out
You may be interested in buying a camera in Tokyo. If that’s the case, you should check out these extensive articles written by Bellamy Hunt, who is a camera buyer based in Japan and runs Japan Camera Hunter. Part 1 covers Shinjuku. It also has a section on “Buying Rules” where Bellamy teaches you essential […]
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Gifts galore! Souvenir shopping
Tokyo, especially around some of the larger train stations seems like one huge shopping center, and what better place to buy something for your friends back home! Everyone has their own idea of what makes a perfect gift to give to the ones they love, but here are some suggestions of those gifts and where […]
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100yen shops and why you need them as part of your travel budget
While much of Tokyo is costly to travel and be entertained in, there is one small saving grace, and that is the 100yen shops. While there are many to choose from, offering anything under the sun, there are several I prefer. Lawson Store 100, Flet’s, and Daiso. All offer everything from edible products to cleaning […]
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8 steps how to create your own Kit Kat!
Let’s create your own Kit Kat Do you know you can create your own designed Kit Kat package in Japan? You can choose among 2 flavors between Milk chocolate (red) and Bitter chocolate (black). The price are 2,310 yen for the red ones and 2,520 yen for the black ones. All you have to do […]
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40th Anniversary Limited Edition “Thank you” Kit Kat Available Now
Nestle Japan gives a BIG “Thank you” to Japan with a limited edition Kit Kat! Celebrating the 40th anniversary release of Kit Kat in Japan and to show their gratitude, Nestle Japan has released a limited edition “Thank You” Kit Kat. There are three chocolate flavors and an “Android Kit Kat” flavor, a collaboration between […]
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