Department Stores in Tokyo and the Best Malls in Japan: 15 Worth a Detour (2026)
Fifteen department stores and malls in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, plus two outlets near Tokyo, with checked hours,…
Shopping in Japan: Best Spots & Malls
Department stores, malls, vintage streets and tax-free shopping tips, from Ginza to Shimokitazawa.
Shopping in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka by Station: 8 Areas, Streets and Shops (2026)
Where to shop in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka station by station, with the streets to walk, the shops…
Nakazakicho Osaka Guide 2026: Retro Cafés, Vintage Shops and Galleries Near Umeda
Nakazakicho's retro cafés, vintage shops and gallery-shops one stop from Umeda, with sourced hours, irregular closing days, late-opening…
Japanese Crafts: Where to Buy Knives, Kimono and Ceramics by City (2026)
Where to buy Japanese crafts city by city, from Kappabashi and Sakai knives to Kyoto kimono rental rules,…
Things to Do in Ginza 2026: What to Eat, See and Buy From 7am to 11pm
Ginza from 7am to 11pm: when Chuo-dori goes car-free, how to see one act of kabuki, where to…
Anime Spots in Tokyo: 13 Places Beyond Akihabara (2026 Guide)
Nakano Broadway, Ikebukuro, the Ghibli Museum, Gundam, Sanrio Puroland, Sakura Town and anime pilgrimage etiquette, with verified 2026…
Rainy day Tokyo: 14 things that still work (2026)
Fourteen indoor things to do in Tokyo when it rains, with verified 2026 prices, station access, rainy-season dates…
Namba Osaka Guide 2026: 7 Streets to Eat, Drink and Shop, Street by Street
Namba street by street: what to eat on Dotonbori, how to handle Kuromon Market's prices, Doguyasuji knives, Namba…
Japan Tax Refund From 1 November 2026: The Complete Guide to the New System
From 1 November 2026, you pay tax at the till and get it back after a customs check…
日本獨家香水：5瓶與值得購買的1瓶
Of the five bottles everyone calls Japan exclusive, only one genuinely is. Two are on sale worldwide until…
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