Where to buy popular Japanese character items: “Tokyo Character Street” at Tokyo Station
Pokémon, Rilakkuma, Hello Kitty, Ultraman, and Crayon Shin-chan! With about 30 shops featuring popular Japanese character items “Tokyo Character Street” is a shopping paradise for children as well as adults. Moreover, many of the items sold here are limited! This time, … Read more
The beautiful world of “Edo hand-painted lanterns”: A visit to Yoshinoya Shoten
Festival lanterns preserving the tradition of the Kanda Festival, the large lantern overlooking the bustle of Kabukiza Kobikicho Square, soothing votive lanterns that illuminate the precincts of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine – all these lanterns were made by Yoshinoya Shoten! This … Read more
All about Japanese chopsticks: A dive into the deep world of wooden chopsticks at “Hashikatsu Honten”
Since the store opened in 1910, “Hashikatsu Honten” carries more than 80 kinds of chopsticks, including chopsticks used by the Japanese Imperial Family, high-end disposable chopsticks for hotels, airplanes, and restaurants, and festive chopsticks when having guests for a celebrative … Read more
Shopping for Japanese washi paper in Tokyo: Dive into the world of washi at “Yamagataya Kamiten”
“Yamagataya Kamiten” in Kanda Jimbocho, Tokyo, is a Japanese paper (washi) specialty store founded in 1879. The wide variety of traditional handmade Japanese paper products includes rare washi papers from all over Japan. Washi is perfect for arts and crafts, … Read more
Visit “Suidobashi Ramen Town” for Tokyo’s most unique ramen restaurants!
If you are interested in Japanese ramen noodle soup, the Kanda Misakicho area on the south side of JR Suidobashi Station is the place to visit! From popular chain stores to unusual ramen specialty shops, there is a ramen place … Read more
Join the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at the “Harry Potter: A History of Magic” Exhibition!
This winter, Hogwarts Express departs from Tokyo Station, not from London! Every fan of the Harry Potter series would love to experience the world of Harry’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In the ongoing exhibition “Harry Potter and the History … Read more
New Year’s in Tokyo: 3 shrines and 3 restaurants to visit for Hatsumode
Last year was not the time for big New Year parties and festive gatherings. In Japan, the situation has gotten a little better, at least for now, and you might want to experience “hatsumode“, which is the custom of visiting … Read more
The authentic German “Tokyo Christmas Market 2021” is back at Hibiya Park!
With 2021 coming to an end, people are getting ready for the holidays. starting on the 10th of December, the authentic German “Tokyo Christmas Market”, which is one of Tokyo’s winter highlights, is back for another round! In this article, … Read more
It’s the holiday season! Marunouchi’s “Harry Potter” themed winter lights
The winter lights around Tokyo Station called “Marunouchi Illumination” are back this season to light up the city with its gentle lights. The overall theme is “Harry Potter – A Gift from the Wizarding World”. Stroll along Marunouchi-Naka-Dori Street and … Read more