Kanpai to Hiroshima’s sake town, Saijo which is home to nine sake breweries each with their own tasting rooms. Seven of these sake breweries are located in close proximity to Saijo train station, referred to as Sake Brewery Street (Sakagura-dori street – 西条酒蔵通り). We’ve stayed in Hiroshima a few times and on our most recent […]
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Nov
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For oodles of noodles and a fun dining experience, head to the basement and dine underground at Tokyo Station’s Ramen Street (東京ラーメンストリート) – it is also fun to combine with Tokyo Character Street. Comprising 10 ramen restaurants with dishes from different Japanese prefectures, Ramen Street is a popular spot, especially with workers (salarymen) who are […]
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Nov
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Visiting Tokyo in January? Lucky you! From the national sumo wrestling tournament in Ryogoku to sake festivals, there are many wonderful Tokyo January events and festivals. Take part in Tokyo New Year’s temple celebrations (‘Hatsumōde’) or wander through a wide array of winter illuminations – we’re excited to share epic events in Tokyo in January […]
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Nov
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We adore shopping and browsing Japan’s biggest chain stores and for beauty products in Japan, the biggest Japanese drugstore is Matsumoto Kyoshi. Some branches also have pharmacy staff to assist with your medical needs. Most high streets and city centers in Japan have Matsumoto Kiyoshi drugstores – their red yellow and blue branding is a […]
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Nov
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Eating out in Japan can sometimes be costly or a chore, but Yakiniku (AKA) Tasty! Quick! Value! BBQ is both yummy and inexpensive. Have you ever fancied having a go at barbecuing your own meat and vegetables at your table? Welcome to Yakiniku Like, which literally means ‘grilled meat’ in Japanese. Popular with locals and […]
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Nov
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We love Japanese chain stores and none more so than the cheap and cheerful second hand ‘Off’ chain that consists of Hard-Off, Book Off, Hobby Off and more. With over 1,000 ‘Off’ ハードオフ second hand stores across Japan, this is one way to buy lots of Japanese souvenirs and cut price collectibles without breaking the […]
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Nov
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‘Kanpai’ to the special 7-Eleven craft beer store in Yokohama, Japan! There are lots of cool things to do in Yokohama but this craft beer convenience store is also worth a visit and it close to all the main attractions like the Nissin Cup Noodles museum. A trip to any 7-Eleven Japan store is always […]
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Nov
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Tokyo at night is one of the best cities in the world – a kaleidoscope of colourful lights, late night bites and 24 hour shopping delights, Tokyo at night is an epic evening of entertainment. From Akihabara’s Electric Town karaoke to the Kawaii delights of Harajuku and Takeshita Street, there is something to suit all […]
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Oct
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Coco Ichibanya in Japan is the country’s number 1 casual Japanese curry restaurant (as Ichibanya literally translates as ‘number 1’), famed for its classic curry, katsu and rice dishes. Ordering in Coco Ichibanya via a tablet is simple (there are multiple language settings) and most of the stores are busy day and night (especially at […]
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Oct
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Planning a trip to Tokyo with kids? Tokyo is a safe, family friendly city in Japan with lots of children’s activities, cool kid’s attractions, cute kawaii stores and fun family things to do. From theme parks to huge robots, cat cafes to gachapons galore, there is something to suit all tastes when visiting Tokyo with […]