Shinsekai in Osaka is something else, a vintage Osaka neighborhood full of retro restaurants, bright neon lights and the famous Tsutenkaku Tower. Known as Osaka’s ‘New World’ District, it is fine to visit any time of day but Shinsekai comes alive at night. From 24 hour izakayas to late night-shopping, Shinsekai is buzzing with back […]
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Hidden away in the backstreets of Dotonbori amongst all the okonomiyaki and izakayas, Osaka’s Hozenji Temple is perhaps best known for its moss-covered statue of the deity Fudo-myo-o. One of the most unusual and beautiful Buddhist temples in Osaka, the tiny temple of Hozenji and its moss-like figure is an easy two minute walk from […]
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Kanpai to Tokyo’s craft beer bar scene and brewery beer halls! From Tokyo’s top taprooms to more modern pubs, Tokyo’s craft beer bars are a fun thing to do after a day of sightseeing. Tokyo has much to offer craft beer drinkers, from pour your own pints in Shinjuku to Japan’s oldest beer hall (Ginza […]
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Are you ‘coming soon’ to Japan? We’re so ‘excited’ to talk about TENGA, Japan’s top (self) love toy – there are lots of lovely latex gadgets and fantastic plastic gadgets that bring the male ‘members’ of Japan great ‘pleasure’. TENGA suction cups are a popular self-love tool widely available in adult shops and even Don […]
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Shinjuku shines at night! One of Tokyo’s most dazzling districts (and with the world’s busiest train station), Shinjuku is packed full of interesting activities and things to do. From the atmospheric alleyways of Golden Gai and Omoide Yokochō through to the night-time sights and sounds of Kabukichō and karaoke, Shinjuku is a top Tokyo neighbourhood […]
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Are you grappling with what are the best Tokyo sumo wrestling things to do? Can’t tell your ‘Yori-Kiri’ from your Tsuri-Dashi’? From chowing down on ‘chanko nabe’ (sumo wrestler stew) to visiting the free official sumo museum, there are lots of sumo wrestling sights and activities in Tokyo. Easily the best thing to do is […]
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Asakusa in Tokyo is a rich mix of the old and new Japan, where the remains of Tokyo’s old Shitamachi city and historic temples combine with tall skyscrapers and an epic entertainment district. It is perhaps most famous for the Senso-ji Temple and its extensive grounds but there is so much more to do in […]
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Japan has lots of collectible toys from gachapons to TOMY Tomica cars but one of the most popular items of merchandise is the ‘Blind Box’. They can be bought in most Kawaii gift or toy shops and major department stores. From Sanrio to Pop Mart, Pokemon to Mofusand, there are lots of Blind Box toys […]
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No trip to Japan is complete with looking around a 100 Yen store – if you are looking for fun souvenirs, cute stationery or even toys for your pets back home, 100 Yen stores in Japan are a treasure trove of gifts (plus to be honest, some terrible tat)! 100 Yen shops in Japan are […]
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We love Lawson Japan! No trip to Japan is complete without a trip to a convenience store (also known as ‘konbini’ locally). You are spoiled for choice with over 56,000 convenience stores in Japan but Lawson is one the leading shops, with over 13,000 stores (plus thousands more overseas). From their incredible egg sandwiches or […]