Big Boss 3D Billboard in Shibuya Tokyo, Japan
Category Archives: QUIRKY JAPAN
08
Oct
Oct
“Don Don Don, Donki, Don Don Donki…” – you know you’ve arrived at a Japan Don Quijote or MEGA Don Quijote store when you hear the legendary theme tune on loop! Welcome to Don Quijote, Japan’s most famous chain store, with a cartoon penguin as the main mascot (Donpen). Don Quijote department stores are home […]
08
Oct
Oct
Japan is one of the most beautiful countries in the world but not just because of its scenic landscapes or natural wonders – look down towards the sidewalk and you’ll see joyful Japanese manhole covers with incredible designs and artwork. Japanese Manhole covers (マンホール蓋 – Manhōru futa) are colourful and often delightfully designed with intricate […]
08
Oct
Oct
Kanpai! Walk around any major Japanese city and it won’t be long before you see the gleaming lights and hanging pub sign of a HUB Bar or 82 Ale House. One of Japan’s biggest bar chains with over 100 pubs, the 82 Ale House and HUB pubs are British themed pubs that have (VERY) happy […]
07
Oct
Oct
Take a ride on Japan’s only Don Quijote Ferris Wheel, the epic Ebisu Tower in Dotonbori, Osaka. Obviously no trip to Japan is complete without a visit to Japan’s most famous discount chain, Don Quijote. For the ultimate Don Quijote experience in Japan, you need to take a spin on the Ebisu Tower Don Quijote […]
20
Jul
Jul
An eclectic and epic array of events, Tokyo’s immersive experiences in 2025 are bigger and better than ever, with Teamlabs Borderless now reopen and Tokyo Immersive Fort now open in Odaiba. From teamlab to Tokyo Joypolis, Art Aquariums to Trick Art, there is an immersive event in Tokyo to suit all ages (and budgets), with […]
07
Jun
Jun
Pocky perfection! Time to take a snack break with Japan’s most iconic thin chocolate biscuit; Pocky has plenty of flavours to choose from and is easily available in pretty much every Japanese convenience store. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pocky JP（ポッキー日本公式） (@pocky_jp) A pocketful or purse of Pocky is a pleasurable […]
CONVENIENCE STORES, FOOD AND DRINK, QUIRKY JAPAN
Cult of Japanese Egg Sandwiches from Convenience Stores
06
Jun
Jun
The famous Japanese egg sandwiches are an egg-cellent reason to visit the Land of the Rising Sun (no yolk!). One of the cheapest and most famous snacks in Japan, egg sandwiches (‘tamago sando’) from a convenience store may not be an elegant epicurean experience like Kobe beef or Japanese ramen, but it is a fun […]
06
Jun
Jun
We’re crazy for Kit Kats! Any chocolate fan or traveller to Japan is likely to be captivated by the sheer number of Japanese Kit Kat flavours available. Over the years, there have been over 300 different Japanese Kit Kats to try and taste (but alas many are limited edition). Kit Kats in Japan are almost […]
CONVENIENCE STORES, FOOD AND DRINK, QUIRKY JAPAN
Cult of Lawson’s Fried Chicken Kara-age Kun Nuggets in Japan
06
Jun
Jun
Lawson’s chicken in Japan is a ‘clucking’ good reason to visit the Land of the Rising Sun. Putting the fun into kara-age kun, virtually every visitor to the Lawson convenience store in Japan will have tried this classic fried chicken nugget snack at some point. Convenience store chicken in Japan is big business, with all […]