Department Stores Muji Design Store Kyoto Bonson Lam Founded in 1980 by the Seiyu Group, Muji (short for Mujirushi Ryōhin), eschewed the glitz of that time, and instead led the wa..
9 Souvenirs Plastic Food at Kappabashi, Asakusa Manish Prabhune Attractive synthetic food displays in Japan are sourced from Kappabashi, a street also famous for kitchenware in general.
Historical Best of the Yanai Historic District Sandra Isaka Travel to Yamaguchi Prefecture and 'time slip' into Japan's past in Yanai City's lovely historic district, only..
Historical A Day Trip to Yūki, Ibaraki Niaya Harper Yūki, Ibaraki - A city with a long tradition of Japanese textile and craft and the birthplace of Yūki-Tsumugi.
12 Souvenirs Yamato Station Antique Market Carrie Jacobs Yamato Station Antique Market. Over 200 vendors sell Japanese ceramics, art, kimonos, kokeshi (vintage dolls), instruments, jewlery,..
Historical Images of Cows and Bulls in Japan Elena Lisina Images of cows and bulls are quite rare at Japanese temples and shrines, but they are quite popular in the Aizu region of Fuku..
Souvenirs Necodan Cat-themed Gift Store Saskia Gilmour Necodan is gift store specialising in only cat-themed items moments from Kita Senju Station just north of Tokyo. It is a joy for..
10 Fashion Don Quijote at Roppongi Valerie Kor Halloween is coming! Whether you are looking for a terrifying, cute, sexy, or straight-up amusing costume, you can find it at ..