6 Traditional Japanese Sword Hataya John Carter Japanese Sword Hataya specialises in trading swords or Katanas meaning you too can own a piece of Japan's past.
11 Street & Urban Strolling Sannenzaka Ninenzaka Bonson Lam Moments from the Geishas of Gion can be found the ma and pa shops of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka. You can buy textiles, accessories,..
Shopping Districts Kyu-Karuizawa Shopping Street Peter Sidell In the resort town of Karuizawa in Japan's Nagano prefecture, there's a pedestrianized kilometer of stores selling sou..
Souvenirs Naoshima Shio Cider Cordelia Ding Naoshima is not only famous for its art, but also for its local delicacies. The island is known for salt harvesting, and so you..
Souvenirs Don Quijote on Tanuki Koji Arcade R.S. Reynolds A visit to Sapporo's Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade results in an exploration of the Don Quijote store
11 Grocery Stores Kusatsu Farmers' Shop Peter Sidell In Kusatsu in Japan's Gunma prefecture, the Farmers' Shop sells locally produced food and drinks, including wines, beers..
Fashion Yanaka in Moving Images Niek Ceylan A short compilation showcasing the beauty of Tokyo's old-town Yanaka district
9 Souvenirs Takahashi Ameya Avery Choi Takahashi Magozaemon first opened its door in 1624 and has been selling traditional Japanese confectioneries on the streets of Joetsu..