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Exploring the streets of Fukuoka, the northern shore of Kyushu
Food / Fukuoka / Shopping

Exploring the streets of Fukuoka, the northern shore of Kyushu

Posted on: May 3, 2025May 3, 2025

Fukuoka is known for its beautiful coastal scenery, yatai food stands, and ferries to Korea. Here’s what to expect with Fukuoka’s street life.

Muji is Japan’s minimalist clothing store for quality & sustainability
Fashion / Shopping

Muji is Japan’s minimalist clothing store for quality & sustainability

Posted on: March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

The Japanese are some of the most minimalist people when it comes to prioritizing only the essentials and Muji is a reflection of this ideal.

Japan’s BMI Cola drinks use dietary fibers to help you stay in shape
Combini / Drinks / Shopping

Japan’s BMI Cola drinks use dietary fibers to help you stay in shape

Posted on: March 25, 2025March 25, 2025

Using special ingredients such as indigestible dextrin dietary fibers, Japan offers a range of BMI Cola drinks that help with fat absorption!

The best chocolate delicacies in Japan (my top 5 list)
Combini / Food / Shopping

The best chocolate delicacies in Japan (my top 5 list)

Posted on: January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Japan is an absolute haven of gourmet desserts from combinis to supermarket chains, these are the 5 best chocolate delicacies I’ve tasted!

The best meals from Fresco – Japan’s 24-hour supermarket!
Food / Shopping

The best meals from Fresco – Japan’s 24-hour supermarket!

Posted on: January 21, 2025January 21, 2025

Fresco is like the Walmart or Tesco of Japan (rhymes with it too!), but unlike those supermarkets, they are open 24 hours every day!

Exploring the modern-traditional wonders of Kyoto City
Architecture / Culture / Kyoto / Shopping

Exploring the modern-traditional wonders of Kyoto City

Posted on: January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Only in Kyoto City will you find such a harmonious intertwining of traditional and modern Japanese culture. Let’s explore!

Christmas in Japan! Top 5 activities to celebrate the jolly season
Festivals / Food / Shopping / Winter

Christmas in Japan! Top 5 activities to celebrate the jolly season

Posted on: December 24, 2024December 24, 2024

Japan may not be a Christian country, but it sure as heck knows how to celebrate Christmas! Here are 5 cool things to do ’tis season!

My top 5 favorite anime merch items from Japan!
Akihabara / Anime / Dragon Ball / Shopping / Tokyo

My top 5 favorite anime merch items from Japan!

Posted on: November 8, 2024November 8, 2024

It’s a treasure trove for exclusive anime merch you won’t find anywhere else. Here are 5 of my favorite anime merch items I bought from Japan!

Kyogoku Iwai is the top choice for Kyoto antiques and incense
Culture / Kyoto / Shopping

Kyogoku Iwai is the top choice for Kyoto antiques and incense

Posted on: November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

For “Kyoto connoisseurs,” I highly recommend Kyogoku Iwai for its traditional incense sticks and authentic Japanese antiques!

Nishiki Market is home to Kyoto’s traditional food & authentic goods
Culture / Food / Kyoto / Shopping

Nishiki Market is home to Kyoto’s traditional food & authentic goods

Posted on: November 2, 2024November 2, 2024

Easily the most famous shopping street in Kyoto (and arguably Japan), Nishiki Market offers exclusive food and goods you won’t find elsewhere.

Fushimi Otesuji Shopping Street is one of Kyoto’s best-kept secrets
Cafe / Fashion / Kyoto / Restaurants / Shopping

Fushimi Otesuji Shopping Street is one of Kyoto’s best-kept secrets

Posted on: October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

While most people glamorize Kyoto’s Shijo Street and Nishiki Market, amazing shopping streets like Fushimi Otesuji go unnoticed!

Where to find the best Dragon Ball merchandise in Japan
Akihabara / Anime / Combini / Dragon Ball / Manga / Shopping

Where to find the best Dragon Ball merchandise in Japan

Posted on: September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

For a Dragon Ball fan, Japan is a shopping paradise, offering all kinds of merchandise from figures to clothing to accessories and more!

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