Posts Tagged ‘Shopping’

Tokyo Retro Game Store Guide – Where to Buy for Beginners

  It is widely considered amongst the gaming community worldwide that Japan is the mecca of video games. Japan has a long history of being at the forefront of the industry with companies like Nintendo, Sony and Square Enix dominating the competition. Many collectors all over the world travel to Japan now to buy the old school games from their childhoods or to complete their extensive […]

August 2020 , , , ,

The 4 Best Places to Buy Souvenirs in Tokyo – A Tokyoite’s Recommendations

  A lot of people think that it is easy to find places to buy souvenirs in Tokyo because there are millions of shops there. Fair enough… but it used to be very difficult for me to find the right places to buy souvenirs for my Aussie friends.   Then, one of my friends from Tokyo suggested where to go for great souvenir shopping. Her advice is perfect!  So, let me […]

June 2020 , , , ,

Harajuku: forget kawaii fashion, welcome to vintage heaven

    Tokyo is well known as a shopping paradise. With a large variety of shops and long opening hours, you have many hours of fun ahead. The plethora on offer can be overwhelming, and if you are not looking for the obvious, a little guidance is crucial. Let’s have a look at where to find great vintage shops in Harajuku!     Behind Harajuku: ‘Ura Hara’ […]

March 2020 , ,