A few easy ways to support local business in Japan (while nabbing yourself a bargain too).
Make some yen from your overflowing closet and clutter.
A guide on where to get games, where to play them and even how to find people to play with.
Designer wear for a fraction of the price.
Don't know a lick of Japanese? Let us help you navigate supermarket aisles and identify the most common food staples.
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Lots of winter deals to be had. And don't forget to pick up a fukubukuro or "lucky bag"—filled with last year's inventory at a bargain.
Shinjuku's West Exit Camera Town is where you'll find close to every camera available on the market.
In a nation of craftsmen and perfectionists, Japanese antiques are often high quality, and make for great souvenirs. Here are 5 items to look out for.
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Towering over central Shibuya all its metallic silver glory, Shibuya 109 is a department store that couldn’t possibly exist anywhere else but Japan.
Yoyogi Village is a pick-and-mix selection of eco-friendly shops, trendy cafes, terrace hangouts and a tropical garden with exotic plants.
With so many options for Japanese knives, where should you start?
It’s not all Prada and Louis Vuitton, there are plenty of fun and cheap places to be a consumer in Tokyo.
Harajuku is a good place for vintage (ie. used) clothing. You can try out Kinji or Mirror in Harajuku, stroll down the road to Bingo in Shibuya or head to nearby Shimokitazawa.
For a taste of ye olde Tokyo, fill your boots at Ameyokocho Market in Ueno. Don Quijote with stores everywhere is another cheapo shopping experience you shouldn’t miss.
And if you prefer to do your shopping online, Buyee is a good place to start.
