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Famous sweets store in Ameyoko fills a bag with sweets and a show, but is it still worth it?

This bargain bag comes with a unique performance, but things have changed over the years. Ameyoko (short for Ameya Yokocho, or “Candy Store Alley”) has changed dramatically over th...

Yoko-Cho

A Union Square izakaya that also has kaisendon.

Anime, Games & Figures Galore: Explore Osaka's Otaroad - The Otaku Hub of Western Japan

Always bustling with activity, Nippombashi Otaroad (日本橋オタロード) — known as “the Akihabara of the West” — is a popular destination for anime lovers visiting Osaka. The name “O...

Pharrell, NIGO® & KAWS to Transform Tokyo's Yurakucho Into a Massive Culture Hub

Tokyo’s Yurakucho district is getting a dramatic new transformation. In 2026, a huge new cultural space called YURAKUCHO PARK is set to open directly in front of Yurakucho Station,...

AMERICA-MURA, OSAKA, WITH KIDS

America-mura (translates to America Village). This area is well known for lots of vintage and second hand clothing stores. This can become a bit of a bar and clubbing spot later at...

Move Over, Regular Konbini: Tokyo's Brand New 'FAMIMA' Flagship is a Streetwear-Fueled Wonderland

Competition between Japan’s convenience store giants is always fierce, but FamilyMart just upped the ante. To celebrate its upcoming 45th anniversary, the chain has launched the...

池袋が家電の街に、西武百貨店横にヨドバシ　迎え撃つビックとヤマダ

東急大井町高架下に歩行者通路　大井町トラックスと商店街を結ぶ

大井町駅周辺において、3月に開業した複合施設「OIMACHI TRACKS(大井町トラックス)」と、東急大井町線高架下の商店街やイトーヨーカドーなどがある地区南側とを結ぶ東急大井町線高架下の歩行者...

「西荻高架下」6月27日グランドオープン　西荻窪・吉祥寺間に全16店

JR中央線 西荻窪駅～吉祥寺駅間の高架下施設「西荻高架下」が、6月27日にグランドオープンする。第1期、第2期と段階的にオープンしてきたが、今回の第3期をもって完成となる。アクセスは西荻窪...

New hotel in Tokyo tourist hot spot Shibuya to replace Hands store

ビッカメもヤマダもかなわんわ――開店ホヤホヤの「ヨドバシ池袋店」に潜入　元地元民が感じた“圧倒的な強み”とは

新たにオープンした「ヨドバシカメラ マルチメディア池袋」。すでにSNSなどでも大いに話題だが、元地元民から見ると……

OKACHIMACHI WITH KIDS (TOKYO)

Okachimachi is on the Yamanote line (see here for my list of things to do / eat / play with kids at every single Yamanote line station in Tokyo.) Many recommendations overlap with...

Konnichiwa Tokyo – IZIPIZI

IZIPIZI continues its international expansion with the opening of its very first store in Japan, in the heart of Tokyo, in collaboration with its trusted local partner IDEAPORT. Th...

'Gyaru' and jazz: Tourists get lost in Osaka's unexpected charms

KAPPABASHI (AKA KITCHEN TOWN)

Kappabashi (aka kitchen town) is the place to go and fossick for beautiful crockery and kitchenware.Personally, I like a mixture of old and new pieces – and was delighted to see th...

Don Quijote opens Tokyo store in Asakusa focused on overseas tourists

「新宿西口駅前とみんなが集まる池袋」──ヨドバシ池袋のテーマソング公開　ヤマダ・ビックも対抗

ヨドバシカメラは6月23日、「ヨドバシカメラ マルチメディア池袋」のテーマソングを、オープン告知動画としてYouTubeで公開した。同店は6月30日、池袋駅東口にオープンする。

Exploring Old Tokyo's Neighborhoods: 11 Things To Do in Yanesen (Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi)!

In the northeastern region of Tokyo lies the quiet sanctuary of Yanesen, where visitors can glimpse into a Japan of yesteryear. Yanesen comprises the areas of Yanaka, Nezu and Send...

Retro fashion magazines from Tokyo’s street market remind Mr. Sato of a special gift from his dad

Mr. Sato is filled with appreciation for the other Mr. Sato. Tokyo has a number of neighborhoods, such as Shibuya and Harajuku, that celebrate trendy, youthful fashions and culture...

What Are Yatai? Japan's Festival Food Stalls Serving Up Classic & Trendy Street Food

Japanese festivals are held year-round, with the Gion Festival, Tenjin Matsuri, and Kanda Festival in Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo, respectively, being the three most notable. At Ja...

スマートプリ機「HARTi Photo」が「60% MEETS OSAKA UMEDA」に登場

スマートプリ機「HARTi Photo」が「60% MEETS OSAKA UMEDA」に登場

An experiential retail space preserving the atmosphere of a host club while showcasing Kabukicho culture

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ビックカメラ、ヨドバシ上陸の「池袋」限定でポイントアップ 「池祭」開催

ビックカメラは、創業の地「池袋」を盛り上げる池袋限定の「池祭」を6月26日から開催する。毎日誰かに10万円分のビックポイントが当たる特典や、池袋地区限定の最大10%のポイントアップ企画など...