Recently, unmanned operated stores can be found in various places. Especially near university campuses, these types of stores are easily accessible. The younger generation, accustomed to doing things themselves, tends to naturally gravitate towards places where prices are lower, even if it involves a bit of effort. “Seoul Yonsei-dong Self-Service Print Shop, Print Cafe 24” You can find such unmanned ...
Hanyang University, situated in Wangsimni, Seoul, is one of the prestigious universities in South Korea. Generally, in the field of humanities, it is considered a prestigious institution, following the order of Seoul National University, Yonsei University, Korea University, Sungkyunkwan University, Sogang University, and Hanyang University. Notably, Hanyang University is the only campus with a subway station within its premises. This ...
After completing the departure inspection at Narita Airport, we entered the duty-free area, marking the final leg of our journey. During a previous Tokyo trip, we departed from Terminal 3. Terminal 3, at that time, was relatively quiet, with only about 5-6 stores in the duty-free area, giving it a somewhat empty feeling. However, we managed to purchase some commemorative ...
In Akihabara, the hub of Japanese subculture, you can discover various general stores. Many of these stores primarily sell character goods related to manga, animation, and figures. Sofmap is one such store, and what sets it apart from other general stores is its offering of a diverse range of products, including books. “Sofmap Merged with Bic Camera” Sofmap was absorbed ...
Akihabara in Tokyo is a haven for Japanese subculture, featuring numerous stores selling various subculture products. Among these stores, “Kotobukiya” is recognized as one of the prominent ones. “Japanese Model Maker, Kotobukiya (コトブキヤ)” Kotobukiya is one of the Japanese model maker companies. Starting as a company primarily focused on figures, it is currently the second-largest figure company in Japan, following ...
Akihabara in Tokyo is considered the epicenter of otaku culture. It’s a place where you can easily find various subculture products, especially focusing on subcultures like manga, animation, and more. It’s known as one of the best places in Japan for subculture, and even internationally, some travelers purposely visit this area. “Akihabara in Tokyo” Currently, Akihabara is surrounded by buildings ...
While in South Korea, KakaoTalk is widely used by the entire nation, in Japan, it is no exaggeration to say that almost the entire population uses an online messenger called “LINE.” LINE is a mobile messenger created by Naver in South Korea, and although it failed to dominate the market against KakaoTalk in South Korea, it succeeded in Japan. Currently, ...
Harajuku in Tokyo is a place similar to Hongdae in South Korea, attracting many young people. Along Takeshita Street, which is the main street of Harajuku, you can see various shops lined up on both sides, making it easy to find stores selling unique clothing and accessories. While passing through Harajuku Street, our party noticed a store selling distinctive products ...
While you can’t find Disneyland in Korea, in Tokyo, Japan, you can explore both Disneyland and DisneySea. Although these attractions are a bit away from Tokyo’s city center and are known for drawing large crowds, they are also renowned for their expensive hotel accommodations. “Disney Stores Scattered Throughout Tokyo City” To cater to those who might find it challenging to ...
While Apple Stores have become common in major areas of Seoul, they have been present in Japan’s large cities long before they appeared in South Korea. In Tokyo, especially in areas like Ginza, Shibuya, and Omotesando, you can find several Apple Stores. “Apple Store Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan” During my visit to Tokyo in 2018, I attempted to visit the ...
Japan can be considered a paradise for subculture enthusiasts, with many stores offering products related to subculture. “Animate” is one such specialty store dealing with various products related to manga and anime. As a franchise, it operates throughout Japan. “Animate – Largest Number of Stores in Japan” Animate is recognized as the animation and manga-related store with the most extensive ...
Japan, especially Tokyo, has seen the flourishing of “subculture.” As a result, it’s easy to find stores that specialize in products related to this subculture. Among the franchise stores that handle such products, “Mandarake” is one of them. “Mandarake,” based in Nakano, Tokyo, is one of the world’s largest manga and anime shopping malls that deals with used and rare ...