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 ...
In the past, collecting figures was considered part of otaku culture, but recently, the atmosphere around figure collecting hobbies seems to have become more mainstream. Now, you can find stores selling figure-related products in various locations throughout Seoul, and shops selling goods related to comics and animation are gradually appearing. Of course, compared to Japan, which can be considered the ...
KakaoTalk has become an integral part of daily life to the extent that imagining a day without it is challenging. Leveraging the success of KakaoTalk, Kakao has developed and sells character products based on the emoticons used in KakaoTalk. The place to find such products is the “KAKAO FRIENDS” store. “Gangnam KAKAO FRIENDS Store” You can also find the KAKAO ...
Seoul’s Gangnam area is considered one of the representative bustling districts in Seoul, attracting a large number of people with various shops and brands densely packed. A short distance away from the “KAKAO FRIENDS” store, which sells various products featuring characters from KakaoTalk, one can find the “LINE FRIENDS” store. “More widely used overseas than domestically, LINE Messenger” While in ...
Myeongdong Cathedral is the principal church of the Archdiocese of Seoul in the Catholic Church, an architectural masterpiece constructed in the Neo-Gothic style. The hill in Myeongdong where the cathedral stands was once known as ‘Myeongrye-bang,’ the site of the residence of Thomas Kim Beom-woo, the first pilgrim of the Catholic faith in Korea. This area witnessed the first Catholic ...
Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 commenced operations on January 18, 2018, as a response to the growing number of international travelers, necessitating the expansion of Incheon Airport. Originally planned to be situated south of Incheon Airport Terminal 1, technical constraints led to the decision to place Terminal 2 on the north side of the airport. “Incheon Airport Terminal 2, Travelmate” ...
The area in front of Hongik University in Seoul is aptly nicknamed the street of youth. Known for its youthful population, it’s a trendy and culturally sensitive area where you can find people and shops expressing diverse personalities. Thanks to this, in the vicinity of Hongdae, you can discover many shops that showcase strong individuality. Even within the “AK Plaza” ...
In the heart of Tokyo, there’s a place known as ‘Kanda Jinbocho,’ often referred to as a used bookstore or antiquarian bookshop street. You can find bookstores of various sizes here, known for primarily dealing with used books, hence its name. Some establishments also sell extremely old publications, adding another layer to its character as an antiquarian bookshop street. “Exploring ...
While exploring Kyoto Gion Street, time quickly passed. As it was going to be my last dinner in Japan, I wanted to conclude my stay with a delightful dinner. I initially attempted to visit the well-known yakitori restaurant “Mishimatei” nearby, but unfortunately, it was sold out, leaving me disappointed. “Kyoto Ramen,” a Ramen Shop Visited in Gion, Kyoto Since I ...