Heading a bit south from Namba, considered the southern hub of Osaka, you’ll come across the Shinsekai and Den Den Town areas. In Shinsekai, you can find the Tsutenkaku Observatory, a tower modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris. “Jyanjyan Yokocho in Shinsekai Shopping Street to the South” The area with the Tsutenkaku Observatory is part of the Shinsekai Shopping ...
Near Namba Station, the southern hub of Osaka, you can discover various shopping streets. One distinctive location east of Namba Station is the “Sen-nichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street.” Unlike other shopping streets, this one specializes in selling cooking tools and kitchenware. “Shopping Street for Cooking Tools and Kitchenware” Sen-nichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street spans a length of 150 meters, lined with shops ...
In Japan, there are various accessory stores that sell character goods, and “Village Vanguard” is one such store where you can find unique products. Village Vanguard is a variety store that sells a diverse range of products and is found in multiple locations. What makes it interesting is that, despite primarily selling accessories, the store is registered as a “bookstore.” ...
In Japan, pharmacies often take a somewhat different form compared to those in Korea. Commonly known as “drugstores,” these stores stock and sell medicines without requiring a special prescription, unlike in Korea. Prices are also relatively affordable, making it easy to find people purchasing medicines during their travels in Japan. “Representative Stores Selling Medicines in Japan” These pharmacies operate as ...
One of the representative general stores you can find in Japan is “Don Quijote.” It’s a unique type of store not commonly found in Korea, similar to Daiso but with a distinct atmosphere. This store is known for its variety of products, ranging from inexpensive to more expensive items. It provides customers with a treasure hunt experience as they explore ...
During this Tokyo trip, I stayed at a hotel in Shinagawa. The 4-night, 5-day journey was gradually approaching its end. On the final day, after checking out from the accommodation, I decided to visit a ramen shop near Shinagawa Station for a late lunch. In Japan, it’s common to find shops lining the paths beneath train tracks, and Shinatatsu is ...
The globally renowned company, Apple, has enticed people worldwide by establishing Apple Stores in major cities. Japan is no exception, with several Apple Stores available. While there are many Apple Stores in Seoul, Japan had them even earlier. During my visit to Tokyo, there were three Apple Stores – Ginza, Shibuya, and Omotesando. Considering the time elapsed since my trip, ...
In Tokyo’s Odaiba, a variety of shopping malls awaits exploration. Among them, “DiverCity” with its life-sized Gundam and “VenusFort,” showcasing the Toyota Automobile Museum, stand out as prominent shopping destinations. Another noteworthy addition is “Aqua City,” considered one of Odaiba’s four major shopping complexes since its opening on April 1, 2000. Aqua City: A Department Store Atmosphere Aqua City exudes ...
The Tokyo Odaiba area is considered a must-visit destination in Tokyo travel, known for its diverse attractions. While there are numerous points of interest, this location also offers various shopping malls. ‘DiverCity,’ one of these malls, is particularly famous for featuring a life-sized Gundam behind the shopping complex rather than for the mall itself. “DiverCity, A Place to Explore Diversity?” ...
Odaiba in Tokyo offers a plethora of attractions, with one standout being the life-size Gundam located behind the “DiverCity” building. A must-visit spot in Odaiba, especially for Gundam enthusiasts, is the store on the 10th floor of the “DiverCity” building that sells Gundam-related products, known as “Gundam Base.” Finding Gundam Base on the 10th Floor of DiverCity: Gundam Base is ...
In the vibrant city of Tokyo, Odaiba stands out as a hub for diverse attractions, and the Toyota Car Museum is a noteworthy highlight. Within Odaiba, the Toyota Car Museum comprises two locations—one showcasing contemporary automobiles and the technology applied to them, while the other, known as “History Garage,” houses a collection of vintage cars. MegaWeb Toyota Showcase Adjacent to ...
Tokyo Odaiba, an artificial island unique to Tokyo, once served a military purpose with defensive fortifications dotting its landscape. However, after the 19th-century Kurofune incident, where a U.S. fleet pressured Japan to open its ports, these fortifications never saw combat and evolved into what is now a luxurious commercial district. VenusFort: A Shopping Oasis in Tokyo Odaiba VenusFort, located in ...