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 ...
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 ...
In Japan, you can find a general store named Don Quijote. It offers a unique shopping experience, different from general stores in Korea. With various items packed into narrow spaces, it feels like a treasure hunt. From household goods to clothing, medicines, food, electronics, souvenirs, and more, Don Quijote is a distinctive general store where you can find a wide ...
Having evolved into a global giant, Apple now has its presence felt with Apple Stores in major cities. In Osaka, you can find an Apple Store located across the street from the Shinsaibashi Shopping Street in the central area of Osaka, known as Amerikamura, often referred to as Osaka’s Hongdae. ‘Apple Store at the Entrance of Amerikamura’ The Apple Store ...
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 ...