The termshotengaiis commonly used to describe a district where many stores are clustered together. Typically, the shops are located on both sides of the street and offer daily necessities, groceries, clothing, and general merchandise. In many cases, the street is covered, resulting in an arcade...
The Takeda area in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture is located in the eastern mountains and is Sakai City's only hilly and mountainous region, which is mostly made up of forest and covers an area of approximately 5,000 hectares, and is a mountain village blessed with a rich natural env...
Not far from Taipei Main Station is the “Harajuku of Taipei.” Those familiar with Tokyo’s iconic teen district can expect a similar, bubbly atmosphere in Ximending. Unexpected sometimes, however, is the abundance of historic landmarks. Bonus tip: the district is located on the banks ...
The SkyCity Hotel is another great option, located near family-friendly attractions like the Sky Tower and offering a range of amenities to keep everyone entertained. Exploring Auckland City Center: Attractions and Activities Staying in Auckland City Center means you’re just steps away from some ...
It’s in a great location between Harajuku and Shibuya, meaning you can skip the big crowds of Shibuya Station and switch it for Harajuku if you wish. If you’re looking for where to stay in Tokyo on a budget, this is a great option. ...
Sakaeya | Harajuku One of Tokyo’s favorite secondhand kimono shops is only a five-minute walk away from JR Harajuku Station in Harajuku. The family that has been running Sakaeya for over 50 years is on Facebook and Tumblr (in English), making their social media a great place to start ...
The Bulgari Hotel Tokyo is located on the upper floors of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. Offering a lifestyle conceptualised around the high-end jewellery brand based in Rome, Italy. Dine at One MICHELIN Star ItalianIl Ristorante - Niko Romitoand enjoy an unforgettable, luxurious stay. ...
Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku- Shopping complex: Harajuku Yes, Tokyu Plaza is yet another multi-story shopping center in a city full of them, but this one is worth knowing about for the lovely sixth-floor rooftop terrace area that looks out over Harajuku. The spacious terrace area, the sixt...
This relatively large contemporary art gallery is conveniently located just behind Yokohama City Hall, in one of the beautifullly restored Imperial Silkworm Warehouse buildings that date back to 1926. Run by the BankART 1929 NPO, they exhibit a range of contemporary Japanese artists in solo and gro...
First-Time Harajuku Itinerary: Fashion, Street Food, and More February 14th, 2025 | Jane Pipkin Choose your own kawaii-filled adventure—without getting lost along the way. Things to do in Tokyo How To Get From Tokyo to Niseko February 6th, 2025 | Emily Ting ...