A day of shopping in Shibuya brought K-pop finds, unexpected Pompompurin glasses, a peaceful dinner and one last stop at Daiso.
Thrift Shopping in Shimokitazawa: What to Expect
If you enjoy thrift shopping and are planning a trip to Tokyo, Shimokitazawa will probably come up sooner or later. The neighborhood is known for its second-hand and vintage shops,…
Japan Day 12: Totoro Cream Puffs and Thrifting in Shimokitazawa
A failed Ghibli Museum plan led us to adorable Totoro cream puffs, followed by a surprise flea market and hours of thrifting in Shimokitazawa.
Japan Day 11: Chiikawa Park, Sunshine Aquarium and a Dangerous Amount of Kawaii Shopping
A day at Sunshine City brought Chiikawa Park, a relaxing aquarium visit and far more kawaii character shopping than I had planned!
Why We Saved Some of Our Shopping for Japan
We saved some everyday and back-to-school shopping for Japan, where practical purchases became much cuter — and more memorable.
Japan Day 10: Harajuku, Shibuya and a Giant Panda
Harajuku and Shibuya brought new shoes, famous crepes, lots of shopping, a Chiikawa suitcase and one very large panda to bring home.
Japan Day 9: Kyoto to Tokyo… and Where Is Our Airbnb?
Our transfer from Kyoto to Tokyo started with an easy Shinkansen ride—and ended with three taxis and a surprisingly hard-to-find Airbnb.
Cash, Cards & IC Cards in Japan: What Worked for Us
Cash, credit cards or IC cards? Here’s how we handled money during three weeks in Japan, from convenience-store ATMs to gashapon.
Japan Day 8: Kimono Day in Kyoto — Beautiful, but Hot!
A beautiful kimono photo shoot through Gion and Maruyama Park in Kyoto, with gorgeous pictures, summer humidity and a much-needed café break.
Japan Day 7: Manga, Nishiki Market… and Another Change of Plans
Rain changed our Kyoto plans again, so we explored the Manga Museum and returned to a much busier Nishiki Market for lunch.