Shopping
This section covers everything related to shopping, including food, clothing, and gifts.
Mercari Japan: How to Shop in English
E-commerce platforms like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and Gumtree have made it easy to find secondhand items available at a good price. This is no different in Japan, where Mercari has become a very p…
Large-size shoes for foreigners - Where to find them in Japan
Japan is one of the leading fashion capitals with many popular and fashionable shoe stores. Although you will find plenty of good quality shoes in stores, many foreigners have a difficult time finding…
Top 10 Places to Shop in Shibuya for Every Need
Shibuya has been one of Japan’s multicultural hotspots for decades. With its central location, iconic landmarks, and wild nightlife, people flock to the neighborhood to work, live, play, and most impo…
Outlet Shopping Malls and Factory Outlets in and Around Tokyo
Outlet Shopping Malls are a common excursion for many Tokyoites. Tired of crammed department stores and the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, many love going out to an outlet mall, often surrounded by green…
Where to buy Valentine’s Day chocolate in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. Valentine's Day in Japan Valentine’s Day (February 14th) is celebrated in Japan every year not just by couples, but also between friends and families. The one thing…
Trendy Japanese Retail Stores and One-stop Shops in Japan
You need to set up your new home, or you want to add some local flavor to your own furnishings, but your house or apartment is typical of Japan and a little on the cosy side - and perhaps a touch plai…
Online Grocery Shopping in Japan: Great Food Stores
This page contains affiliate links. Even if you don’t drive in Japan and the nearest grocery store isn’t within walking distance, shopping for food and daily necessities doesn’t have to be a chore. Wi…
Where to Buy Plus Size Women's Clothes in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. Anyone who has spent time in Japan understands how difficult it is to locate clothes stores that sell their size. One typical initial thought is to just purchase fr…
Where to Buy Plus Size Men's Clothes in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. In comparison, males from other countries may have an easier difficulty finding plus-size apparel than women. If you're under 6 feet tall and slim, you'll only have…
Where to Find Tailor-Made Suits in Tokyo
The denizens of the Tokyo metropolis are some of the best-dressed in the world. Regardless of age, people in Japan don’t leave the house looking anything but professional–from school kids in uniform b…
English-Speaking Flower Delivery Services in Tokyo
This page contains affiliate links. Not only are flowers great at brightening up our daily lives, they are also great gifts for friends and family on important occasions such as birthdays or anniversa…
Minimizing Food Loss: Finding Supermarkets in Japan that Sell Expired (Expiring) Food
Japan is one of the world's leading countries in food loss. Expressing "equivalent to every citizen throwing away one bowl of rice every day" is an effective way to convey the magnitude of the problem…
Amazon Japan: How to Shop and Order in English
This page contains affiliate links. Amazon Japan offers a variety of services for domestic customers in Japan, including shopping, unique delivery options, Amazon Fresh, Prime Video, and Amazon Music…
International Supermarkets in Tokyo
If you are new to Tokyo, you may have noticed that most Japanese grocery stores and supermarkets have a very limited selection of items that may be common in your home country. As the food labels are…
Underground Food Heaven: Navigating Tokyo's Depachika Markets
When shopping for fresh produce and handmade meals, South-East Asia has its colorful, raucous outdoor markets, and the West its artisanal weekend farmers markets. Japan offers its own unique alternati…
Japanese Business Gift Giving: Dos and Don'ts for Expatriates
This page contains affiliate links. For Western expats living in Japan, the frequency and occasions for giving and receiving gifts may be surprising. Not only are gifts given between loved ones and fr…
Japanese Gift Giving Tradition and Luxury Japanese Gifts
This page contains affiliate links. There are quite many occasions where Japanese people give gifts, it can be a gift giving season or a specific occasion. In this articles, you can learn about typica…
New and Used English Book Stores in Tokyo
Are you on the hunt for some good reading material but wondering where to find something in your native language in the middle of Tokyo? Have you ever stepped into a Japanese bookstore and been overwh…
Cinnamon in Japan: A Flavorful Journey of Health and Taste
This page contains affiliate links. This article is contributed by 供TOMO. Cinnamon in Japan has emerged as a delightful addition to the country's culinary and cultural landscape. This spice has rich a…
What is wasanbon (sugar) and how do you use it in Japan?
This page contains affiliate links. This article is contributed by 供TOMO. “Healthy” or “rice” might be the first words you think about when you hear about Japanese cuisine. Sushi or yakiniku places (=…
