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A Guide for Foreign Visitors Getting a haircut probably isn’t the first thing you think about when planning a trip to Japan. But maybe it should be. Japanese hair salons are known for careful consultations, detailed cutting techniques, relaxing shampoo services, and attentive customer service. For some visitors, getting a haircut, color, treatment, or head … Read more
A Guide to Japanese Photo Booths If you’re walking through a Japanese arcade and see a row of large, colorful photo booths filled with bright lights and oversized screens, you’ve probably found purikura. Purikura (プリクラ) is much more than an ordinary photo booth. You take photos with friends, choose different looks, let the machine enhance … Read more
Bic Camera is not just a camera shop. It is one of the easiest places in Japan to compare rice cookers, beauty appliances, headphones, cosmetics, medicine, toys and travel essentials in a single visit. The stores can feel overwhelming at first, especially the large branches with several floors. However, shopping is straightforward once you understand … Read more
MUJI is one of Japan’s best-known lifestyle stores. Its calm, minimalist shops sell everything from pens and travel bottles to clothing, skincare, snacks, storage boxes and furniture. For travelers, MUJI is an easy place to find practical souvenirs and useful items for the rest of a trip. You can buy a small notebook or packaged … Read more
Standard Products is one of Japan’s best stores for affordable homeware, kitchen tools and simple gifts—but many international visitors still walk past it without knowing what makes it special. At first glance, it may look like a more stylish version of DAISO. That description is not entirely wrong: Standard Products was created by the company … Read more
Don Quijote—usually called Donki by people in Japan—is one of the country’s most unusual and entertaining stores. At first glance, it may look like a discount supermarket. But step inside, and you will find cosmetics, Japanese snacks, electronics, medicine, clothes, suitcases, souvenirs, toys and sometimes even luxury-brand products packed into the same building. The narrow … Read more
Sizes, Prices and IC Card Guide for First-Time Visitors Leave your luggage, explore freely, and return when you are ready. Dragging a suitcase through a crowded station, narrow shop, temple grounds, or busy sightseeing area can quickly make a day in Japan exhausting. Fortunately, Japan has a practical solution almost everywhere travelers need it: Coin … Read more
A Simple Guide for First-Time Visitors Trains get most of the attention in Japan, but buses are often just as important. They can take you to temples, residential neighborhoods, shopping areas, scenic spots, and places that trains do not reach easily. The problem is that buses in Japan can feel confusing at first. Unlike trains, … Read more
Stylish Goods, Gadgets and Prices Explained No, not everything costs ¥330—and that is exactly what makes 3COINS interesting. The name 3COINS sounds simple. Three Japanese ¥100 coins equal ¥300, so first-time visitors may expect a store where every product costs around ¥330 including tax. That was once the clearest way to understand the brand. Today, … Read more
A Reliable 100 Yen Shop for Everyday Needs Not the biggest. Not the flashiest. Just reliably useful. When travelers research Japanese 100 yen shops, DAISO and Seria usually receive most of the attention. DAISO is famous for its enormous selection. Seria is known for cute designs, DIY supplies, and stylish lifestyle goods. Can★Do occupies a … Read more