The Shimada Cigarette Shop used to be a small cigarette shop in Tokyo which became somewhat of a tourist attraction due to the popularity it gained from its cute and friendly canine shopkeeper, Shiba-chan. Shiba, the Shiba Inu dog, manned the store window every day where he had been trained to greet customers by opening…

Would you like to taste the adrenaline in the real life, on a real road? I think everyone is accustomed with Nintendo and of course, everyone must know the popular game “Mario Kart” brought to us by them. Now, you can have a taste of it in your own マリカー(MariCar)! A must do if you`re…

Japanese brands always keep bringing us surprises, not only introducing new and interesting products, but also joining forces with other companies. Recently, many famous Japanese brands did some new changes, such as opening new types of stores or launching new product lines. Let’s check them now! 1. THREEPPY- a 300 yen DAISO View this post…

There has been a recent trend on social media for succulents and cute potted plants; they seem to be all over social media sites like Instagram and Tumblr. This miniature potted plant trend has merged with the traditional Japanese bonsai (盆栽) to create easy-to-make and cute miniature bonsai trees! The Shop 1000’s BASE (センズベース), pronounced…

If you are looking for a calm cafe to take a rest after driving around the Mount Fuji Lakes area, Paper Moon (ペーパームーン) is the perfect place for you! This cafe and shop is known for its homemade cakes and pies and is home to one of the most calming atmospheres. About Paper Moon View…

Have you seen some unstaffed stores in Japan? Have you ever wondered why Japanese people made such stores? Have you tried buying from those stores? How was your experience? Did you pay the correct amount? Mujin Hanbai or Self-Serve Store pingmag.jp/ The Japanese people are so honest and trustworthy that they made unstaffed stores in…

Have you ever wondered where to shop for the best traditional gifts in Japan? There are many places to go, but one shop stands out from the rest and it is called “Wa Space”. This shop is located in Akasaka. Adhering to the motto of “Modern simplicity that can be integrated into the modern life,”…

Just as mountain bikes are made to travel the mountains, the Tokyobike is made to travel the streets of Tokyo. This bike brand line founded in 2002 is a brand designed to support the urban biking experience. This Tokyo-based bike shop provides extremely comfortable bikes that are made to ride in the city of Tokyo.…