‘Japan is an expensive country’. We’ve heard this so many times, that for some travelers the idea of taking a week-long vacation to Japan means spending a significant amount of money and really needing to save up to afford hotels, transport and daily costs. There is some truth to the statement that Japan is an…
For many fashion enthusiasts, second-hand stores are treasure troves filled with pieces they can mix and match to achieve their preferred style. In Japan, there are a lot of second-hand stores to choose from to get your daily fix of unique Japanese fashion styles. Harajuku (原宿), one of Tokyo’s (東京) main fashion districts, is filled…
Whether you’re doing a big cleaning to welcome the summer or getting ready to move abroad, getting rid of old clothes is not always an easy task. Here are a few and easy ways to make some space in your home and have your used clothes out of the waste. 1. Bring your old but…
Around the world, Japan is known for its unique, trendy styles and great shopping. To get that fresh, fun and kawaii look, these stores are a must if you are ever in Japan! The best part is that they can be found all throughout the country. 1. Wego For a cool, hip vibe Wego…
Ame-Mura is the Osaka resident’s shorthand for Amerika Mura (America Village), an eclectic shopping district in-between the Hommachi and Namba areas of Osaka. This area is famous for having a wide variety of fashion shops, restaurants, and music and dance clubs. It is similar to China towns in California or New York, except full of…
