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Convenience Stores (konbini, コンビニ)

Convenience Stores (konbini, コンビニ)

Everything You Need in One Store!

Visit the one closest to your place and if possible, choose 7-11.  Enjoy checking out their products, […]


High Tech Toilets

High Tech Toilets

Clean and sophisticated high tech TOILETS in Japan: TOTO toilets are my favorite!

Have you ever wondered why the toilets in Japan are so different to those that you use […]


The shrinking population of Japan

The shrinking population of Japan

Why is Japan`s population shrinking? 

You may have wondered why there are so many senior citizens in Japan.  Why is Japan`s population […]


Sunamachi Shopping Street

Sunamachi Shopping Street

Deep and old fashioned Shitamachi shopping and street food in Sunamachi Ginza

Come and enjoy the freshly made Japanese street food!  Feel the traditional nostalgia of old Tokyo.  This […]


Ochanomizu, Tokyo`s Quartier Latin

Ochanomizu, Tokyo`s Quartier Latin

Two cultural spots, easy to reach and quiet. Plus the best TEMPURA for lunch

Visit Tokyo`s `Quartier Latin`, with a lot of universities, unique music and instrument stores. Very few tourists […]