My first time at a Hard Off recycle store!
It’s no secret that Japanese recycle stores are the place for hunting bargains, especially the Hard Off retail chain. This is my first time to an “Off” store.
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Ja(a)pan
A blog about Tokyo, traveling and yes, penguins
shopping
Shopping in Japan can be so much fun, and there’s plenty to choose from. Whether you’re looking for figures, electronics or clothes, Japan has something cute and unique to buy.
Tamashii Nations Tokyo: Freddie x Kamen Rider
Tamashii Nations is a division of Japanese toy maker Bandai and creates quality figures. Their flagship store is in Akihabara, the mecca of figure fans!
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Sanrioworld in Ginza: Hello Kitty table salt?!?
Hello Kitty is everywhere in Japan, so it didn’t cross my mind to visit Sanrioworld in Tokyo. But when I recently was in Ginza anyway, I couldn’t resist!
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D-Cube City Shopping Mall
I went to this shopping mall a while ago with a friend. D-Cube is one of the newer shopping malls in Seoul and has the usual mix of shops, restaurant and cafes with occasional events to keep the customers entertained.
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Apple Store Shibuya’s new iPads
It’s been a while since I’ve been to an Apple Store. Yesterday I went to the Shibuya one since it
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Lomography Japan Happy Bag
Because of rainy season, they sold a happy bag (fukubukuro, lucky bag) with Lomography goods. I guess I was the perfect customer for that bag because I didn’t own a single Lomo camera.
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Toy Camera Store in Tokyo
While there are the lomo society and toy cam lovers in other countries, in Japan the toy cameras are particularly popular. The definition is fuzzy though, because it includes some vintage cameras such as Polaroid ones as well.
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Tripod Wonderland and Kanji tests
One thing I’m currently working on is a HD video podcast. I think this distribution form makes much sense because
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Mominoki House & Design Festa Gallery
My favourite shopping spree grounds are Shimokitazawa and Harajuku and today I travelled to the latter. But first I ate at the Mominoki House which is a “food concept store”.
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Ssamziegil
I still don’t know how to pronounce this word, but Ssamziegil is definitely the best place in Insadong. It’s a culture centre with lots of art, craft and other stores.
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Evening shopping
I still need a few things for tomorrow’s hiking trip and so I thought it would be a good opportunity
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