Shopping
5 Things You Can Do in Nagoya’s Osu Shopping District
Aichi Prefecture's best-covered shopping area connects to the beautiful Osu Kannon Temple and is a great place to spend the day.
By Adam Douglas 5 min read
Sharpen Up: Hone Your Knowledge of Japanese Cooking Knives
Replace your blunted kitchen cutting tools with these universally revered Japanese blades.
Your ‘Sole’ Guide to Socks in Japan
Japan has the reputation of being the place to get socks thanks to sprawling choices from the tame tabi to the sultry knee-high.
The 5 Cheapest Places to Get Used Musical Instruments in Japan
Looking for deals on guitars or keyboards? Here are the best places to check—and the good news is you don’t have to live in Tokyo to benefit.
10 Useful Everyday Japanese Beauty Products
Why don't we have these affordable, unusual and helpful products in the West?
Beginner’s Guide to Supermarket Shopping in Japan
Common kanji terms that you will find in supermarkets in Japan.
Shopping Online in Japan
Everything—including groceries—can be purchased online, sometimes at half the regular in-store price.
6 Ways To Find Furniture for Your Japanese Apartment
Need to furnish your new home in Japan? GaijinPot’s how-to guide has the best places to find quality and affordable furniture in Japan.
Making The Most of Your Balcony in a Japanese Apartment
Don’t waste space! Transform your balcony into a garden or a proper place to enjoy your coffee.
How the October Consumption Tax Hike Will Affect You
Worried about the upcoming increase in consumption tax in Japan? Here's how it might impact your daily life.
Shotengai: Exploring the Nostalgic Pulse of Japan’s Local Shopping Streets
Beyond the tourist hotspots, old shopping streets, train stations, and underground arcades have the power to transport you decades back in time.
10 More Essential Items for Your New Japanese Apartment
Moving to Japan can have its challenges. Equipping your new home with the basics shouldn't be one of them.
