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Hikarigai

Hikarigai is a shopping street that is a 3-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station. This street reminds you of a Showa retro atmosphere. There are a variety of shops for you to check out in this area. Many of the shops here have been open for a long time. You can find shops here selling groceries, clothes, pets, accessories, cosmetics. Even if you’re not planning to buy anything, it’s a good place to stop by and check out the different items they have to offer.

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Matsuzakaya Honten

by Venese | Dec 14, 2022 | Hakone

360 years in business About Matsuzakaya Honten, a Hakone Ashinoyu Onsen Founded in 1662 and depicted in Hiroshige Utagawa's ukiyoe woodblock prints, Matsuzakaya Honten has been a long-established onsen inn since the Edo period. The inn has been visited by many...

Glampark

by Venese | Dec 14, 2022 | Kyoto

If you are searching for an off-the-beaten-path destination to evade the restless city of Tokyo, then we have got just the right place for you 🌳🍃☁️ 🪵 🧘🏾‍♀️🌿🌙 Check out this Glampark review to see our experience staying at this glamping facility! Combining all the...

Atelier Matcha

by Venese | Dec 13, 2022 | Chūō

Calling all matcha fans 🍵🍃 We've got a bucket-list-worthy spot for you to try authentic Japanese matcha from Kyoto in Tokyo! Continue reading to find out more 🔎 Just a 30 seconds walk from Ningyocho Station or a 5-minute walk from Suitengumae Station is...

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Hey friend!

Just like you, we are foreigners from all around the world.

When we first arrived in Tokyo, we all found this city to be overwhelming, not sure where to begin.

During the years that we have lived here in Japan, we have discovered and visited countless famous tourist attractions as well as unique and underground places.

We are now proud to say that we are experts of Japan and would love to share the knowledge with all of you!

Hikarigai

Matsuzakaya Honten

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