Category: Japanese Stores

Zenkoji Shopping Street

To reach Zenko-ji temple from Nagano station, one can walk on Chuo Dori (literally meaning central street) all the way north until in front of the temple. On that same street just north of the first gate of Zenko-ji temple are located many small stores. It is a great place to buy Omiyage (gifts) to family or friends.

Gift Store On Zenkoji Shopping Street
Zenkoji Shopping Street
Stores On Zenkoji Shopping Street
Souvenirs On Zenkoji Shopping Street
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Address
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Country: Japan
Area : Chubu area
Prefecture : Nagano-ken
City : Nagano-shi
District : Nagano
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Glassblowing in Okinawa (Takumi Kobo)

Ryukyu glassblowing is a famous attraction in Okinawa. Many glass stores around the island offer the experience of glassblowing. We were lucky to find this one which was smaller than others but had a more authentic feel.

The glass blowing experience requires you to carry out small step of the overal glassblowing process. The instructor will attach the molten glass onto the glassblowing tube and inflate it to a good size. You are then asked to blow a bit more in the tube to bring the glass bubble to its final shape. Your participation is required for several other small steps until your glass is ready. Actually, most of the difficult steps are handled by the expert but you are nonetheless left with a feeling of accomplishment, and a beautiful piece of glass to bring home!

http://www.takumi-kobo.com/

Ayako Shaping Glass
GaijinSan Posing With Glass Blower In Okinawa
Okinawan Glassblowing
Okinawa Glassblowing
Completed Glass
Glassblower In Okinawa
Ayako Glassblowing
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Address
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Country: Japan
Area : Kyushu area
Prefecture : Okinawa-ken
City : Uruma-shi
District : Ishikawa Iha
Getting around
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JAL private resort Okuma

Apparently not only airlines overbook, hotels too. Thanks to some mistake, they did not have any room available of the type we booked so we instead got upgraded to one of their luxurious villas!

The hotel staff offered us superior service during our stay. The hotel has its own private beach, swimming pools and onsen. There was even a gymnasium we didn’t have time to try. The hotel also features many restaurants. We elected to eat at the isakaya which offered a more casual dining experience. Hotel Okuma is conveniently located to explore the northern sector of Okinawa.

Inside Hotel Okuma
Covered Walkway At Hotel Okuma
Bedroom At Hotel Okuma
JAL Private Resort Okuma Entrance
Private Beach At Hotel Okuma
Villa At Hotel Okuma
Beachhouse Of Hotel Okuma At Night
Isakaya At Hotel Okuma
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Address
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Country: Japan
Area : Kyushu area
Prefecture : Okinawa-ken
City : Kunigami-son
District : Okuma
Getting around
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Bic Camera Store In Shinjuku, Tokyo

This post targets the ultimate camera geeks, who like me, like to see the latest camera bodies and all the latest lenses when entering a camera store. Besides stores like Adorama and B&H in New-York, perhaps the most exciting place in the world for a camera gear enthusiast is located in Shinjuku, Tokyo. There, two big names in the camera world compete for your business. Those to major players are Bic Camera and Yodobashi camera. One gigantic electronics store is not enough in Shinjuku, those two companies have two stores each located within minutes of the Shinjuku station! This time, I visited the Nishiguchi (West exit) Bic Camera store. In my opinion, the choice of camera is great but the accessories offered cannot beat the Yodobashi Camera store also located on the west side of Shinjuku station.

Cannon Displays At Bic Camera Store
Night View Of Shinjuku
Fujifilm X T1 At Bic Camera
Taxi Waiting At Shinjuku Station
Fujifilm Display At Bic Camera Store
Yodobashi Camera In Shinjuku
Customer At Bic Camera
Inside Bic Camera Shinjuku
Fujifilm Banner At Bic Camera
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Address
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Country: Japan
Area : Kanto area
Prefecture : Tōkyō-to
City : Shinjuku-ku
District : Nishishinjuku
Getting around
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Yodobashi Camera, Shinjuku, Tokyo

Japan is well known for its camera manufacturers like Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, Olympus, Pentax, Panasonic, Sony, Sigma and more I can’t think of right now. I really wanted to visit a camera store this time as I heard they are much larger than in America. I found a great blog about camera stores (Japan Camera Hunter) and decided I would visit Yodobashi camera this time while in Shinjuku. Continue reading Yodobashi Camera, Shinjuku, Tokyo


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Address
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Country: Japan
Area : Kanto area
Prefecture : Tōkyō-to
City : Shinjuku-ku
District : Nishishinjuku
Getting around
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