Tag Archives: Japan
Kyoto Yodobashi
Yodobashi Camera is well known for their huge computer and electronics stores all over Japan. They have branches Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and lots of other cities around Japan. Usually when you see them mentioned on a travel blog, it’s because … Continue reading
Hello Kitty Bunny Candy
My favourite Hello Kitty theme from Sanrio is Hello Kitty as a pastel bunny rabbit. I fell in love with this line as soon as I saw it and bought everything I could find with it (mostly letter sets and … Continue reading
Rilakkuma Lawson Promotion
Convenience stores are everywhere in Japan. When we are in Japan, we often visit them to pick up snacks and drinks. In particular, we tend to visit them last thing at night to pick up something for breakfast the next … Continue reading
Daigoji Temple, Kyoto
Daigoji Temple was the first place we visited on our stay in Kyoto, Japan in 2013. It probably is not the top of the ‘must see’ list for most visitors to the region, but as we had been to Kyoto … Continue reading
Sanrio Character Ranking Promotion
The Sanrio Character Ranking promotion began in September while we were in Japan. Sanrio released 20 new sets of characters and asked consumers to vote on their favourites. These characters were released on sticker sheets and plastic folders and were … Continue reading
Kyoto Lunch
Lunch in Kyoto was our first priority when we arrived in Japan. We reached Kyoto at about 1pm, after having landed in Tokyo that morning at 7am. It was too early to check in to our hotel, so we dropped … Continue reading
Disney Letter Sets
Disney letter sets are another thing I hunt for when in Japan. They aren’t always easy to find, but they are so cute that they are worth the time it takes to find them. On our most recent trip, I … Continue reading
The Narita Express Train
Your first experience when you arrive in Tokyo is likely to be a ride on the Narita Express train from Tokyo Airport. The Narita Express (also known as the NE’X) is a fast train that takes you straight from Narita … Continue reading
