Like riding the train, shopping has its own cultural norms and etiquette to follow in Japan. While going to a brick-and-mortar store is becoming less common in favor of online shopping in many parts ...

The term “Made In Japan” feels good to say. It feels good to hear, too. And that’s because Japan is known for making products that are incredibly well-designed, thoughtfully packaged, and built to ...

For most travelers, grocery shopping in Japan is pretty stress-free. The stores are clean and well stocked. The aisles are similar to those in the West, and even though the text may be in Japanese, ...

I've launched a fun quest to import a Honda Beat from Japan — and do it entirely on my own. Each week I'll update you on how things are going and what snags I've run into. Today I'm exploring ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Living in Japan means you must be accustomed to the set etiquettes that apply to daily life, from eating to traveling on public transportation to shopping. Not only residents of ...

Shopping at the Takashimaya department store in Kyoto, Japan, will rank as one of my most memorable food shopping experiences ever. Imagine an entire floor of a department store (in Japan it’s usually ...