My guide to cute and crafty shopping and sightseeing in Tokyo and beyond.
Super Potato is pretty much heaven for retro gaming fans. The main Akihabara store has about 5 floors, each dedicated to a different console/manufacturer. The…
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While Daiso now has stores in 25 countries around the world, for those of us who don’t have one it’s still a fun place to…
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If there’s one ubiquitous thing about Japan it’s Hello Kitty. She is everywhere and there is a cute Hello Kitty phone charm and hand towel…
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Asakusa is likely to be one of the top sightseeing areas suggested by your guidebook. It’s happily stuck in an older age of Tokyo and…
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If you only had time for one shop in Japan then it would really have to be Tokyu Hands, not least because they sell just about…
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The first time we went to Tokyo, we stayed in Ikebukuro and so lots of my first Tokyo memories are centred around there. We were…
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Sadly, both Tama Depa stores have now closed. Visit my Tokyo Shopping Guide for more kawaii shops to visit instead. One of the most fun…
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Okadaya is a great craft supplies store in the heart of Shinjuku – a great one-stop shop if you don’t have time to travel around.…
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Hello! I’m Marceline Smith, the designer and owner of Asking For Trouble. I create illustrated stationery, accessories and gifts using my cute characters inspired by Japanese kawaii. This is my business and personal blog where I write about my creative doings, inspirations, travels, Japan trips and daily life. Read more »
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