My guide to cute and crafty shopping and sightseeing in Tokyo and beyond.
If you’re visiting the Sky Tree (and it’s really worth it!) save some time, energy and cash for nearby Tokyo Solamachi. It’s a big complex…
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I’ve been very busy over the last couple of months and have now finished a brand new edition of my popular Tokyo Shopping Guide! The…
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One ‘problem’ with visiting Japan is that you do get a bit kawaii-ed out at some points. For us, that often happened in Yamashiroya meaning…
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If you love Rilakkuma then make sure you add a visit to the Rilakkuma Stores to your itinerary. You’ll find branches around Tokyo and Japan, especially…
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We stumbled across Passport – now mostly rebranded as HAPiNS – on our first trip to Japan and it was so cute it’s been a firm favourite…
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Time to update my Tokyo Shopping Guide with some new shops I loved! I’ve visited the Yuzawaya branch in Shinjuku’s Takashimaya Times Square on a…
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It’s just over four weeks until I head to Japan (eek!) and you can take advantage of my extensive planning with my new Japan guide!…
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Situated in the basement of the Parco department store in Shibuya is Libro, home to a huge selection of books and magazines. If you’re already…
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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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All opinions are my own and I am not compensated or sponsored for writing about any products or services featured unless stated in the post. Links to shops and websites may be affiliate links – I receive a small commission from your orders at no cost to you, which helps me fund this site. I do not accept advertising.