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Avatar Posted by LetsJapan 9 days ago (http://anenglishmaninosaka.blogspot.com)
Category: Business and Economy | Tags: shopping store names goods fake
Unusual store names on this shopping street in Osaka. read more »
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Avatar Posted by WordsnCollision 86 days ago (http://inventorspot.com)
Category: News | Tags: japan robots shopping technology
The TMSUK04 is a remote controlled, video camera equipped shopping robot that can crawl the mall while you relax at home. It could be Bender's great-great-granny - or the plot for Terminator 4. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Thomas 92 days ago (http://nihonhacks.com)
Category: Food and Drink | Tags: fish nihonhacks food shopping
Sleak strong wild fish are much better for you than fat sickly farm-raised fish. Much better. But how do you tell if the fish you are buying at the supermarket were caught in the wild or raised on a fatty fish farm? I'll tell you. read more »
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Avatar Posted by OmoshiroiEigo 120 days ago (http://www.michaelmckinlay.com)
Category: General | Tags: shopping fashion discount clothing
Japan isn't the cheapest country on earth but there are things that you can do to save money. Check out part 2 of my series on Saving Money in Japan! read more »
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Avatar Posted by Thomas 125 days ago (http://nihonhacks.com)
Category: Culture | Tags: hanko nihonhacks inkan art shopping
Ever wanted your own personal seal (hanko)? How about a hanko where you are in complete control of the design? How about a hanko with custom artwork on it? Check out this article to find out how. Makes an awesome souvenir! read more »
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Avatar Posted by LongCountdown 146 days ago (http://www.jdonuts.com)
Category: Teaching English | Tags: engrish mall shopping
A clever use of "Engrish" photos to tell a story. It also highlights the overwhelming use of English or romaji in the naes of retail stores. read more »
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Avatar Posted by LongCountdown 157 days ago (http://haikugirl.wordpress.com)
Category: Photography | Tags: osu nagoya sakae otaku shopping
Described as the Harajuku of Nagoya, the Osu shopping district is full of the weird and wonderful. It's also a bit of a mini Akihabara with all its electronics stores. Haikugirl gives us a guided tour. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Thomas 177 days ago (http://nihonhacks.com)
Category: General | Tags: japan shopping cheap frugal nihonhacks
Second-hand stores, called "Recycle Shops" in Japanese are a great place to get good stuff for very cheap. Very cheap. And some of the stuff you'll find isn't even used (factory stickers in tact). Check it out. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Thomas 202 days ago (http://nihonhacks.com)
Category: Foreigners | Tags: japan thai food ingredients shopping nihonhacks
I live in Japan. I love Thai food. Sometimes I want to cook Thai food, but I can't exactly walk into a grocery store and expect to find rows of lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and galanga waiting for me. Oh no! Fortunately there are some resources online for purchasing your favorite Thai ingred read more »
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Avatar Posted by Thomas 232 days ago (http://nihonhacks.com)
Category: General | Tags: japan shoes footwear shopping nihonhacks
Those of us with big feet can't always find our shoe size in Japanese shoe stores. Here is a trick you can use to get the style you want in the size you need. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Thomas 239 days ago (http://nihonhacks.com)
Category: General | Tags: costco japan shopping theflyingpig nihonhacks
Live in Japan? Like food and groceries? Don't have a Costco near you? No problem. The Flying Pig will hook you up. You order from their site, they get the goods from Costco and then ship it to your door. Sweet! read more »
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Avatar Posted by Contamination 252 days ago (http://www.jdonuts.com)
Category: General | Tags: shopping anime dolls
I found some really weird Anime style Mannequins tonight.

And big socks for my big feet. Check out the pictures and let me know what you think. read more »
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Avatar Posted by smoother 260 days ago (http://www.japanitup.com)
Category: Food and Drink | Tags: alcohol cost of living shopping
A lot of people wonder about the cost of living in Japan. Sure there’s living expenses, transportation, food, etc., but last weekend I decided to do some research on the cost of alcohol so you can compare it to your local store. read more »
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Avatar Posted by kenzo 260 days ago (http://www.japaneconomynews.com)
Category: General | Tags: japan shopping business
Things have not gone well for Japan's department stores over the past eleven years. Despite the 'economic recovery,' they have seen sales fall for eleven straight years. Is there hope for this industry to turn itself around? read more »
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Avatar Posted by ShaneS 271 days ago (http://atypicallife.wordpress.com)
Category: General | Tags: japan shopping 100 yen store
The cost of living is high in Japan but the 100 Yen store is a great reprieve from the sticker shock that you find elsewhere in Japan. I can hardly wait to go back! read more »
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