We dig into this year's popular holiday gifts in Japan, and share our personal recommendations on how to stay warm and have fun this winter!
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Giftmall: https://giftmall.co.jp/christmas/
Isetan: https://isetan.mistore.jp/moodmark/christmas/
Takara Tomy: https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/e/eXmas/?wovn=english
Takara Tomy Toy Story: https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810958550/?wovn=english
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We highlight the movie going experience in Japan, talk about the best concessions, and even movie merch you can buy online!
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Movie Walker: https://store.moviewalker.jp/
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Birds, thousands of years old pottery, and Pokemon cards? Those are just some of the features of the many amazing exhibits we've seen in Tokyo! We share our favorites and give tips on what merch you should pick up!
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Hobonichi: https://www.1101.com/store/techo/
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We get into the biggest expositions in Tokyo and the best ones we've attended!
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Expo 2025: https://expo2025shop.jp/
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From Setsubun to Strawberry Day, we dig into some more cultural and obscure Japanese holidays, and how you can get some great holiday themed merch!
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Mataro: https://www.mataro.co.jp/
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From Anpanman to Ultraman, we chat about the wide world of Japanese toys! Plus, a peek into the 2025 International Tokyo Toy Show!
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Takara Tomy: https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/
Bandai: https://toy.bandai.co.jp/
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How can you beat the heat of a Japanese summer? We share our tips on how we stay cool during Japan's humid and hot summers, plus give some tips on great things you can buy online!
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Recommended shops:
Workman: https://workman.jp/shop/default.aspx
Bic Camera: https://www.biccamera.com/bc/i/topics/osusume_heat_countermeasure_goods/index.jsp
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Podcaster FanyuFanme joins the podcast to chat about this generation's biggest ice skating star: Yuzuru Hanyu! We explore his amazing career and talk about must buy Hanyu merch!
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Tower Records: https://tower.jp/
Axelstore: https://axelstore.net/series_list.php
Asmart: https://www.asmart.jp/en/search?word=Yuzuru%E3%80%80Hanyu
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Takashimaya: https://www.takashimaya.co.jp/shopping/
Isetan: https://www.mistore.jp/shopping
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We dig deep into Japan's public holidays! Ocean day, mountain day, multiple constitution holidays, we chat about our favorites, what we do, and what we buy on these special days off!
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Takashimaya: https://www.takashimaya.co.jp/shopping/
Isetan: https://www.mistore.jp/shopping
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We recommend our favorite stores to check out in one of Japan's most unique shopping hotspots: Ikebukuro! Whether it's fashion, cosplay, or Pokemon, you'll find something amazing in this vibrant Tokyo shopping district.
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Pokemon Center: https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/
United Arrows: https://store.united-arrows.co.jp/
K-Books: https://ikebukuro002.stores.jp/
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We share some of our favorite department stores in Japan where you can shop, eat, and maybe see an animatronic elephant or two!
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Marui: https://voi.0101.co.jp/voi/
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From food to fashion to fun, we explore the many time-limited pop up shops that spring up all over Japan, and reveal how you can get your hands on some limited-time items!
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Chiikawa: https://chiikawamarket.jp/
Mercari: https://jp.mercari.com/
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We’re stepping out of the shopping arcades and into the museum halls. From quirky specialty collections to world-class art institutions, we’re talking about Japan’s surprisingly eclectic museum scene—and yes, there is a museum gift shop segment.
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Featured shops:
Mori Art Museum: https://shop.mori.art.museum/
Tokyo National Museum: https://shop.mori.art.museum/
Lurf Gallery: https://lurfgallery.com/
Yayoi Kusama: https://yayoikusamastore.com/en
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We talk about our golden week adventures ranging from botanical gardens to theme parks, and recommend some online shops where you can pick up some amazing Japanese stuff!
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Moomin Shop: https://shop.moomin.co.jp/
Yamashiroya: https://e-yamashiroya.com/item/
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Can you raise a leopard gecko in a Tokyo apartment? Yes! We explore the fascinating subculture of raising reptiles in Japan, plus recommend what Japanese products you need to buy to take care of your snake or lizard!
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Charm: https://www.shopping-charm.jp/
Minne: https://minne.com/
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From movies to anime to games, Japan has some of the best soundtracks and we share our favorites this episode! Plus, we tell you where to pick up some of our faves online!
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Tower Records: https://tower.jp/
Disk Union: https://diskunion.net/
HMV: https://www.hmv.co.jp/
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From hot spring towns to exploring island caves, we share our recommended day trips you can do in Japan, along with what shops can help you make the most out of your journey!
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TKJ: https://tkj.jp/
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Hello Kitty, Pokemon... Chiikawa? We explore the fascinating rise of this brand new pop culture icon and dive into all the amazing merch you can get your hands on right now!
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Chiikawa Market: https://chiikawamarket.jp/
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From Donkey Kong to Doraemon, Jurassic Park to Doraemon, we share the details on Osaka's amazing Universal Studios Japan theme park and reveal how you can nab amazing souvenirs online!
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Universal Studios Japan Online Store: https://www.onlinestore.usj.co.jp/
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What's better: going to a summer festival wearing a yukata or dining at a high class sushi restaurant? We get into these hard-hitting questions as we talk narrow down the best activity to do in Japan! What will make the final four, and what will reign supreme? And of course, plenty of shop recommendations!
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Monochrome Fishing Gear: https://fishinggear-monochrome.com/
Mareble: https://mareble.com/
Amberjack: https://www.amberjack.jp/
Laforet Harajuku: https://www.laforetharajuku.com/
Tower Records: https://tower.jp/
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