go shopping in tokyo, kyoto and osaka
What can I say? I can hardly believe that Japan is officially in recession. Just watch the cash registers ringing in the departmental stores in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka and you will agree with me.
The retail culture in Japan is crazy! You can go shopping in every corner in downtown tokyo, kyoto and osaka and you will be swamped by lots of shopping choices and options. The world of beauty, cosmetics and apparel is madness here! I can literally get giddy going shopping in these departmental stores… so much as that I find myself getting tired walking from floor to floor!
I tried getting into H&M earlier this evening but I wasn’t too comfortable with the Sunday crowd and long queues. The only two stores which I frequently pop in are UNIQLO and MUJI, they are affordable and basic, and have simple styles of my desire. But one thing I know, if you plan to go shopping Japan, you better be ready to increase your credit limit on your credit card or bring lots of cash – Japan shopping isn’t cheap at all… not by my standards at least!
One last note – Ginza is a great place to stroll and go shopping for big labels… bring your credit card!
brief report on osaka
After three days in Tokyo and two days in Hakone and Izu, I got in to Osaka yesterday night after a 2 hours ride in the Shinkansen (bullet train) from Atami. It was an amazing experience for all of us, especially my four year old.
I have been told that Osaka is like Tokyo – busy and crowded with lots of skyscrapers towering one another. We are staying at the Swissotel Nankai Namba and I picked this hotel for its sheer convenience and location. It is located above the Namba train station and this makes it easy for us to move around easily since we’ll be traveling on the train at most times. A trip to Osaka is not complete is you don’t step foot into Shinsaibashi for great shopping and food. While dh’s looking forward to savor all the local delights, I can’t wait to shop the busy street of Shinsaibashi! This long street is sure to tire any shopaholic out! As for my DH, he has got his travel insurance covered so he’s eating anything authentic and interesting, not a bit worried about any health hiccups. After all, Japan is such a safe and clean place so we are least worried about cleanliness and hygiene.
I have been popping into any UNIQLO and MUJI shops I can find. I love shopping for local labels and if you are in Tokyo or Osaka, you must go shopping in these two great stores! I love the basics and clean lines of the apparel and best of all, the prices are reasonable. OK I won’t be posting very regularly due to limited internet access. I hope to do more shopping in Osaka city and Tokyo before heading to Hong Kong in a week’s time – I’m truly thankful to God for this family vacation!
my brief shopping report in tokyo
Wow – this is my third night in Tokyo – I still can’t believe I’m in the city where retail fashion is still buzzing, despite the economic recession in the country. Honestly, if you see what I saw in the last two days, you won’t believe that Japan is in recession!
It’s interesting to see people shopping and buying when the leader of the country announced that the country is officially experiencing a recession. We spent a full day in harajuku ( the trendy district of Tokyo) and was amazed when we saw the crowd. I believe it’s not the foreigners who go shopping in this busy area but the local teenagers, they love shopping here in Harajuku. We even had problems squeezing through the crowd!
Talk about fashion and you can’t beat the Japanese. They are forward, trendy, up to date, daring, adventurous and creative. This is a country where you can go shopping for branded designer stuff in ordinary streets. You don’t need to be strolling along Rodeo Drive to wear branded stuff cos most people are clad in designer labels everywhere! DH wonders if the retail industry has learned the secrets of conversion rate optimization cos the shops are always full of shoppers!
I haven’t downloaded my trip photos since I’ve been out all day most of the time. But for now, this is a brief shopping report – very brief! I’ll be combing the streets of Osaka in two days’ time and if our schedule allows, I may even drop by the Gotemba factory outlets!
it’s not too late to consider weight loss solutions
Sometimes we can be so overwhelmed with so much info in the web that it’s not easy to go shopping for anything! I guess that’s why people are choosing free trials or free giveaways so that they can evaluate and test the products before making any purchase decisions.
For instance, take a look at the weight loss options or diet pills pills today and there will be an information overload once you do a search in the web on weight loss. As such, many of these weight loss solutions offer free trials and money back guarantee, depending on the product and the merchant. I always believe that no matter what weight loss solutions you choose, nothing can replace discipline, good healthy eating and the will to achieve your weight loss goals. The latest in the market is Acai Berry Select which claims to lose pounds with just one bottle! People are going back to nature for beauty and health these days!
The year is coming to an end but it’s not too late if you have not started to shed those extra pounds. Get started today.
the bride goes shopping for her wedding day
Every bride wants to look her best comes her wedding. From going shopping for the ideal gown to choosing bridal accessories, pick a wedding venue and appointing her bridesmaid and flower girl, every little detail cannot be overlooked at all.
I know of many brides who place weight loss as top priority once the wedding date has been set. They probably search for the best diet pills and best weight loss ebook to shed those extra pounds. Normally, this effort has to start more than six months before the actual day. She’s also searching for the best wedding hairstyles or select the wedding theme with her team of wedding consultants and experts who usually turn out to be her best friends and close family members.
If you happen to be a bride’s best friend, be gracious when you go shopping with her. Offer her useful and honest advice and be patient when she seems indecisive. It is always not so easy to make wedding decisions for every bride-to-be.
