From Tokyo, With Love
Japan Travel Tips
Stories, travel tips, and behind-the-scenes from two photographers living in Japan.
Best Shibuya Fashion Shopping: A Mall-by-Mall Brand Guide to 109, Parco, Hikarie & MAGNET (2026)
Shibuya fashion mall by mall, checked against current directories: who's actually in 109 now, Parco's zone map, MAGNE...
What to Buy at Nakano Broadway: Tokyo's Otaku & Collector Paradise
A curated guide to shopping Nakano Broadway — Mandarake collectibles, vintage watches, anime figures and cels, plus h...
Best Souvenirs to Buy in Arashiyama (Curated by Tokyo Locals)
Arashiyama souvenirs: handcrafted bamboo goods, tofu and yuba specialties, matcha sweets, and where to shop between t...
Japanese Women's Clothing Brands: A Tokyo Shopping Edit (2026)
The Japanese women's clothing brands worth shopping in Tokyo: Issey Miyake, sacai, Shibuya 109 gyaru labels, Mikimoto...
Best Souvenirs to Buy in Odaiba (Curated by Tokyo Locals)
Odaiba souvenirs worth packing: Gundam model kits from The Gundam Base, retro dagashi at Decks, Fuji TV character goo...
What Are BEAMS, United Arrows, and SHIPS? Japan's Select Shops Explained
What a Japanese 'select shop' actually is, and what makes BEAMS, United Arrows, and SHIPS different. Plus the in-hous...
Best Meiji Shrine Souvenirs: A Curated 2026 Guide
Meiji Shrine souvenirs: shrine-blessed omamori, goshuin stamps, Meiji Jingu sake, plus the best Harajuku and Omotesan...
Japanese Streetwear Brands: A Tokyo Shopping Guide for Men (2026)
The Japanese streetwear brands worth shopping in Tokyo: BAPE, WTAPS, NEIGHBORHOOD, Okayama denim, Yohji Yamamoto, and...
Best Souvenirs to Buy in Senso-ji Temple (Curated by Tokyo Locals)
Senso-ji temple souvenirs worth packing: temple omamori and goshuin, ningyo-yaki and kaminari-okoshi sweets, and Edo-...
Best Souvenirs to Buy in Fushimi Inari (Curated by Tokyo Locals)
Fushimi Inari souvenirs: fox-themed charms, a goshuin stamp book, and why the sake from Kyoto's Fushimi ward pairs wi...
Best Souvenirs to Buy in Harajuku (Curated by Tokyo Locals)
Harajuku souvenirs worth the suitcase space: kawaii fashion, character goods from Kiddy Land, J-beauty at @cosme Toky...
Best Souvenirs to Buy in Tsukiji Outer Market (Curated by Tokyo Locals)
Tsukiji Outer Market souvenirs: Japanese kitchen knives, katsuobushi and nori from century-old shops, tamagoyaki on a...
Best Ueno Park Souvenirs: A Curated 2026 Guide
Ueno Park souvenirs: panda merchandise from the zoo, Tokyo National Museum prints, Niki no Kashi chocolate, and the s...
Best Souvenirs to Buy in Dotonbori (Curated 2026 Guide)
Dotonbori souvenirs worth packing: Glico Pocky from the source, Pablo mini cheesecakes, Kuidaore Taro merch, and how ...