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On the road: Akihabara, Japan

Akihabara Tokyo Japan

One of the hottest spots in Tokyo today, this neon-lined neighbourhood is home to hundreds of niche shops, from anime shops to French maid cafes.
20 March 2013

Four great Christmas markets outside Germany

Colmar Christmas market

One of Germany’s most loved traditions -- authentic and charming festive fairs can now also be enjoyed in the United States, Japan, France and England.
Read more… 11 December 2012

The depachika of Tokyo

Macha and wagashi, Tokyo

Each department store is crammed with shops carrying a dizzying array of high-quality groceries, perfect for a quick picnic lunch or a snack before hopping the train to the airport.
Read more… 17 September 2010

Lonely Planet's top 10 places to shop in Tokyo

Geisha lanterns, Asakusa, Tokyo

You can shop ’til you drop in Tokyo from the sprawling retail clusters around the busiest train stations to the abundance of smaller, more eccentric shops found on the backstreets.
Read more… 03 August 2010

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