The famous tuna auctions of the Inner Tsukiji Fish market have moved to Toyosu, along with a number of other fresh produce markets. The original outer markets and stalls are still on the original site, now known as the Tsukiji Outer Markets where you will find the hustle and bustle of many small traders selling…
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Any traveller to Japan will be very familiar with the Japanese convenience store, or konbini, as they are known locally. If you haven’t been to Japan, then let me introduce you to the wonder, the magic and the marvel of Japanese convenience stores! Japanese convenience stores are true to their word – they are conveniently…
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One of the biggest concerns for many families when travelling is what the kids will eat. On our first trip to Japan our youngest was a very fussy eater (2yo) and survived on convenience store bread and the tube of Vegemite we brought with us! Now he’s a fantastic eater and every trip he looks…
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