This must-visit old-fashioned shopping street leads all the way to Enoshima Shrine. The road slopes gently uphill and is lined with all kinds of unique shops, making it fun to browse as you walk. You can try Enoshima specialties like whitebait snacks and refreshing cucumber sticks, and look for locally distinctive souvenirs and handicrafts. The most eye-catching item is the huge rice cracker, almost bigger than your face, which really stands out in photos.
Enoshima Benzaiten Nakamise Street | Review by Linda Liao
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LeTAO Otaru Main Store
Known for its "Fromage Double" cheesecake made from Hokkaido-produced fresh cream and carefully selected mascarpone cheese, this confectionery store in Otaru enjoys nationwide popularity. Located at the tourist-frequented Märchen Crossroads in Otaru, LeTAO Main Store opened in 1998. The store's name, meaning "Dear Tower of Otaru," is reflected in its impressive European-style exterior reminiscent of a large tower.
When you arrive at the LeTAO Main Store, the first thing that catches your eye is its European-style exterior. You can't help but stop and admire it as you pass by.
Besides LeTAO's signature sweets, there are also many exclusive items only available at the main store, making it hard for dessert lovers to resist. There's also a seating area where you can take a break when you're tired from walking around and enjoy desserts and drinks. The super-popular cheesecake is a must-order~
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Eslite Spectrum Nihonbashi
Taiwan’s one-stop shop in Japan for books, lifestyle, and cultural goods. In addition to the latest hot items from Taiwan, here you’ll even find a lineup of brands that of-fer the best of Japanese culture.
When you're in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, I recommend stopping by Eslite Spectrum on the 2nd floor of COREDO Muromachi Terrace.
For those familiar with Eslite, the space carries on its signature simple, elegant aesthetic. Books, stationery, lifestyle goods, and various curated items are cleverly arranged together without feeling overcrowded, allowing each product to have its own presence. Browsing through the store feels like reading a thoughtfully edited lifestyle magazine, with small details everywhere that are worth stopping to look at.
In addition to books, you can also find many distinctive Taiwanese products, from snacks and tea drinks to stationery, design items, and lifestyle goods. Everything is carefully selected, presenting familiar Taiwanese flavors in a different setting.
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Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport)
Haneda is Japan’s largest airport, officially called Tokyo International Airport. Each of the three terminals has an observation deck where you can watch closely the airplanes take off and land, shopping facility, and restaurants with different cuisines.
Haneda Airport is close to central Tokyo and much more convenient to get to than Narita Airport, making it a shopping paradise for many travelers at the end of their trip. The souvenir shopping areas in the airport are seriously crowded, with so many airport-exclusive items, collaborations, and cute packaging options that it's hard to know where to look.
Interestingly, it isn't just tourists who shop here. Even Japanese people make special trips to Haneda Airport to buy exclusive souvenirs, which shows just how appealing this place is!
If you're a souvenir lover, don't underestimate how much time you'll need to shop at the airport. Most of the exclusive items are concentrated in the domestic terminals. If you want to browse leisurely and take your time choosing without rushing to board, I recommend arriving at least 3–4 hours early so you'll have enough time to explore.
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