Blue Bottle Coffee Aoyama Cafe | Review by 一個漸漸喜歡上慢旅的人

I’m a fan of this watch brand, and whenever I have a chance to travel to Japan, I always like to make time to visit one of its local stores. What fascinates me most is discovering new watch straps made with materials that reflect local Japanese character. Not only can one watch stay with you for a long time, but you can also freely switch to whatever style suits your mood.

This time, I made a special trip to the spacious and comfortable Maker’s Watch Knot Omotesando Gallery Shop. As always, the staff were courteous and polite, creating a very relaxing and comfortable shopping experience. In addition to a wide selection of customizable watches, they were also offering elegant special Christmas packaging for the end of the year, which made the entire selection process feel festive. This is definitely a quality shop that I can’t help wanting to visit again and again whenever I’m in Tokyo.

You absolutely can’t miss shopping at Don Quijote when traveling in Japan. This time, I specifically visited the Shinjuku Kabukicho store. The entire building has everything from cosmetics and medicine to household goods, souvenirs, and all kinds of fun little items. It’s truly a shopper’s paradise. If you want to avoid crowds like I do, I recommend going early in the morning.

Remember to have your coupon ready before you go. Just scan the barcode at checkout to get the discount, which makes everything a great deal. Browsing the entire building really makes it hard to stop putting things in your basket, and you can easily stock up on everything. If you want to buy all the goodies you plan to bring home in one place, this huge location is definitely the top choice for stocking up.

This time, because I stayed at the uniquely designed Godzilla hotel, I got to experience lively Kabukicho up close. On Friday night, the streets were filled with bright lights and bustling crowds, and the Don Quijote at the intersection was packed with people. There was everything from trendy fashion to local snacks, perfectly showcasing the vibrant energy of the city that never sleeps.

However, when I checked out the next day and walked through the streets during the day, I was shocked by the enormous piles of garbage along the roadside. It truly showed that this is an international metropolis after a night of revelry. Although it was a very unique urban experience, once was enough. The next time I visit Tokyo, I’ll probably choose a quieter, more comfortable area to stay in.