Oh, the beauty of Japanese department stores! There is definitely something magical about Japanese department stores whether it’s due to their exceptional customer service, often marvelous food floors, proximity to major train stations, or the way they can shield you from the summer heat or winter cold. by Martin Danker Despite the general assumption that Japan is not a big country simply because its total area can’t compare to the likes of China, Canada, and the U.S., the Taiheiyo Belt or Tokaido Corridor, which contains some of Japan’s biggest and most economically powerful cities, stretches for almost 1,200 kilometers. As such, the distance between Tokyo and Fukuoka is comparable to […]
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