Shopaholics Japan

We're taking you to Japan's best theme parks, and you don't have to wait in line! We explore our favorite parks, rides, and give you all the details on how you can find some of the best Japanese theme park merch online! Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.global/ Save 300 yen off any order of 300 yen or more with the coupon code: wspod300 Featu...

Grab some popcorn because we're chatting about our favorite Japanese movies! From anime to Gamera to Kurosawa, we run down our personal favorites and give you some recommendations! Plus we tell you everything you need to know about Japanese movie theaters, and where you can get some exclusive Japanese movie merch! Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.gl...

Japanese spirits expert Christopher Pellegrini joins the podcast to chat about shochu and awamori! While the world may be more familiar with sake, Japanese people are flocking to shochu as awamori's popularity continues to grow overseas. We dive into what makes these drinks so special and the vast industry around them here in Japan! Please follow our guest! Twitter:  https://twitter.com/chrisp...

This week we are off to Fukuoka, the biggest city in Kyushu! We chat about the best ramen, the best tourist hot spots, and what souvenirs you need to grab in person or online! Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.global/ Save 300 yen off any order of 300 yen or more with the coupon code: wspod300 Featured shops on this week's episode: Kyushumiyage:  htt...

We share everything you need to know about getting the most out of summer in Japan! From the best food to try to buying your first yukata, we dig into what makes Japanese summers so great. Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.global/ Save 300 yen off any order of 300 yen or more with the coupon code: wspod300 Featured shops on this week's episode: Kimon...

Tea ceremony host Mika Fukushima joins the podcast to chat all about the world of Japanese tea. Not merely a drink, tea is a major part of Japanese culture. We also give our recommendations on the best Japanese tea to try and where to buy it! Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.global/ Follow our guest! Twitter:  https://twitter.com/matcha_sadou Featured s...

Asakusa is one of Tokyo's hottest tourist spots, and we break down what you need to see, eat, and buy! From towering temples to matcha cafes to souvenir stores, step into one of Tokyo's most bustling shopping districts. Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.global/ Featured shops on this week's episode: Marugoto Nippon:  https://marugotonippon.co...

Convenience stores are a cornerstone of busy Japanese city living, and we dive into our favorite things to buy, exclusive merch, and who has the best onigiri! Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.global/ Featured shops on this week's episode: 7-11's 7net:  https://7net.omni7.jp/top Lawson:  https://www.lawson.co.jp/netshopping/ Family Mart:  https:/...

Taiyaki, Pretz, Senbei, and everything in between! We chat about our favorite Japanese snacks, Kit Kat flavors, and introduce online shops where you can nab some sweets! Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.global/ Featured shops on this week's episode: Good Nature Station:  https://online.goodnaturestation.com/ Uedagashi:  https://www.uedagashi.com/ Ka...

We're going back in time to chat about our favorite retro Japanese video games! The hosts dive into our favorite games as a kid and how you can relive the nostalgia through Japan's many retro game shops, arcades, and cafes! Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.global/ Featured shops on this week's episode: BEEP:  https://www.beep-shop.com/ Follo...

Wanna save some money? Buy secondhand! We talk chat about the overwhelming number of secondhand shops in Japan, our biggest pickups, why used goods are so prevalent in the country, and our recommended shops! Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.global/ Featured shops on this week's episode: Kitamura: https://shop.kitamura.jp/ Sofmap: https://used.sofmap...

What should you buy in Japan? From chopsticks to cat cups, we run down our souvenir recommendations! Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.global/ Featured shops on this week's episode: Koncent:  https://koncent.jp/ Jimoto Story:  https://jimotostory.com/ e-ohashi:  https://www.e-ohashi.com/ Follow us on social media! Twitter:  https://twitter.com/worlds...

We travel to western Tokyo and back in time to explore Nakano Broadway, Tokyo's biggest hub for retro media, electronics, and toys. It's filled with dozens of unique shops selling items you won't find anywhere else in Tokyo! Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.global/ Featured shops on this week's episode: Tonari no Zingaro: https://zingaro.shop/ Hakaba No...

City pop, noise rock, and everything in between! We rave about our favorite Japanese music and the best shops in Japan to buy CDs, vinyl records, and your favorite band's merch! Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.global/ Featured shops on this week's episode: Tower Records: https://tower.jp/ DiskUnion: https://diskunion.net/ Follow us on social media! Twi...

Wrestling reporter Karen Peterson joins the podcast to chat about Pro Wrestling in Japan! We talk about everything you need to know about the unique subculture, what you should know before you attend a live event in Japan, and our favorite wrestling merch! Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.global/ Featured shops on this week's episode: Bushiroad: https:/...

Cats, dogs... owls? We chat about our experiences raising all sorts of pets in Japan, what you need to know before you adopt, and where to buy punk clothing for bulldogs. Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.global/ Featured shops on this week's episode: All For Wan: https://www.allforwan.jp/ Geluk: https://geluk.shop/ Sumodesign: https://sumodesign.shop/ C...

Karate sheep, dancing penguins, and DIY jewelry are just a few things to discover in Japan's many stores. This episode we chat about our favorite shops in Japan, run down what souvenirs you need to pick up, and whether or not you should try some ramen beer. Visit WorldShopping to buy from any store in Japan: https://www.worldshopping.global/ Featured shops on this week's episode: Graniph: https://...