Ueno Park has something special to offer in every season, and the fall scenery is every bit as beautiful as the cherry blossoms in spring. Visit in the fall to enjoy the red maple leaves and golden ginkgo trees. It's especially pleasant to stroll through the park. If you're lucky, you may also come across live street performances, adding a bit more excitement and energy to the park.
Besides the natural scenery, Ueno Park also has attractions such as art museums and a zoo, so you can spend an entire day exploring at a leisurely pace.
Ueno Park | Review by Linda Liao
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Calbee Jaga Pokkuru Okhotsk Sea Salt taste
Calbee Jaga Pokkuru is a popular snack produced by Calbee, one of Japan’s leading snack manufacturers. Manufactured at their Chitose factory in Hokkaido and primarily sold locally, it's become a beloved souvenir from Hokkaido. The name "Jaga Pokkuru" combines "jagaimo" (potato) with "Korpokkur," legendary fairy-like beings from Ainu folklore.
Jaga Pokkuru is one of Japan's classic souvenirs. At the airport, you can often see Taiwanese and Korean travelers putting box after box into their shopping baskets. It's very popular.
The individually wrapped packs are very convenient. They're great for eating a little at a time yourself, and they're also just right for taking home to share with family and friends. The crispy texture and rich potato flavor make the classic original flavor something you never get tired of.
If you're tired of the original flavor, I also highly recommend trying the scallop flavor! It has an extra touch of savory flavor from the sea, and its salty, savory taste makes it hard to stop eating. I personally like it a lot too. -
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COREDO Muromachi
A full line up of different restaurants await, from casual and full-on authentic dining, both in Japanese and Western style. Inside you’ll find all the trimmings of good living, including the historic charm of Nihonbashi veteran shops to a modern-day cinema complex. With so much at this all-in-one shopping stop, there’s plenty of crowds drawn here across a wide range of ages.
The COREDO shopping complex consists of three buildings, so you can shop for clothing, enjoy food, and browse household goods all in one visit. When I visited, the Christmas lights had just been put up, and once they came on at night, they added a romantic atmosphere and made the entire complex feel very festive. The place Taiwanese people are probably most familiar with is Eslite Spectrum, which has a location here!
Besides browsing books, cultural and creative products, and lifestyle goods, you can also find quite a few classic snacks that are familiar to Taiwanese people, which is fun. -
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Ginza-Dori street
Ginza-Dori street is one of Japan's most prestigious shopping districts with a sense of history and elegance. It is lined with department stores and high-end brand stores, rivaling New York's Fifth Avenue and London's Oxford Street.
Ginza really has so many stores and department stores worth checking out! Many of the shops here are flagship-sized, with spacious interiors and a very complete selection of products. If you have limited time in Tokyo, I really recommend adding Ginza to your itinerary. One-stop shopping is the biggest time-saver!
You can find Taiwanese favorites like UNIQLO, GU, and Mitsukoshi all in one place. Be sure to set aside plenty of time so you can shop to your heart's content〜
I also really love the atmosphere in Ginza on weekend afternoons〜 Some streets are closed to traffic, temporarily banning vehicles, which is why it's also known as a "pedestrian paradise." Outdoor tables and chairs are set up in the middle of the street, so when you're tired from shopping, you can grab a coffee, sit down, watch people come and go, and enjoy Ginza's relaxed yet stylish afternoon atmosphere. -
