This is a long-established shopping street that gradually developed after the Port of Yokohama opened, and it still retains a strong sense of Western culture and port-town charm. The street isn't very wide, but it's packed with clothing stores, leather goods shops, dessert shops, cafes, and other unique little stores, giving it a more refined feel than a large shopping mall. Strolling along the street, you can experience Motomachi's distinctive sense of style. It's also one of Yokohama's most iconic shopping streets.
Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street | Review by Linda Liao
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IKSPIARI
It is a commercial complex within the Tokyo Disney Resort. The name is a combination of the words “Experience” and “peri”, a fairy in Persian mythology. It is full of originality fit for Tokyo Disney Resort.
イクスピアリ就在東京迪士尼度假區的舞浜站旁，是一般旅客也能自由進出的購物娛樂中心，不需要購買迪士尼門票。從JR舞浜站南口出站後步行即可抵達，交通相當方便。商場裡集合了服飾、雜貨、生活用品、伴手禮、甜點與各式餐廳，也有超市及電影院，整體氛圍不像一般車站商場，帶有濃厚的度假感。逛累了可以找間咖啡廳休息，晚上也能留下來吃飯。若安排迪士尼行程前後還有空檔，很適合順道來走走。
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GATSBY Body Paper
This body paper series of products helps to remove sweat, stickiness, and odors. It’s a convenient product that can be easily used any time, anywhere. Simply wipe your body with the large non-woven paper.
Summers in Japan have become unbearably hot over the past year or two, so it’s no wonder that many companies have started offering “extra-cooling body wipes”! And yes, they really are incredibly cooling when you use them (laughs). The sheets are larger than regular wet wipes, so you can wipe everything from your face and neck to your body, arms, and legs. They’re especially useful after exercising or spending an entire day walking outdoors. GATSBY also offers many different scents, so there are plenty to choose from. While browsing, I even came across a fig scent. It was honestly a little bizarre, and I couldn’t help taking a second look. Keep a pack in your bag when you go out in the summer, and you can freshen up anytime!
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KITTE Hakata
Conveniently located with direct access to Hakata Station, KITTE Hakata is a large-scale commercial complex developed by Japan Post as part of its “KITTE” brand. Spanning B1 to 11 floors above ground, this larger-than life complex boasts approximately 30,800 square meters of retail space and a heaping catalog of impeccable dining and shopping.
KITTE Hakata is in a very convenient location. Just turn left after exiting Hakata Station, and you’ll get there quickly. It’s an easy stop whether you’re transferring trains, shopping, or getting something to eat. Inside, there are plenty of restaurants, lifestyle goods stores, and souvenir shops, so you can take care of both shopping and dining in one place. There’s also a supermarket on the first floor. In the past, before heading home from every business trip, I would make a special stop here to stock up, especially on natto, since it was convenient and they carried several different brands. One visit during Christmas was particularly memorable. The area around the station was covered in lights, and once they lit up at night, the atmosphere became especially lively. With all the travelers coming and going and the festive decorations, the entire Hakata Station area was filled with a cheerful mood.
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