Shopaholics Japan

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 p...

25 Jul 202332min

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 ...

11 Jul 202322min

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 Worl...

27 Jun 202322min

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 bes...

13 Jun 202314min

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 ...

30 Mai 202322min

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...

16 Mai 202326min

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 fr...

2 Mai 202328min

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 sho...

18 Apr 202325min