Shopping

It is said that nothing is certain in this life but death in taxes, but I would like to add one more to that: change. Since coming to Japan, your life has probably undergone quite a lot of changes, with new experiences coming thick and fast. But now it is time to move on – whether it be back to your home country, or onward to a new adventure. Whatever the reason, you will probably want to pick up a few mementos to remind you of your time here. Furthermore, there is a good chance that your friends and family will want something as well. As such, you will probably want to get some souvenirs (or omiyage, as it is called here). But what to get? And where to get it. Well, here are a few ideas to get you started. Sweets, cookies etc. Nagoya Station If you want to pick up some tasty treats to bring for others, you can probably do no worse than going to the souvenir store Grand Kiosk in Nagoya Station. Located near the Central Gates, you can find a wide array of treats to suit all tastes, whether it be Tokugawa Ieyasu cookies, tebasaki…