AKA endless shopping pictures from the mecca of department stores – Don Quijote. Night falls in Hiroshima and casts new shadows on the brooding A dome. Still ominous and dominating the riverside vista after 70 years. But the horrors of history are not the whole story of Hiroshima, it’s vibrant and bustling with a neon nightContinue reading “Hiroshima by night”
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Tsukiji fish market
Up early the next morning we’re hitting the road to visit the humongous Tsukiji wholesale fish and vegetable market. It’s the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world and also one of the largest wholesale food markets of any kind. The world famous fish auctions in the inner market opens at 3am.Continue reading “Tsukiji fish market”
Kitchenware town
On we trot to the next of my key sightseeing spots – Kappabashi Street AKA Kitchenware town! Easily identified by the humongous chef looming above the entrance to the south entrance, Kappabashi Street is where the restaurant trade does its shopping. The street is lined with stores selling all the hardware needed by restaurants and other foodContinue reading “Kitchenware town”
Colourful Capri stalls
Still shifting through the past few years worth of photos in search of favourite market piccies. Here’s a myriad of colourful delights from the gorgeous little island of Capri. From the obvious Italian pastas to the island’s preocupation with lemons, there are so many lovely little knick knacks. There are also lots of incredible paintedContinue reading “Colourful Capri stalls”
More Mostar markets!
Before we headed back to Croatia, we had time to mooch around some more of the picturesque little stalls that line the main cobbled street of Mostar. From colourful slippers to beaten copper work, tiny traditionally attired dolls to artwork, there’s almost too much to take in. Colourful wooden instruments make interesting (and custom friendly)Continue reading “More Mostar markets!”