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After almost half a decade, the original Hands (formerly Tokyu Hands) is officially closing this November.
A lease disagreement is bringing the curtain down on this legendary DIY playground, and also Seibu Shibuya department store.

Hands Shibuya has been our trusty joint for everything from home improvement tools and hobby supplies to an incredible stationery haul. 🛠️🖊️ Whether you need professional woodcarving tools or are hunting for the perfect planners, pens, and sticky notes, Hands always left us spoiled for choice.

The newer Scramble Square branch remains, but the iconic "skip-floor" building will be dearly missed. Head over before November and get all the things…

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We're back with a new video! Come check out Kagurazaka with us: The side of Shinjuku that you probably haven't seen before! https://youtu.be/jC8O-I0z4YE

We're working hard on making as many videos as we can this year so let us know what type of videos you want to see!

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Back out filming again! Can you guess where we were today? 👀🦉

7 months ago | [YT] | 107

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Went to shoot outside Tokyo this time!
Can you guess where? 👀

8 months ago | [YT] | 105

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New video coming next week! 🍡👘

1 year ago | [YT] | 90

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Have you seen our latest video? We show off some of our favourite coffee spots in Tokyo that are also perfect for some remote work - There's one spot you probably wouldn't expect in our list.

1 year ago | [YT] | 18

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Filming another video with Patricia today 📹

1 year ago | [YT] | 50

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We’re filming on a mountain today! 🗻

1 year ago | [YT] | 53

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New video with Patricia! (www.instagram.com/whatthepato/)
Discover Koenji: Tokyo's Hidden Gem - https://youtu.be/7vzjkHbbdb4

1 year ago | [YT] | 45

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Pokémon has announced its plans to open a mini-theme park called PokéPark Kanto inside the already-existing Yomiuriland Theme Park.

Yomiuriland is on the border between Tokyo and Kanagawa and is known for water rides in the summer and illuminations in the winter.

No date or year for the opening was given.

(And in case you missed it our recent video about all the current Pokémon centers in Tokyo https://youtu.be/RmltOywUdmA )

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