a use for those Yen you've had sitting in the top drawer

have some Yen left over from a long ago trip to Tokyo?

an interesting article about the influx of european clothing brands like oilily in Tokyo

from The Japan Times:
"Another strong selection for the very young fashionista can be found at the Nihonbashi branch of Mituskoshi, where a vast range of Eurobaby labels are ensconced on the sixth floor. Highlights here include gear from Brit brand Burberry, prissy Italian bambino outfitter Miss Blumarine, (pass) French institution Sonia Rykiel Enfant (no thanks) and Dutch kindergartener clothier Oilily."

not that i'm planning to visit but it's nice to know oilily clothes are close by even if its not a full blown oilily boutique...