Modern gadgets, quirky manga and anime, massive departments stores, makeup and skin care, souvenir shops and discount stores, you can find anything and everything in Tokyo! In this video, we'll show you some of the best places to shop in this vibrant city. Foreign tourists can enjoy tax-free shopping in participating stores, so don't forget to bring your passports with you. Another tip is that you can find discount coupons at the airport arrivals area. Akihabara is a vibrant shopping hub, popular for its electronics stores and otaku culture. This is a 9-story building that features a wide array of electronic goods and gadgets, and is the largest electronics shop in the city. This 7-story building caters to people interested in anime, video games or anything related to the Japanese otaku culture. You will find various items such as manga graphic novels, videos and character goods. Anime and manga lovers will also find that Mandarake is another otaku store worth visiting. It's a good place to find rare manga collectible items, artworks, figurines and toys. Ginza is known as Tokyo's upscale dining and shopping district. This is where you'll find high-end department stores and luxurious boutique shops. Shopaholics will surely love this place! Harajuku is dubbed as the heart of youth fashion. This electronics retailer chain has numerous stores in Japan. Bic Camera Select is located at Takeshita Street in Harajuku. It features cosmetics, daily necessities, gadgets and accessories. Takeshita Street is lined with souvenir shops, boutiques, cafes and fast food outlets that caters to Tokyo's younger crowd. This is a shopping complex that features upscale boutiques and restaurants. Asakusa retains the atmosphere of old Tokyo where you will find street vendors selling food and traditional crafts. Tourists can also find Kimono rental shops and experience wearing this traditional Japanese garment while exploring the city. This shopping street runs for about 250 meters leading to Sensoji Temple. You'll find various shops that offer local food and souvenirs. Also called “New Nakamise”, this street is located just across Nakamise Shopping Street where tourists will find more shops and restaurants. Just right off Sensoji Temple is the Nishi-Sando Shopping Street where you can sample the delicious melon pan and also find unique souvenir items. This mall has various popular stores such as Uniqlo, Daiso and other fashion boutiques. At the base of Tokyo Skytree, the Tokyo Solamachi is a multilevel mall that features many shops and restaurants. Just a 4 minute walk from Asakusa station, you'll be welcomed by a large Hello Kitty store front display. You'll find gifts and accessories featuring Hello Kitty merchandise as well as other cartoon characters. Another popular shopping and tourist destination is Shibuya. Just next to Shibuya crossing is Center Gai Street, where you'll find many restaurants, shops and bars. Loft is a variety store selling everyday commodities, stationery, souvenirs, unique items and more. This is the go-to place of the younger crowd, especially female shoppers. You will find the latest trendy fashion items such as shoes, bags, clothes, costumes and beauty products. In Village Vanguard, you'll find various items such as food, souvenirs, clothes, unique items and many more. If you love everything and anything about Disney, then this shop is for you. Check out their awesome Disney merchandise! This is another place where you can find manga and anime merchandise. In this music superstore, you will find a huge selection of top quality musical instruments and guitar pedals. This is a one stop creative store where you'll find everything under the sun! Can Do 100 Yen is a popular discount store where all items are priced at 100 Yen. Shibuya Parco reopened in 2019 after a 3-year renovation. Shinjuku, known for having the busiest train station in the world, is home to major department stores, boutique shops and electronic outlets. Daiso is the largest chain of discount stores in Japan. They feature unique items such as souvenirs, trinkets, skin care and many multi-purpose products. These are the items that you should check out when you visit Daiso. If you're into skincare and makeup, we recommend you take the opportunity to visit a drugstore in Japan. Many makeup enthusiasts rave about the quality of Japanese beauty and skin care products. We suggest you check out some of these popular items. If you're looking for affordable local food, snacks and other products, the supermarket is the best place to go! You'll find numerous supermarkets that are within walking distance from bus or train stations. Seiyu is a popular supermarket that's open 24 hours a day. We recommend using google translate to ensure you are buying the right item. A visit to Don Quijote should be on the top of your list! This discount store chain which you'll find all over Japan, is the go-to place to buy a wide array of goods. Near Ueno station, you'll find a charming shopping street that features a wide range of clothes, shoes, drugstores, restaurants and food stalls. For a little fun and adventure, you can also purchase a "lucky bag", also known as Fukubukuro. Store merchants prepare bags filled with random items and sell them at discounted prices. This is an awesome last minute shopping surprise for departing passengers at Narita Airport. You’ll find general Pokémon merchandise as well as other limited edition items. You’ll find a wide range of official Tokyo 2020 merchandise.
