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Shopping in Tokyo? This is the place you must go!


As one of the world-class modern cities, Tokyo is a shopping destination for everyone. Ranging from fashion, crafts, to peculiar Japanese items that we never thought could have existed before.

Here are some areas in Tokyo that you can explore while shopping. Each place has its own uniqueness! Let's see below!

1. Asakusa


This Asakusa is like the old city of Tokyo. Some buildings here even existed from the Edo period!

On the road to Senso-ji Temple called Nakamise-dori, you can find lots of shops selling cute Japanese gifts and souvenirs. Starting from key chains, fridge magnets, to traditional Japanese ornaments.

Many street food sellers here. Most are small meals like taiyaki and mochi. Food vendors will not hesitate to scold you if you eat while walking. They will ask you to eat in a special area beside the shop.

2. Ginza


Ginza is a shopping district that has many international brand stores. Many department stores are lined up here.

Starting from Uniqlo, Mitsukoshi, Dover Street Market Ginza, to Ginza Six will make fashionistas from various quarters satisfied.

For those who like art, don't forget to visit Takumi's fine craft shops or Itoya stores for art supllies. A pretty big and beautiful Apple store is also in Ginza!

3. Akihabara


Akihabara is an electronic shopping center in Tokyo. Besides electronics, there are also many shops that sell various items related to games, anime, Jpop culture, and the like

For fans of the AKB48 group, this Akihabara is the origin of the music group. Their biggest theater is here if you want to watch the performance of the music group containing these beautiful girls.

For you who are photography enthusiasts, there are lots of camera shops in Akihabara. You can walk around this place for hours. The favorite store for photography enthusiasts is Yodobashi Camera. In this place there are hundreds of cameras, lenses and photographic equipment that we can immediately try!

Oh yeah, there are many 'maid cafes' in Akihabara that you can try. The cafe is like a cafe in general, but maid cafe waitresses are cute girls wearing anime maid costumes!

4. Harajuku


This place is home to young people who look like 'Japanese hipster' or more popularly known as harajuku style. Shopping here is centered on Takeshita-dori and Omote-sando.

Shopping here you will find many items that are quite unique. For clothes you can start from Laforet, 6% Doki Doki, and Sou-Sou.

There are also some vintage fashion stores like Gallery Kawano, or RagTag for preloved items.

If you are observant, you can get good second hand clothes. Because people in Tokyo are usually very happy to change fashion modes, but their storage cabinets are very limited because the residential area is also limited. So they sell a lot of old clothes.

5. Narita / Haneda airport


At Narita or Haneda Airport you can be your last shopping place before flying home.

For souvenirs and gifts such as Tokyo Banana, Tokyo milk cheese factory, and other popular souvenirs you can find them here. So there is no need to worry if someone forgets. Although the price is slightly more expensive than you buy in the city.

After shopping at Narita Airport, I like to wait for the plane at Sakura Lounge. Because the location is directly facing the airplane parking lot so that we can enjoy passing planes.

6. Shinjuku


Shinjuku is very busy. Especially when night falls, the lights from the building billboard feel like fighting each other.

In Shinjuku you can shop in Isetan, one of the most popular department stores in Japan. Or playing with Don Quijote, a department store that has "really Japanese" items because of its uniqueness and peculiarities.

Those who want to shop electronically in Shinjuku can also, if you are not interested in coming to Akihabara.

7. Shibuya


Besides being famous for the super crowded Shibuya Crossing crossing, you can also make Shibuya a pretty attractive shopping area. Cheap music shops are scattered here. For those who like hipster fashion, you can check Shibuya 109 or Fake Tokyo.

For those who like coffee, try Starbucks at one of the corners of the Shibuya intersection. Because the view from here is interesting enough to watch people crossing!

So, what are you shopping for?

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