shopping + recreation.

Japan has a lively commercial scene with a rich array of shopping options. Shibuya and Harajuku are shopping districts that The Tokyu Hands Department Store is renowned for its wide assortment of Japanese goods. The Japanese version of “dollar stores”-alternatively titled 100 Yen Stores-have made their way overseas, but stores like Daiso and Seria are staples of everyday Japanese life.

recommended locations

daiso daiso

highly popular variety-store chain with convenience items such as houseware, crafts, stationery, and everyday supplies all for the cost of 100 yen

hello kitty hello kitty

Sanrio has its roots in japan and this merchandise store features how hello kitty has been a major character export on the international stage

harajuku harajuku
station

Harajuku encompasses the area from Harajuku Station to Omotesando. Harajuku Station is a popular and frequently used railway station surrounded by a vibrant shopping scene. Internationally, Harajuku is the center for culture and fashion for the Japanese youth demographic.The area features smaller independent shops and cafes in addition to more high-end retail boutiques. Foreign shops also stake their claim in this popular shopping area. Many local landmarks are also situated nearby the area. Harajuku is the perfect location to spend a free day or weekend in Tokyo with its endless shopping and entertainment opportunities.

tsukiji fish market tsukiji fish market

observe the hustle and bustle of wholesalers shuttling fish from the source of the sea to the menus of Tokyo’s most esteemed restaurants

edo-tokyo museum edo-tokyo museum

established in 1993, the museum houses artifacts and art from the history of Tokyo specifically during the Edo period

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