Shopping in Tokyo
Tokyo Travel Guide
Tokyo is up there with the world’s finest shopping destinations, and you can find a wild array of styles and sub-cultures, each with their own fashion. It’s fascinating to explore the malls and boutique stalls in Harajuku, Shibuya and Akihabara to see the incredible fashion sense of the Japanese. Electronics, antiques and cosmetics are also extremely popular items to shop for in Tokyo.
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48 Best Shopping Experiences in Tokyo
Read itWalk into any Tokyo shop and you’ll hear “irasshaimase” (a big welcome). One of the most exciting and diverse metropolises in the world, Tokyo presents a treasure trove of unique shopping opportunities. Traditional arts and craft stores stand next to shops brimming with contemporary and imported items; the tiniest family-run businesses compete with the huge national chains.
Generally, each area of Tokyo specialises in a particular form of shopping, whether it be fashion, electronics or interior decoration, however each district presents an interesting array of boutiques, speciality shops and larger department stores awaiting exploration.
