LIVE IN JAPAN

Shopping! Go around and around, endlessly, that’s why Tokyo is famous for shopping centers! And living in Tokyo is too convenient!!

When you are living in Tokyo or just visit it for few short days, there are places that you could not miss. Let us introduce to you the DISTRICTS OF TOKYO, the neon city.

  1. Asakusa – The soul of old Tokyo

Walking along with Sensoji Temple, there are hundreds of small shops surrounding it. Check out Nakamise-dori, Denpoin-dori, Kannon-dori, full with traditional craft and delicacies.

  1. Ginza (銀座): The Fanciest of Tokyo

Tokyo’s fanciest shopping district, popular for both Japanese and foreign visitors. With a prolonged history of top tie shopping centers, Ginza centers itself again with the newly open Ginza SIX. If you are looking for luxury brand products, take a look at Ginza Wako, Matsuya Ginza and Ginza Mitsukoshi. For other retailers, you can find them on Ginza main street.

  1. Roppongi (六本木) and Hibiya (日比谷): Tokyo up town funk

Both Roppongi Hills and Hibiya MidTown are popular with complex shopping malls. Hundreds of choices for shopping and dining. Specialized shops including car showroom, fashion, interior, etc. can be found throughout the place.

  1. Daikanyama (代官山) and Naka-Meguro (中目黒) Elegent Tokyo

Stylish neighborhoods with trendy cafes, restaurants, and unique fashionable boutiques. The most popular attraction is the Daikanyama T-site where you can stroll around with books.

  1. Shibuya (渋谷): The Scramble Square

This is where you find Hachiko, the dog statue. Well known as top tourist sites in Tokyo. Trendy Pop culture, and crowded at night. Be sure to check out Shibuya Scramble Square, and Shibuya 109. If you are a fan of Disney, there is a Disney store close by.

  1. Shimo-Kitazawa (代官山)

If you are interested in vintage fashion, then this is a non-passing place. Or maybe second-hand shops? From used to vintage, books, to records, shops that you can only find in Shimo-Kitazawa.

  1. Ikebukuro(池袋) The deeper of Tokyo

Not very popular among tourists, but with locals, it’s the best place to shop for electronics. This is the place where big bosses in Consumer Electronic put their showroom and shops.

  1. Shinjuku (新宿)

The busiest train station in Tokyo (yes, busier than Tokyo station). Where you can find almost any flagship stores, from electronics to fashion, combining with underground shopping arcades. Try to hunt luxury brands in Isetan, or Takashimaya. Lumine EST is right on the east exit of Shinjuku and popular among teenagers.

  1. Akihabara (秋葉原) and Harajuku (原宿): for Anime fans

Why Akihabara is the biggest electronic market in Japan, both it and Harajuku share a common in underground geek culture. If you are a fan of manga, anime, Japanese games don’t miss the opportunity to go there.

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