Shop Guide by Category

 Traditional Craft Works 

Traditional craft works of Japan, such as fabrics, lacquer ware, handicrafts, dolls and musical instruments, are both bold and subtle in design and make. They are pleasing to the eye and convenient to use. Once you become familiar with such products, you will be a fan for life.

• Zenkoku Dentoteki Kogeihin Center (National Traditional Craftwork Center) 
• Yamada Heiando

 Japanese Souvenirs

A variety of "Japanese" goods, such as a folding fan, tenugui (a hand towel), hanten (a short coat), and chiyogami (paper with colored figures), are good souvenirs of your Tokyo trip. If you don't have a lot of time, going to large shops with a variety of goods and antique malls with many shops clustered together is a good idea.

• Oriental Bazaar
• Tokyu Hands
• Antique Mall Ginza  

 Home Appliances

Made in Japan products, such as those of Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic, have a worldwide reputation for high quality and high functionality. You can choose from a wide range of products and also buy the latest products earlier here in Japan.

• Yamada Denki
• Yodobashi Camera
• Biccamera
• LAOX

 Character Goods

Anime and Manga character goods, which are original to Japan, are popular all over the world! Any and all character goods are available in Tokyo, because there are a large number of shops with various kinds of goods, including the well-established Kiddy Land. For the variety of products and choices, Tokyo is in a class of its own compared to other cities and other countries!

• Hello Kitty's Kawaii Paradise
• Kiddy Land
• Sanrio Shop
• Pokemon Center
• Tokyo Character Street

 Kitchenware

Made in Japan kitchenware is now enjoying a boom in the world because of the design, quality and functionality. More and more people buy kitchen knives and kitchen utensils for souvenirs. Kappabashi, an area home to over 170 cooking and kitchen utensils shops, and mass merchandisers like Tokyu Hands are convenient places to buy such goods.

• Kappabashi
• Sankido
• Tokyu Hands

 Accessories

Being at the forefront of trends, Tokyo is the best place to find cute accessories and small fashion items. You can get various items at low prices in Tokyo “towns” that are popular among the young such as Takeshita-dori Street, Harajuku, and Shibuya. How to dress? Learn from the dress of those who walk around these areas!

• Shibuya 109

 Cosmetics

A large variety of brand cosmetics are available at department stores in Ginza, Shinjuku and other shopping areas of Tokyo. Ainz & Tulpe in Harajuku is a select shop for cosmetics and over-the-counter drugs. You can also buy cosmetics at low prices at drugstores.