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Shopping & Style
Your comprehensive guide to the best Tokyo shops, style and fashion
5 best camera and photography shops in Tokyo
Shop for the latest cameras as well as bargain and second-hand equipment at these well-stocked photography stores
22 best vintage stores in Tokyo
From cheap to chic in vintage Tokyo: essential second-hand clothing shops from across the capital
15 stunning flagship stores in Tokyo you need to visit
Love shopping in Tokyo? These flagship stores are home to top Japanese as well as international brands from Muji to Gucci
7 best outlet malls near Tokyo
Love a good shopping spree? Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama have discount stores offering big brands at low prices
Shopping events and fashion updates
Uno is releasing a special deck designed by Takashi Murakami
The new limited-edition Murakami card deck is part of Uno's Artiste series
These leather sneakers are upcycled from unused silk kimono
Tokyo Kimono Shoes is turning gorgeous Japanese traditional fabric into one-of-a-kind artisanal sneakers
The massive H&M store in Harajuku is closing this August
H&M on Meiji-dori is closing permanently on Tuesday August 2
FamilyMart has a special line of ‘Stranger Things’ Convenience Wear
Shop for ‘Stranger Things’ socks and Imabari Towels at your local konbini
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10 best confectionery gifts in Tokyo: chocolate, cakes, snacks and more
10 best confectionery gifts in Tokyo: chocolate, cakes, snacks and more
From cakes and cookies to chocolate and potato chips, Tokyo’s souvenir sweets are some of the best around
Best sneaker shops in Tokyo
Best sneaker shops in Tokyo
Sneakers are a modern fashion staple. Here's where to find the most stylish and comfortable kicks in Tokyo
Best stationery stores in Tokyo
Best stationery stores in Tokyo
From letterpress cards and washi tapes to notebooks and signature seals, these top shops offer the city's best stationery supplies
9 most beautiful shops in Tokyo
9 most beautiful shops in Tokyo
These gorgeous Tokyo stores are a treat for both shoppers and design lovers
Best chocolate shops in Tokyo
Best chocolate shops in Tokyo
From dark, bitter truffles to creamy white bonbons, these chocolate shops are the most decadent in Tokyo
The best antique and secondhand kimono shops in Tokyo
The best antique and secondhand kimono shops in Tokyo
A guide into the world of this traditional garment
Shopping for gifts in Tokyo
Tokyo souvenirs
Tokyo souvenirs
From fashion and beauty products to toys, traditional crafts and kitchen ware, find your perfect Japanese souvenirs here
Depachika food halls
Depachika food halls
The food halls at the city’s many department stores carry everything from ready-to-eat food to beautifully packaged gifts
Where to shop for regional Japanese souvenirs and crafts in Tokyo
Where to shop for regional Japanese souvenirs and crafts in Tokyo
Shop for gifts, artisanal goods and confectionery from other parts of Japan right here in the city
Kimono souvenirs
Kimono souvenirs
Love kimono but don't want the whole outfit? Here are some unique Japanese souvenirs made from kimono fabric and accessories
Beauty and skincare shops
Beauty and skincare shops
With a wide range of health and beauty products and cosmetics, these specialist Tokyo stores will help you look your best
Artisanal Japanese tableware
Artisanal Japanese tableware
These cool tableware at these ceramic dealers will add some understated luxury to your everyday life
The best shops by area
Harajuku and Omotesando
Harajuku and Omotesando
From crazy kawaii to vintage digs, Harajuku and Omotesando can keep any shopper happily occupied for hours on end
Nakameguro and Daikanyama
Nakameguro and Daikanyama
Get lost exploring the trendy cafés and hip shops lining the streets of Nakameguro and Daikanyama