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Shopping & Must Buy Souvenirs<br />
Electronics shops – <strong>Japan</strong> has a number of large, multi-storey electronics chain stores where you can find everything you might need for your<br />
camera, computer, phone or appliances. Look for Bic Camera, Yamada Denki and Yodobashi Camera which all offer a diverse selection of<br />
gadgets and electronic goods.<br />
Flea markets – Often seen on streets outside temples and shrines, flea markets specialise in local handicrafts, artworks, jewellery and antiques.<br />
Many also include a small number of food stalls where you can grab a snack on-the-go.<br />
Osu Shopping Street – ©JNTO<br />
Harajyuku – ©JNTO<br />
Top <strong>Japan</strong>ese Shopping Destinations<br />
Ginza<br />
Renowned for its high-end boutiques and luxury designer stores, Ginza is one of Tokyo’s most famous shopping areas, particularly for those<br />
looking to purchase big-name brand clothing, shoes and apparel.<br />
Shinjuku<br />
Featuring large-scale shopping malls and electronics stores, Shinjuku is perhaps Tokyo’s most famous shopping and entertainment district. It’s<br />
also home to the world’s busiest train station, Shinjuku Station, and one of the last remaining geisha districts in Tokyo at Kagurazaka.<br />
Harajuku<br />
Tokyo’s Harajuku district is wildly popular with <strong>Japan</strong>ese youth, particularly along the narrow street of Takeshita Dori which is lined with trendy<br />
fashion boutiques, fast food outlets and crepe stands. Just to the south is the tree-lined avenue of Omotesando which is often referred to as<br />
Tokyo’s Champs-Elysees for its international brand labels and upmarket dining establishments.<br />
Namba<br />
Marked by a cluster of large department stores, Namba is located in the south of Osaka and features one of <strong>Japan</strong>’s most popular shopping<br />
arcades, Shinsaibashi Suji. This covered street stretches around 600 metres in length and is lined with designer boutiques, big-name brand<br />
stores, restaurants and cafes.<br />
Umeda<br />
Aside from being a bustling transportation hub, Umeda is home to a number of large department stores and underground shopping malls.<br />
Hanshin, Daimaru, Mitsukoshi-Isetan and Hankyu all have their headquarters here, while HEP features more than 300 shops and restaurants,<br />
as well as its own Ferris wheel.<br />
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