Making Your Mark: A Guide to Getting your Personal Seal in Japan
Handwritten signature? Too mainstream.
Shopping
-
-
January 11, 2018
25 Cheap Japanese Souvenir Ideas
A list of Japanese souvenirs that are fun and affordable. Tea, sweets, original Kit Kats, kimono and other quintessentially Japanese gifts.
-
Tokyo Winter Sales: 2017-2018 Roundup
Lots of winter deals to be had. And don't forget to pick up a fukubukuro or "lucky bag"—filled with last year's inventory at a bargain.
Shopping in Tokyo
It’s not all Prada and Louis Vuitton, there are plenty of fun and cheap places to be a consumer in Tokyo.
Harajuku is a good place for vintage (ie. used) clothing. You can try out Kinji or Mirror in Harajuku, stroll down the road to Bingo in Shibuya or head to nearby Shimokitazawa.
For a taste of ye olde Tokyo, fill your boots at Ameyokocho Market in Ueno. Don Quijote with stores everywhere is another cheapo shopping experience you shouldn’t miss.
Latest Posts in Shopping
-
How to Buy a Yukata in Tokyo Without Breaking the Bank
The yukata is the casual summer cousin of the kimono. Lightweight and eternally in style, yukata are great for personal wear and gifts. Here's how to buy them on the cheap.
-
13 Top Tokyo Flea Markets for Bargain Hunting
A cheapo’s paradise, flea markets in Tokyo are awesome for bargain-hunting—and there’s no shortage of them.
-
May 5, 2018
Suited and Booted: Where to Get Tailor-Made Suits in Tokyo
Japanese's love of quality and skill mean you can buy some pretty impressive suits at these 6 Tokyo suit shops - with prices to fit any budget.
-
February 25, 2018
Sakura R Us: Cherry Blossom-Themed Items in Japan
Love all things cherry blossoms? Here's a guide to seasonal and limited-edition sakura items (food, drinks, tumblers) to be found in Tokyo.
-
Christmas Shopping in Tokyo: Markets, Boutiques and Vending Machines
Christmas shopping season is upon us, but we're here to make it a whole lot easier.
-
October 25, 2017
Depachika Delights: The Underground Food Halls of Tokyo
A foodie haven below the busy streets of Tokyo.