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For me, a trip to Tokyo would not be complete without a stop at Shimojima, a discount home goods, gifts and stationery store. Note, the word 'discount' here is relative. We're still in Tokyo, remember, and almost nothing comes cheap. At Shimojima, everything from cards to postcards to calendars to wrapping paper can be found. It is a 'wholesaler' so you can find wrapping materials and other items in bulk. Shimojima actually consists of six stores on one street. There are two mainly of interest as the rest are either redundant or cater to business owners. The floor directory of the main branch is: 1F - Seasonal goods, household items 2F - Office & Computer Supplies 3F - Stationery items 4F - Wrapping paper, bows, ribbons 5F - Household and Food-related Supplies 6F - Packaging Materials 7F - Hobby Items; dried flowers, stencils, etc. 8F - Decorating items such as posters, paints and display items The Gift Shop contains the following: 1F - Seasonal and Character Goods 2F - Greeting Cards, Stickers, Bridal 3F - Japanese paper(washi), ribbons, wrapping paper 4F - Party Goods and Clocks/Watches 5F - Aroma Items, Candles, Miniatures Location: East exit of JR Asakusabashi station or A3 exit of Asakusabashi subway station. Hang a left and the Shimojima stores will be up the street a short way. Note, they close early at around 17:30. Leave a Comment Website: http://www.shimojima.co.jp/
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