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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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