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Mitsukoshi Department Store - Tokyo
Mitsukoshi Department Store
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*Shopping Area > Ameya Yokocho (AMEYOKO): Shop like a Local at Ameya yokocho
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  • ameya yokocho, ueno, tokyo - Tokyo
    ameya yokocho, ueno, tokyo
    by bpacker
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    Unless you own a bank, forget about shopping in feashionable districts like Shinjuku and Roponggi. Since I am not too keen on belting out the song ," HEY BIG SPENDER" and filing for early bankruptcy, I looked around for flea markets and found this interesting place.
    Nice thing about here is that you'll see lots of little shops selling food, clothing and groceries, most of which are 30-40% off of regular prices.
    For more pictures, check out my travelogue.

    Freshly cooked rice topped with delicious fatty salmon roe! Delicious !

    You shouldn't spend more than $10 on this.

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  • Theme: Food and Drink
  • Directions: Under train overpasses between JR Ueno Stn., and Okachimachi Stn. 3 minutes from Ueno or Okachimachi Stn., JR.
  • Website: http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/spot/taito1.html
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    *Shopping Area > Nakamise (Asakusa): Nakamise Market
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  • centuries old Nakamise market - Tokyo
    centuries old Nakamise market
    by Wild_Orchid
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    The Nakamise market (see pics) is a covered street (about 200 meters long) with stalls along each side. It is part of the Asakusa Kannon Temple (also called Sensoji Temple) complex. When you exit at Asakusa Train station, look for a gate with a huge lantern and you will know that you are at the outer temple gate known as Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). Walk through, and just within this gate is the Nakamise market.

    Walk along the covered area and browse at the many stalls. At the other end you will come across the main temple gate which leads into the temple courtyard.

    I found Nakamise to be a quaint and unique shopping experience. Why not grab a souvenior for the folks back home?

    Various local snacks (e.g. Japanese pastries, rice cakes) are available. You’ll also be able to buy Yukatas for adults and children, wooden Japanese dolls & colourful folding fans, as well as key-chains and toys.

    I was tempted to buy a Yukata for my daughters but finally bought a little gold coloured battery operated "Good Luck" cat figurine instead. Upon reaching home, I found it was Made in China, but what the heck, it was cute & it only cost 700 yen (came with the battery as well).

    Snacks : 550-1050 yen

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  • Theme: Local Craft
  • Directions: Located in the Asakusa district and is adjacent to Sensoji (Kannon) temple.
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    *Shopping Area > Akihabara: Akihabara - Shop for discount electronics
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  • Akihabara is an area in central Tokyo famous for its high concentration of electronics shops.

    Akihabara offers visitors a good opportunity to view and purchase the latest electronic products and gadgets on the Japanese market such as computers, stereo systems, cellular phones and home appliances. If you are thinking about buying an electronic product for usage outside of Japan, be careful to consider regional differences in electric voltage etc. or look for products made specifically for oversea usage that are offered at some stores.

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  • Theme: Computers and Electronics
  • Directions: Many stores can be found outside of Akihabara Station along Chuo Dori and its side streets.
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    Japanese Style: Only found in Tokyo
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  • Some of the tourist may ask where is the Hard Rock Cafe is located in Tokyo...?
    Yes, is located in Roppongi.
    Picture shown was taken beside the boutique. The Cafe is just right behind with a big trademark 'guitar'.

    Get some so called City T-shirt for Tokyo. The latest version on my visit on July04 is a picture of a sumo in white.

    2000-3000yen for a T-Shirt

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  • Theme: Gifts
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    *Shopping Area > Ginza: Ginza - swanky commercial & shopping district
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  • that's really me at Ginza - Tokyo
    that's really me at Ginza
    by Wild_Orchid
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    You can experience Japanese consumer culture at the happening swanky commercial and shopping district of Ginza.

    Big name designers such as Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Max Mara, Gucci, Cartier and new-comers Zara sit alongside Japan's famous Mikimoto and Japanese department stores such as Mitsukoshi (this branch dated back to the Meiji era!), Core, Matsuya, Seibu and Matsuzakaya.

    A really large Shiseido store and the famous Sony showroom (at the Sotobori-dori St and Harumi-Dori intersection) are also some of the must-see sights when in Ginza.

    Nearby the Ginza 4-chome intsersection, there are many large clocks at the outside of certain department stores. At every hour, you may want to wait outside to watch the big clocks chime. The figurines and clockworks are quite beautiful and the sound of bells, lovely to your ears.

    The famous Tsukiji Fish Market is also in Ginza. I didn't get a chance to visit, but if you want to go there to observe the world famous fish auctions, you would need to get there in the early mornings, before 7 am. The Market opens at 5am.

    The Japanese ladies penchant for tidy, well-cut dresses (a 'la 1950's style) in sweet green, pink and lilac pastels could be found at all department stores. The clothing & accessories are extremely good quality and well-tailored, but naturally, with a healthy price-tag as well. For example, the Zara stores in Malaysia & Singapore are certainly cheaper than those in Ginza, although merchandise was similar.

    Price of make-up & skin-care was about the same as in Singapore and Malaysia. You can have a free make-over while watching the people go by. I certainly enjoyed trying out the testers at Mitsokoshi to put a little more colour onto my face after my overnight flight!.

    Max out on your credit card, but only if you have someone else who will pick up the tab later!

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  • Theme: Department Store
  • Directions: %On the Ginza line exit at Ginza Substation. Start your walk at the famous Ginza 4-chome intersection of Chuo-dori St and Harumi-Dori St. Website stated below is in Japanese, English and Korean
  • Website: http://www.chuo-kanko.or.jp
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    Showrooms: Why not Buy a Car?
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  • As you are already in one of the most expensive cities in the world, why not max out on your credit card at the Toyota Megaweb Showroom. I'm told that the cost of the car is not in itself particularly expensive, such as the two-door beauty that I am pictured with. However, it seems that the running costs (parking space, petrol, maintenance) all do add up to cost a bomb.

    Most Tokyo dwellers rely on the efficient JR trains, monorail or simply cycle to work (I noticed many men and women in business suits and dresses and high-heels out on their bicycles and a few on motorbikes).

    The car of the future - energy saving, electric car that is environmentally friendly, (and those that can drive you from point to point, without a driver!) - is already here in Tokyo. Check it out at the Toyota Megaweb Showroom at Palette Town, Odaiba. You can even book to do a short test drive.

    Millions of Yen

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: Palette Town, Odaiba Area
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    Fashion: Pseudo Italian Renaissance Mall
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  • If you visit the Odaiba / Tokyo Bay area, do drop in to Palette Town, which has a pseudo Italian Renaissance shopping mall, called Venus Fort. It is also home to a large Game Station that will be a hit with young boys called Joypolis (or something like that...).

    As its name implies, this mall is dedicated to fashion for women, and also some teen fashions. The lower floor contains a large sporting apparel outlet (quite reasonable prices and they really do have a good variety of merchandise), a large toy shop and a nice home furnishing outlet. There are also many food outlets here, where you could enjoy pizza, spaghetti and cheesecake & cafe latte, pretty much as you might in Italy! There are also sushi, tempura and ramen outlets here.

    I bought a couple of Mogu Dogs at the home furnishing store called In the Room. Made of a special silky soft material, they were a big hit with my kids. I paid Yen3,675 for each (USD34). Comes in Brown, Black and White.

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  • Theme: Department Store
  • Address: Palette Town, Odaiba Area
  • Website: http://55vf.jp (in japanese mainly)
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    Discount Shops / Groceries: Donquixote
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  • Donquixote in Shinjuku - Tokyo
    Donquixote in Shinjuku
    by o00o
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    You will be supprised to see this.
    You can buy home furnishing, clothes, food and drink, Computers and Electronics, jewelry, toy and games etc.

    The price you can get here basically is about 45% cheapper than any other department store.

    Discount store, don't think of saving money, everything is cheap here.

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  • Theme: Home Furnishing
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    Discount Shops / Groceries: Second Hand Shop
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  • Second Hand Shop in Shinjuku - Tokyo
    Second Hand Shop in Shinjuku
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    In Japan you can buy a lot of things like clothes, Computers and Electronics, Home Furnishing, Jewelry and even branded staffs with lower than half price. The price may go down as low as 80% from the original price.

    IBM, Sony, LV, Prada, Channel

    80% cheapper than the original price.

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  • Theme: Computers and Electronics
  • Address: Tokyo
  • Directions: You can find this 'Chuko' shop infront of every train station.
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    *Shopping Area > Akihabara: Akihabara, an Electronic City
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  • Computers, Electronics, Toys and Games sell here are usable worldwide. Check the electrical adaptor before you buy anything here.

    Traveler must not forget to bring your passport for cash back registration.

    Computers and Electronics, Camera, Games, toy etc

    Cash and credit card

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  • Theme: Toys and Games
  • Address: Akihabara
  • Directions: JR Yamanote, Keihin Touhoku Line
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