From origami and fake food to indigo-dyeing and leather work, learn how to make Japanese crafts at these Tokyo workshops
Shopping & Style
Your comprehensive guide to the best Tokyo shops, style and fashion
11 best department stores in Tokyo
From food to fashion – everything you need can be found at Tokyo’s vast variety of department stores
18 best sneaker shops in Tokyo
Find sneakers from major international and Japanese brands in Tokyo, including special editions and cult classics
7 best outlet malls near Tokyo
Love a good shopping spree? Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama have discount stores offering big brands at low prices
7 best vintage shops for designer labels in Tokyo
Get vintage and second-hand designer clothes, bags and accessories in Tokyo from the likes of Chanel, Hermès, Gucci and more
Shopping events and fashion updates
Tokyo's most famous Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Crossing with a new look
You’ll be able to get that picture-perfect view of Shibuya Scramble Crossing from the new Tsutaya store Starbucks cafe
Uniqlo opens a pop-up in Tokyo selling pre-loved and upcycled clothes
The Setagaya Chitosedai Uniqlo store houses Tokyo’s only Furugi Project pop-up shop, and it also offer repair services
Disney princesses are transformed into manga characters at this Tokyo café
Your favourite Disney heroines have been given a manga makeover at this pop-up café in Shibuya
Starbucks is releasing a second Japan-exclusive cherry blossom collection
Get ready for more mugs and tumblers with sakura design – the second collection for 2024 will be available from March 1
Tokyo's best...
16 stunning flagship stores in Tokyo you need to visit
16 stunning flagship stores in Tokyo you need to visit
Love shopping in Tokyo? These flagship stores are home to top Japanese as well as international brands from Muji to Gucci
10 best shops in Kappabashi kitchen town
10 best shops in Kappabashi kitchen town
Kappabashi kitchen town has all your cooking needs, from Japanese knives and crockery to plastic food models and more
Best stationery stores in Tokyo
Best stationery stores in Tokyo
From letterpress cards and washi tapes to notebooks and signature seals, these top shops offer the city's best stationery supplies
10 best confectionery gifts in Tokyo: chocolate, cakes, snacks and more
10 best confectionery gifts in Tokyo: chocolate, cakes, snacks and more
From cakes and cookies to chocolate and potato chips, Tokyo’s souvenir sweets are some of the best around
9 most beautiful shops in Tokyo
9 most beautiful shops in Tokyo
These gorgeous Tokyo stores are a treat for both shoppers and design lovers
Best chocolate shops in Tokyo
Best chocolate shops in Tokyo
From dark, bitter truffles to creamy white bonbons, these chocolate shops are the most decadent in Tokyo
Shopping for gifts in Tokyo
Tokyo souvenirs
Tokyo souvenirs
From fashion and beauty products to toys, traditional crafts and kitchen ware, find your perfect Japanese souvenirs here
Depachika food halls
Depachika food halls
The food halls at the city’s many department stores carry everything from ready-to-eat food to beautifully packaged gifts
Where to shop for regional Japanese souvenirs and crafts in Tokyo
Where to shop for regional Japanese souvenirs and crafts in Tokyo
Shop for gifts, artisanal goods and confectionery from other parts of Japan right here in the city
Kimono souvenirs
Kimono souvenirs
Love kimono but don't want the whole outfit? Here are some unique Japanese souvenirs made from kimono fabric and accessories
Beauty and skincare shops
Beauty and skincare shops
With a wide range of health and beauty products and cosmetics, these specialist Tokyo stores will help you look your best
Artisanal Japanese tableware
Artisanal Japanese tableware
These cool tableware at these ceramic dealers will add some understated luxury to your everyday life
The best shops by area
Harajuku and Omotesando
Harajuku and Omotesando
From crazy kawaii to vintage digs, Harajuku and Omotesando can keep any shopper happily occupied for hours on end
Nakameguro and Daikanyama
Nakameguro and Daikanyama
Get lost exploring the trendy cafés and hip shops lining the streets of Nakameguro and Daikanyama