Tokyo
Tokyo Ramen Street
Customers wait in line to eat at one of the 8 popular ramen shops that are setup here. A few of the shops are open in the morning, if you are inclined to eat ramen for breakfast.
- Area
- Tokyo Station Area and Tokyo
Toyo Hyakkaten
Though labeled as a department store, it appears more run-down. Having said that, the garage has over 20 unique shops lined up from used clothing stores, general goods stores, a bicycle shop, nail art salon, and an event space – all with strong individual personalities and selling original goods. Here, visitors can catch a glimpse […]
- Area
- Shimokitazawa and Tokyo
BicCamera Shinjuku West Store
There is another store of similar size at the east exit of Shinjuku Station.
Shiseido Parlour Salon de Cafe
This famous cafe managed by the large cosmetics company, Shiseido, first opened its doors in 1902. The interior brims chic and elegance inviting an air of refinement. A dedicated kitchen for making handmade vanilla ice cream that goes harmoniously with the acidity of the strawberries for a refreshing strawberry parfait, the french toast (with honey […]
- Area
- Ginza / Yurakucho and Tokyo
The Outer Market
The outer market has around 300 specialty shops selling items, most of which are tableware and kitchen goods, to restaurant chefs and professionals. Some shops even sell snacks for you to eat while promenading. The general public is allowed to purchase from the above mentioned stores too, a treat for you cooking diehards who want […]
Daikanyama T-SITE
A small commercial facility with white walls and a glass exterior, centered around the Tsutaya Bookstore, which is also known as “the most fashionable bookstore in Japan. There are also more than a dozen stylish cafes, restaurants, pet stores, etc.
- Area
- Daikanyama and Tokyo
1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo [Tokyo Station Ichibangai basement floor]
- Area
- Tokyo Station Area, Tokyo
8-8-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo [Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Building 3rd floor]
- Area
- Ginza / Yurakucho, Tokyo
- Activities
- 喫茶店/カフェ