Shopping in Kyūshū
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Tenjin Core
Shopping, or at least window shopping, in Tenjin's high-rise and underground labyrinthine complexes is a popular Fukuoka pastime. Packed along a sparkling three-block section of Tenjin's Watanabi-dori, Tenjin Core (721-7755), Mitsukoshi (724-3111), Daimaru (712-8181), Solaria Plaza (733-7004), subterranean Tenjin Chikagai (721-8436) and IMS building (733-2001) are all favourite spots. The latter gets bonus points for a rooftop terrace, open 11:00 to 21:00, weather permitting.
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Fukuoka Rekishi No Machi
The Fukuoka Rekishi No Machi history-theme village (806-0505; 545-1 Tokunaga, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka-ken; adult/student ¥600/400; ;10:00-17:00) gathers over 30 working potters, weavers and papermakers, plus a souvenir shop to sell their wares. From Tenjin, take the JR train to Kyudai Gakuen toshi station (25 minutes).
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Hundred Yen Shop
Hundred Yen Shop (4F Hakata station Bus Terminal; ;10:00-22:00) For last-minute bargain gift shopping, head for this sprawling shop opposite JR Hakata station.
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Asa ichi
Kagoshima's is just south of JR Kagoshima-Chūō station. It's a raucous, lively event.
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Kinokuniya
Offers large selection of English and foreign titles, plus CDs, software, DVDs and maps.
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Kagoshima Brand Shop
You can shop for quality goods at Kagoshima Brand Shop in Tenmonkan.
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Futaya
For vintage kimonos and inexpensive gifts; near Nakazono Ryokan.
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Shōgetsudō
White-faced clay Hakata ningyō (Hakata dolls) depicting women, children, samurai and geisha are a popular Fukuoka craft. This place sells them and offers painting workshops (¥1575 to ¥2100).
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Robosquare
Near Fukuoka Tower, Robosquare sells robotics and salutes all things cyborg with demonstrations, robot performances and small exhibits of current technology.
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Miyazaki Prefectural Products Promotion Exhibition Hall
This place sells distinctively coloured, handwoven nubby silk tetsumugi textiles, clay haniwa, Takachiho kagura masks and a wall of shōchū liquors.
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Mandarake
The Fukuoka branch of Mandarake is Kyūshū's largest manga store with several storeys of games, comic books and DVDs.
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Hakata Ichijū
An understated store offering obis, kimonos and accessories in the distinctive Hakata-ori weaving style (also at Tenjin's department stores).
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Department Stores
Fukuoka's department stores occupy a three-block gauntlet of Watanabe-dōri in Tenjin. Tenjin Core(天神コア), Mitsukoshi (三越), Daimaru (大丸), Solaria Plaza (ソラリアプラザ), the IMS Building (天神イムズ) and mina tenjin are all favourites, as is the subterranean Tenjin Chikagai (天神地下街).
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Bookshops
If you're looking for reading material, Junkudō Fukuokasells foreign paperbacks, while Kinokuniya has a huge selection of Japanese- and English-language books, magazines and DVDs.
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