Accessory shopping in Japan
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Nippori Nuno No Machi (Nippori Fabric Town)
If you’ve got a notion to sew, decorate or you like clothing on the cheap, this several-block stretch east of Nippori Station will hit you like a proverbial bolt. Dozens of shops purvey buttons to brocade, bathrobes and blankets, used kimono and contemporary wear. Many of the wares are off-price or remnants. If you’re seeking something particular, shop around before leaving home; some of the fabrics are generic and you might find better deals where you come from.
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Erizen
Roughly opposite Takashimaya Department Store, Erizen is one of the best places in Kyoto to buy a kimono or kimono fabric. It has a great selection of kyō-yūzen (Kyoto dyed fabrics) and other kimono fabrics. Prices are not cheap but the service is of a high level. Staff can measure you for a kimono and post it to your home later.
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Muji
Mujirushi Ryōhin – literally, 'no-name brand' – has taken the world by storm with its signature line of simple lifestyle goods. At the flagship store, things are taken to the next level – customers can tour a full-sized 'MUJI House' fully constructed within the shop. It's on the 1st level to the left of the escalator, and yes, this do-it-yourself abode is for sale (available in in three different sizes). If you happen to have an empty plot of land at home, why not take home the ultimate souvenir – a Japanese house!
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Condomania
Inside this tiny shop you'll find more condoms than you can poke a…stick at. For your love-hotel expeditions or footloose friends back home, Condomania's colourful shrine to planned parenthood offers up everything from enigmatic prophylactics like the 'Masturbator's Condom' to the more conservative glow-in-the-dark variety. Rubbers are available for all sizes…
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Tsujikura
A short walk north of the Shijō-Kawaramachi crossing, Tsujikura has a good selection of waxed-paper umbrellas and paper lanterns with traditional and modern designs.
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