Tokyo Shopping

  1. Bengara

    Sells noren, the curtains that hang in front of shop doors. Some noren are very artful, with the spirit of the mingei movement. It's one block east of Nakamise-dōri.

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  2. Kaiyōdō Hobby Lobby

    This is a collector's plastic dream - heroic, sexy figurines from all walks of Japanese science fiction. Look for the Neon Genesis Evangelion statues outside.

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  3. Oriental Bazaar

    Carrying a wide selection of antiques and tourist items at very reasonable prices, Oriental Bazaar is an excellent spot for easy one-stop souvenir shopping. Good gifts to be found here include fans, folding screens, pottery, porcelain and kimono. The branch at Narita airport opens at for last-chance purchases.

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  4. Takumi Handicrafts

    Takumi carries an elegant selection of toys, textiles, ceramics and other traditional folk crafts from around Japan. The shop also thoughtfully encloses information detailing the origin and background of any pieces you purchase.

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  5. Tsukumo Robotto Ōkoku

    Fancy a bipedal humanoid robot? Or would a talking Hello Kitty do the trick? This shop is at the forefront of the home robot revolution, also selling DIY robot kits.

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  7. Tsutsumu Factory

    It's the wrapping-paper centre of the packaging-excess capital: Tsutsumu, which translates into 'wrapping', carries hundreds of kinds of gorgeous washi as well as other kinds of paper, numerous greeting cards, and boxes.

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