List of Shopping Spots
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Camera/ Electric and electronic appliances
Household Goods Sporting Goods Flea Markets
Musical instruments Toys
Camera/ Electric and electronic appliances
Kanto
Akihabara (Tokyo)
Description : From PCs and mobile electronics to audio gear such as stereos, CDs, and MDs, Akihabara is stocked with every kind of electrical and electronic merchandise. The shopping district is home to more than 1,000 specialized stores large and small as well as general electronics retailers, including tax-exempt shops ready to do business in English, Chinese and Korean.
Access : Near JR Akihabara Sta.
URL : http://www.akiba.or.jp/english/index.html (Japanese/English)
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Shinjuku (Tokyo)
Description : In the vicinity of the west, east and south gates of Shinjuku Station are gathered numerous specialty shops and large discount stores dealing in cameras, watches, and multimedia goods. There are also stores specializing in used audio, PC and camera gear.
Access : Near JR Shinjuku Sta.
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Ikebukuro (Tokyo)
Description : A plethora of discount merchandise is on display at the many home appliance mass merchandisers and PC and camera specialty stores just outside the east exit of Ikebukuro Station. The used camera shops also attract a dedicated clientele.
Access : Near JR Ikebukuro Sta.
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Kansai
Nipponbashi (Osaka)
Description : Denden Town is an electronics shopping area that offers the best selection and prices in the Kansai area. Lining the streets are around 200 specialty shops selling PC equipment, cameras and portable stereos, all competing fiercely to deliver the lowest prices.
Access : About 2 min. walk from Nipponbashi Sta. on Subway Sennichimae Line
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Household Goods
Kanto
Kappabashi Tool Town (Tokyo)
Description : The primary customers of the 170 or so stores of Kappabashi Tool Town are food service businesses. Restaurant representatives come to buy kitchen equipment, wax food samples, and furnishings and foods. The shops also conduct retail sales and attract many customers from the general public.
Access : About 2 min. from Tawara-machi Sta. on Subway Ginza Line
Kansai
Sennichimae Doguyasuji Commercial District (Osaka)
Description : Everything related to cooking and food can be found in the district's 50 or so kitchen goods shops, from culinary equipment for pros to utensils for the home. Come here for bargain prices and the latest innovations.
Access : About 5 min. walk from Nanba Sta. on Subway Midosuji Line
URL : http://www.doguyasuji.or.jp
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Sporting Goods
Kanto
Kanda Ogawamachi Sporting Goods District (Tokyo)
Description : Kanda Ogawamachi offers an abundance of winter sports gear like skis and snowboards, along with plenty of outdoor specialty stores and golf shops featuring imported goods.
Access : Near Ogawamachi Sta. on Subway Shinjuku Line
Flea Markets
Kanto
Aoyama Antique Street (Tokyo)
Description : Aoyama Antique Street not only offers old Japanese artwork, antiques, swords, and tansu and other old home furnishings, but also antiques from Europe and Asia.
Access : Near Omotesando Sta. on Subway Ginza Line
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Kansai
To-ji Temple Flea Market
Open : First Sunday of the month
Description : From early morning until about 2 PM on market days, many rare Japanese antiques are put on sale in the precincts of To-ji Temple.
Access : About 5 min. walk from Toji Sta. on Kintetsu Kyoto Line
To-ji Temple Kobo Market
Open : 21st every month.
Description : This market, held at To-ji Temple, features more than 1,500 outdoor booths selling mostly props and antiques but extending to daily necessities. Plenty of bargains can be had!
Access : About 5 min. walk from Toji Sta. on Kintetsu Kyoto Line
Musical instruments
Kanto
Ochanomizu (Tokyo)
Description : Ochanomizu is best known for musical instruments, including a wide variety of items such as rare acoustic guitars and used instruments and audio gear. Also look out for imported CDs and plenty of bargains!
Access : Near JR Ochanomizu Sta.
Shin-Okubo (Tokyo)
Description : From musical instruments for beginners to vintage electric guitars, Shin-Okubo offers a vast selection, along with many CD and audio equipment shops.
Access : Near JR Shin-Okubo Sta.
Toys
Kanto
Asakusabashi (Tokyo)
Description : Old shops specializing in Japanese dolls cluster around JR Asakusabashi Station. Nearby is the toy wholesalers' district, where shops dealing in toys, games, fireworks and carp streamers abound.
Access : Near JR Asakusabashi Sta.
Iwatsuki (Saitama)
Description : Iwatsuki is dotted with shops dealing in Japanese and folk craft dolls.
Access : About 12 min. by Tobu Noda Line from Omiya Sta. to Iwatsuki Sta. then 1 min. walk
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