Kanazawa & the Hokuriku Coast
In the former Suzu train station (and attached to the current Suzu bus station), this shop sells well-priced crafts and products from around the Noto…
Must-see shopping in Japan
Western Honshū
Okayama's ultra-modern mall has seven floors to keep shoppers happy, with local fashion brands and international chain favourites such as Zara and H&M…
Tokyo
This high-end department store on the eastern Yaesu side of Tokyo Station is a good place to look for gifts or a fancy bentō (boxed meal) before hopping…
Kōrakuen & Akihabara
In business since 1939, this shop stocks an incredible selection of art and photography books, posters and prints with some very famous Japanese and…
Asakusa & Sumida River
Since 1856, Kurodaya has been specialising in washi (traditional Japanese paper) and products made from paper, such as cards, kites and papier-mâché folk…
Ginza & Tsukiji
Shelf after shelf of ohashi (chopsticks) in wood, lacquer and even gold leaf line the walls of this intimate shop, alongside plenty of hashi-oki …
Harajuku & Aoyama
Once a month Tokyo's hipster flea market comes to the Farmer's Market @UNU, bringing with it a DJ booth, live painting, young designers hoping for a break…
Ginza & Tsukiji
This layer cake of a ‘toy park’ is crammed with character toys, the hottest squawking video games, seas of colourful plastic, the softest plush toys ever…
Nagasaki
Among the new restaurants sits this stalwart, in business since 1624, and a must for history buffs and those with a taste for Japanese sweets…
Fukuoka
This elegant shop offers obi, kimonos and accessories from business-card holders to handbags in the distinctive Hakata-ori style. None of it is cheap …
Ginza & Tsukiji
Exhibits at this long-established commercial gallery include works from serious heavy hitters from Japan and abroad, such as Sugimoto Hiroshi and Marlene…
Good Design Store Tokyo by Nohara
Tokyo
A selection of highly covetable products (both domestic and international) that have won Japan's prestigious Good Design Award. Could be anything: the…
Asakusa & Sumida River
Stationery lovers flock from far and wide to this shop that allows you to custom build your own notebooks (from around ¥1000), choosing the paper, covers,…
Asakusa & Sumida River
This eccentric curio shop, with a turn of the last century atmosphere, is full of vintage dresses and kimonos, antique lamps and decorative objets. It's…
Osaka
This cult-fave Osaka bookstore prides itself on not stocking any bestsellers. Instead, it's stocked with small-press finds, art books, indie comics and…
Downtown Kyoto
Named after an album by Frank Zappa, Joe's Garage has a music selection as genre-spanning as the musician himself, with jazz and rock to obscure Japanese…
Downtown Kyoto
Mina has branches of two of Japan’s most popular chains: Uniqlo, a budget clothing brand that has spread overseas, and Loft, a fashionable department…
Harajuku & Aoyama
Laforet has been a beacon of Harajuku fashion for decades, where young brands cut their teeth and established ones hold court. Check out the avant-garde…
Asakusa & Sumida River
SyuRo stocks a variety of works by local artisans as well as its own in-house brand. It's especially well-known for its canisters, made of tin plate,…
Central Honshū
This high-end maker of wagasa (oiled-paper parasols/umbrellas) is a 10-minute walk from JR Gifu Station. Turn left from the south exit, then right at the…
Karatsu Ware Federation Exhibition Hall
Kyūshū
Just outside Karatsu Station, this exhibition hall displays and sells local potters' work, with prices ranging from ¥500 to eye-watering. Potters have a…
Fukuoka
Modern, multistorey mall with some 70 shops for fashion, homewares and design, plus restaurants and cafes. The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum is on the top…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
Spacious branch of famed Ginza gourmet shop Akomeya, and convenient for picking up last-minute gifts and souvenirs before catching the train to the…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
This emporium of homewares, stationery, gadgets and accessories specialises in all that is cute and covetable. The 1st floor, which stocks seasonal stuff…
Hakone
In the village of Hatajuku, halfway between Moto-Hakone and Hakone-Yumoto, this showroom presents the craft of marquetry practised in the area. It's a two…
Kōrakuen & Akihabara
One of several shops in Kagurazaka specialising in traditional craftwork. Here it’s hand-dyed textiles (such as scarves and tea towels), many with…
Ueno & Yanesen
Ueno's main department store, in business since 1907, stocks pretty much all you could want. If you can't find it here, it's likely to be in the connected…
Takayama
Stalls here are primarily produce-centric, with seasonal fruit (don't miss the apples in autumn), vegetables and traditional snacks. Permanent storefronts…
Osaka
Lose hours browsing four floors of retro Japanese toys (Astroboy!), collectible figurines, manga (Japanese comics), DVDs, art and counterculture books,…
Ueno & Yanesen
Dating back to 1864, this venerable stationery shop specialises in chiyogami – gorgeous, colourful paper made using woodblocks – as well as papier-mâché…
Kōrakuen & Akihabara
A changing selection of homewares made by local artisans fills two floors of this old house turned shop. It has a picture window at the front, with a…
Matsumoto
A pun on 'classic' in English, 'kura (storehouses)' in Japanese and 'chic' in French, Nakamachi Kura-chic-kan showcases locally produced arts and crafts…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
Music chain Disc Union is doubling down on its commitment to analogue with the opening of this new record shop, with crates full of new and used,…
Hokkaidō
This one-stop shop for made-in-Furano food and drink is stocked with local wines, cheeses, cured meats, yoghurts and puddings. There's also a produce…
Fukuoka
The Fukuoka branch of Mandarake is Kyūshū's largest manga store, with two large floors of galleries of games, comic books, DVDs, costumes and merch – lots…
Tokyo
Outbound stocks beautiful homewares and objets d'art for your bohemian dream house. Works are earthy, made by contemporary artisans and displayed in…
Matsumoto
Temari (embroidered balls) and dolls are found here, about 500m east of the station. Doll styles include Tanabata and oshie-bina (dressed in fine cloth).
Downtown Kyoto
This small shop on the east side of the Museum of Kyoto is a great place to buy washi (Japanese handmade paper) and interesting cards and paper craft…
Osaka
This small record store in the Maru Building packs in a great selection of vinyl and has a friendly and knowledgeable owner.
Kagoshima
At JR Kagoshima-Chūō Station, Amu Plaza has dozens of options for fashion and lifestyle, plus restaurants, a multiplex cinema and a Ferris wheel on the…
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