🛍️ Shopping Guide

Japan's first official Nintendo store. Zelda, Splatoon, Mario, Kirby, Animal Crossing. Exclusive plush & accessories you can't find in the US.

Plush, TCG Japanese boosters, Shibuya-exclusive Pikachu Graffiti Art series merch.

Bleach, Naruto, Dragon Ball, JJK, Saint Seiya, My Hero Academia. Official Shonen Jump merch + JJK cosplay hoodies & uniforms. ¥3,000-8,000 / $20-53.

Monster Hunter Wilds, Street Fighter 6, Mega Man, Resident Evil. Exclusive Tokyo items.

Opened July 2025. Dedicated Project SEKAI / Colorful Stage section — Miku, KAITO, Rin, Len plushies, acrylic stands, apparel. Also Sonic, Persona, Yakuza.

2-meter Godzilla statue from "vs. Destoroyah." Exclusive figures, clothing, accessories.

Evangelion-inspired fashion — high-quality t-shirts, hoodies, bags. NOT character-face merch — artistic, wearable everyday designs.

8 floors. B1 snack floor is insane. Cosmetics, electronics, souvenirs. Tax-free over ¥5,000 (~$33, bring passport). Open 24 hours.

Large Uniqlo with anime UT collaboration floor. Seasonal JJK, Demon Slayer, Dragon Ball, Pokemon, Spy × Family graphic tees. ¥1,500/shirt (~$10). Daughter can stock up on anime-themed clothes.

PERMANENT official store (opened Apr 2026). ALL Piapro characters: Miku, KAITO, Rin, Len, Luka, MEIKO. Exclusive merch + Project SEKAI goods. Daughter priority #1.

World's only permanent Sailor Moon store. New 2026 art by Naoko Takeuchi. Wands, compacts, tiaras, jewelry, stationery. Wife's must-visit.

5 floors of character merch — Sanrio, Disney, anime. Cinnamoroll section, Pochacco, My Melody, Kuromi. B1 Rilakkuma & Sumikko Gurashi.

High-end collectible figures. Saint Seiya, Dragon Ball, Evangelion, Marvel/DC premium pieces. Budget warning: ¥30,000-80,000+ / ~$200-533+.

Japan's #1 beauty review site's flagship. 3 floors. Try before you buy — Shiseido, SK-II, Canmake, Majolica Majorca, KATE. Skincare, makeup, tools. Wife's paradise. Tax-free.

Famous vintage clothing store with huge used kimono section. Beautiful condition yukata & kimono from ¥1,000-10,000 (~$7-67). Haori jackets, obi belts. Best affordable vintage kimono in Tokyo.

Official Ghibli merchandise store. Totoro, Kiki, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke plush, bags, kitchenware, stationery. Harajuku + Solamachi (Skytree) locations are biggest.

1 min from Electric Town Exit. Soul of Chogokin line (Mazinger Z, Getter Robo, GaoGaiGar, Combattler V, Voltes V), Saint Seiya Myth Cloth EX, Gundam Metal Build, DX Chogokin Macross, Dragon Ball S.H.Figuarts. Exclusive items only sold here. Museum-quality display rooms. Free entry.

10 floors, 30+ shops. AmiAmi 4F (pre-owned figures at huge discounts), Yellow Submarine 5F (Pokemon TCG Japanese boosters ¥165/pack), Card Kingdom 3F. Something for everyone.

8 floors: Sailor Moon/Ranma 1/2 vintage + 2024 remake merch (2F), manga first editions (3F), vintage toys/Transformers/Diaclone (5F), Gundam/mecha model kits (7-8F). Opens 12 PM — get there at noon for rare stock.

5 floors of retro gaming heaven. Famicom, Super Famicom, N64, Sega Saturn, Game Boy, Neo Geo. Japanese-exclusive carts from ¥100. 5F Retro Game Bar: playable cabinets ¥100/play.

Retro gaming store near Super Potato. More curated selection of classic games + consoles. Good for rare finds Super Potato is out of. Famicom, PC Engine, Neo Geo carts.

Multi-floor retro game chain. Often cheaper than Super Potato for common titles. Great for bulk buying cheap Famicom/SFC carts. Multiple Akihabara locations.

2 min from station. Nendoroids, Gunpla, anime figures. Pre-owned section has finds at 30-50% off retail.

Plastic models, bishoujo figures, Frame Arms Girls, gacha wall. 2F build-and-paint station. Gundam, Evangelion, Star Wars kits.

Renovated April 2026. 8 floors of trending anime & games. Latest seasonal goods, manga, CDs. Demon Slayer Infinity Castle merch still stocked. Frieren, MHA, JJK, Attack on Titan, Apothecary Diaries, Spy×Family sections.

Massive electronics store right at station. Entire Gunpla/model kit floor (4F) — Bandai, Kotobukiya, Tamiya. Also cameras, gadgets. Tax-free. Good restrooms.

Japan's #1 cosplay maker. JJK school uniforms, Itadori hoodie (¥5,000-8,000), Gojo blindfold, Bleach robes, Vocaloid accessories.

Full cosplay gear. Try on before buying. Dragon Ball, Naruto, Bleach, Sailor Moon costumes. Wigs from ¥2,000 / $13.

Multi-floor arcade. Crane games (UFO catchers) for anime plushies & figures, rhythm games (Project SEKAI arcade!), fighting games. Gashapon machines outside. Daughter can hunt Cinnamoroll/JJK prizes.

Major arcade chain. Excellent crane game floors with latest anime prizes. Purikura (photo booth) floor. Retro cabinet floor with classic Taito games.

Tourist-optimized (opened June 2025), 70% curated for visitors. Efficient layout. Tax-free, electronics, snacks, cosmetics, anime goods.

Tokyo's largest art supply store. 6 floors. Full Copic marker range, Kuretake ZIG brush pens, Uni Kurutoga pencils, watercolors, sketchbooks, calligraphy, washi tape. Daughter's art supply paradise. Tax-free over ¥5,000.

Large Uniqlo with seasonal anime UT tees — JJK, Demon Slayer, Dragon Ball, Pokemon. ¥1,500/shirt (~$10). Check UT section for current collabs.

Multi-floor used media store. Retro games (Famicom/SFC/N64/PS1) at bargain prices. Used manga, CDs, figures. Multiple Shinjuku locations.

World's largest anime store. 10 floors. Latest manga, figures, CDs, cosplay (9F). Vocaloid costumes (Miku, KAITO), anime uniforms, wigs. THE largest cosplay selection anywhere. Check for: Attack on Titan, Apothecary Diaries, Ranma 1/2 remake merch, Spy×Family goods.

Otome Road area. 2F entirely cosplay. Pre-owned costumes 30-50% off. Great for budget JJK, Bleach, Vocaloid cosplay finds.

Japan's largest Pokemon Center. Sunshine City Alpa 2F. Exclusive Ikebukuro merch, TCG booster boxes, giant Pikachu display. ⚠️ Temporarily closed since Mar 26, 2026 for renovation — verify reopening before visiting.

Dedicated gashapon paradise — hundreds of machines organized by series. Gundam, Dragon Ball, Demon Slayer, Cinnamoroll, JJK capsule toys. Daughter will lose it here.

Smaller than Akihabara Complex but different stock. Pre-owned figures, doujinshi, vintage manga. Otome Road area — walk between K-Books and Animate.

The insider's Akihabara. 4-floor complex packed with specialty shops. Multiple Mandarake branches (vintage manga, figures, cosplay, retro games). Less touristy, better prices. Home to ufotable Cafe.

Several specialized branches inside Broadway: vintage toys, Gundam, Sailor Moon/Ranma 1/2 (vintage + 2024 remake goods), doujinshi, retro games. Often cheaper than Akihabara Complex for same items.

World's largest official Gunpla store. Exclusive Gundam Base Limited kits. Build station inside. Life-size RX-93ff Nu Gundam + Unicorn Gundam statues outside. Carlos's holy grail.

Iconic 1:1 Unicorn Gundam statue. Free viewing 24/7. Transformation show every few hours (Unicorn → Destroy mode with lights + sound). Best at sunset/night.

Mega arcade + bowling + karaoke complex. UFO catchers, rhythm games, VR experiences, batting cages. Fun evening activity near DoubleTree Ariake.

Mall next to DiverCity. Sanrio gift stores, food court with Rainbow Bridge views. Donguri Republic (Ghibli merch) inside.

World's first permanent Dragon Ball store (opened Nov 2025). Exclusive figures, history wall, animation cels, replica items.

Underground passage with 30+ official character shops. Pokemon Store, Hello Kitty, Ultraman, Donguri Republic (Ghibli), Sumikko Gurashi, Rilakkuma, NHK characters. One-stop souvenir run.

Second JUMP SHOP location. Same official Shonen Jump merch — JJK, Bleach, Dragon Ball, MHA. Sometimes has different exclusives from Shibuya.

Japan's most famous stationery store since 1904. 12 floors: pens (Kuretake, Kurutoga, Pilot, Platinum), notebooks, washi tape, letter sets, art supplies, fountain pens. Daughter's stationery dream. Tax-free over ¥5,000.

Shiseido's flagship. Full range: Ultimune, White Lucent, Future Solution LX, WASO. Complimentary skin analysis + personalized recommendations. Tax-free. Wife's skincare destination.

World's largest Uniqlo. Most complete UT (anime collab) selection in Japan. JJK, Demon Slayer, Dragon Ball, Pokemon tees. Also Airism for summer comfort. Daughter's anime fashion stop.

Multi-floor lifestyle store. Excellent stationery (washi tape, pens, planners), beauty/skincare Japanese brands, travel goods. Loft-exclusive anime collabs.

Official Pokemon-themed cafe. Pikachu curry, themed desserts, exclusive merch. Reservations on pokemoncafe-reservation.com — opens 1 month ahead at 6 PM JST. Tokyo menu differs from Osaka.

Official Copic manufacturer store — 20% off ALL markers (cheapest in the world). Full 358-color range + refill inks, nibs, airbrush kits. Also: Kuretake ZIG brush pens, Uni Kurutoga mechanical pencils, Sakura Pigma Micron. Free membership card. Daughter's #1 priority shopping stop.

Large art supply store in Ochanomizu district. Watercolors, sketchbooks, calligraphy supplies, Japanese ink. Complements Tools for a full art supply run.

3 floors of retro games + playable cabinets. Famicom, SFC, N64, Sega Saturn. Carlos's nostalgia trip. Allow 45-60 min.

5-floor anime/manga megastore — manga, doujinshi, figures, cosplay, vintage toys, cels. Allow 45-60 min.

Official anime merch chain. JJK, Frieren, MHA merch for daughter. Latest seasonal goods.

Cosplay section in back. Pre-owned options. Assist Wig next to Animate for wigs.

Multi-floor anime/hobby megastore. Gunpla, figures, trading cards, retro games. Osaka equivalent of Yodobashi Akiba hobby floors. Good Gundam selection.

Huge Osaka location on the canal. Ferris wheel on the building is free with any purchase over ¥1,000 (~$7, ride at night for canal views). Tax-free. 24 hours.

600m covered arcade. Uniqlo (anime UT tees), skincare shops, souvenir stores. Connects to Dotonbori. Good rainy-day shopping.

Japan's biggest drugstore chain. Full Shiseido line, Japanese sunscreen (Biore, Anessa), sheet masks, cosmetics. Tax-free. Much cheaper than buying Japanese skincare abroad.

Reservations via TableCheck (opens 15th of prior month). 80-100 min seatings. Walk-ins NOT accepted. Butterbeer, themed desserts, magical interior. Day 6 or flex day.

Demon Slayer collaboration cafe. Character-themed drinks + desserts + exclusive merch. Reservations required — released in batches on ufotable cafe site. Wife + daughter must-visit.

Permanent Sanrio character cafe. Themed drinks, character latte art, Cinnamoroll-shaped desserts. ¥1,500-2,500/person. TableCheck reservation. Daughter must-visit.

Adorable Kirby-themed food + drinks at Skytree base. Reservations via website — opens ~1 month ahead. Even non-fans love the presentation.

Check japan-pop-now.com/collab-cafe-calendar weekly for JJK, Bleach, Vocaloid, Frieren pop-ups. Book the moment slots open — they sell out fast. Various locations.

Full Japanese skincare range: Ultimune, White Lucent, Future Solution LX, WASO. Free skin analysis. Tax-free. See Ginza section for details.

Japan's biggest drugstore. Shiseido, Canmake, Biore UV, Anessa sunscreen, LuLuLun sheet masks, Hada Labo. 30-50% cheaper than overseas. Tax-free over ¥5,000. Everywhere — Shibuya, Shinjuku, Dotonbori.

Flagship of Japan's #1 beauty review platform. Try testers of top-ranked products. Curated Japanese brands you won't find abroad. 3 floors. Great for discovering cult favorites.

Premium drugstore with curated Japanese cosmetics/skincare. Better organized than MatsuKiyo, staff can recommend. Shibuya 109 Building or Shinjuku locations.

Every Don Quijote has extensive cosmetics/skincare sections. Shiseido, Canmake, Japanese sunscreens. Tax-free. Best for late-night shopping (open until 1 AM+).

Tokyo's best vintage kimono selection. Beautiful used kimono from ¥1,000 (~$7), yukata from ¥3,000, haori jackets, obi belts. All in great condition. Near Takeshita Street.

Curated used kimono chain. Pre-inspected, cleaned, ready to wear. Formal kimono from ¥5,000, casual yukata from ¥3,000. Asakusa + Shinjuku locations.

In Kyoto: free kimono shows + shopping. New and used. Traditional Nishijin-ori weaving. If buying kimono in Kyoto, this is the place.

Tokyo's bohemian district. Dozens of vintage clothing shops with kimono/yukata mixed in. Fun to browse — 2 stops from Shibuya on Keio Inokashira Line. Also great cafes + live music.

Japan's #1 secondhand luxury chain — this is the original 7-floor flagship. 3F is entirely designer bags: Chanel, Hermès Birkin/Kelly, LV, Gucci, Prada. Professionally authenticated. Tax-free. In Osu district — you're already going here. Closed Wednesdays.

Tokyo flagship — 8 floors, ~9,500 items. Bags on 1F. Chanel, LV, Gucci, Prada at 30-70% off retail. All authenticated. Tax-free. 4 min from JR East Exit.

Smaller Ginza branch. Higher-end focus — Hermès, Chanel, rare pieces. Good for targeted shopping if you know what you want.

Newest large-format store, 3 floors. Built for international tourists — multilingual staff. On Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street, 5 min from station.

4-floor luxury resale. 3F is dedicated entirely to Hermès Birkin & Kelly bags. Strong Chanel, LV, Gucci selection. Tax-free.

Upscale secondhand luxury — clean, boutique feel. Largest ALLU store (opened Oct 2024). Multilingual staff (English, Spanish, more). Strong Chanel, Hermès, LV. Tax-free.

Curated selection in a beautiful setting. Great for high-end pieces — Hermès, Chanel, Celine. Multilingual staff. Tax-free. Near Harajuku day.

Main store + ANNEX nearby. Both on Shinsaibashi-suji. Strong international tourist setup — multilingual service. Combine with KOMEHYO Osaka for a full luxury haul.

THE most famous shop for vintage Chanel specifically. 1990s classic double flaps, chain bags, wallets. English-speaking staff. Tax-free. Bags $1,750-$8,700, wallets/accessories from ~$200.

70+ year-old pawnshop chain. Competitive pricing — often cheapest for common LV/Gucci pieces. Branches in Ginza, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Ueno. Less polished than KOMEHYO but better deals.

Major Osaka luxury resale on Shinsaibashi-suji, 3 min from Namba Station. High-end bags + accessories. Good complement to KOMEHYO/ALLU Osaka.

Popular pre-owned luxury shop — curated Chanel, Hermès, LV. Clean boutique feel. Multiple Tokyo locations. Good for price-comparing against KOMEHYO.

Specializes in vintage Chanel & French luxury brands. Aoyama location near Omotesando — combine with Amore Vintage on the same trip. Curated, high-quality pieces.

Japan's largest secondhand chain (800+ stores). Designer bags alongside casual brands — dig for deals. Locations everywhere: Shibuya, Shinjuku, Osaka. Less curated than KOMEHYO but sometimes cheaper.

High-end consignment — Prada, Gucci, Céline, Loewe. More fashion-forward than pawnshop style. Also carries designer clothing, not just bags. Shibuya Cat Street + Omotesando locations.

Luxury resale chain — Chanel, Hermès, LV bags + watches + jewelry. All authenticated. Online inventory searchable before visiting so you can check stock.

Premium department store — NEW designer bags, watches, cosmetics. Download the Mitsukoshi Isetan Japan app BEFORE you go → get 5% coupon at Global Support Desk (B1/1F). Stack with 10% tax refund = 15% off. B1–B2 depachika food hall is incredible.

Flagship Mitsukoshi in Ginza. Same Mitsukoshi Isetan app 5% coupon applies + 10% tax refund. Luxury brands, cosmetics (2F–3F), stunning depachika (B2). Tax-free counter on 8F.

Large department store at Shinjuku South Exit. Tourist discount card at info desk + 10% tax refund — up to 15–18% total savings. Designer brands, cosmetics, amazing B2 food hall.

Major Osaka department store. Tourist tax-free + seasonal discount campaigns. Good alternative to Shinsaibashi street shops for new luxury goods. Multiple Osaka locations.