đŸ›ī¸ Shopping Guide

Anime merch, Copic markers, gashapon, and everything in between

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Nintendo TOKYO

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

🕐 11 AM – 9 PM

Pokemon Center Shibuya

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

🕐 11 AM – 9 PM

JUMP SHOP

Bleach, Naruto, Dragon Ball, JJK, Saint Seiya, My Hero Academia. Official Shonen Jump merch + JJK cosplay hoodies & uniforms.

🕐 11 AM – 9 PM

Capcom Store Tokyo

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

🕐 11 AM – 9 PM

SEGA Store Tokyo

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

🕐 10 AM – 9 PM

Godzilla Store Shibuya

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

🕐 11 AM – 9 PM

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Hatsune Miku Store Harajuku

📍 4F Tokyu Plaza Omotesando. PERMANENT official store (opened Apr 2026). ALL Piapro characters: Miku, KAITO, Rin, Len, Luka, MEIKO. Exclusive merch + Project SEKAI goods.

🕐 11 AM – 9 PM

Tools Ochanomizu (Copic)

📍 2-1-30 Kanda Surugadai (1 stop from Akihabara). Official Copic manufacturer store — 20% off ALL markers. Full range + refill inks, nibs, Copic Clinic. Free membership card.

🕐 9:30-7 PM wkdy / 10-6:30 PM wknd

Sailor Moon Store

Laforet Harajuku. World's only permanent SM store. New 2026 art by Naoko Takeuchi.

🕐 Check Laforet hours

Sapiens (Hot Toys)

3-30-12 Jingumae, Shibuya. High-end collectible figures. Marvel/DC/anime. Saint Seiya, Dragon Ball, Evangelion premium figures. Budget warning: pieces run ÂĨ30,000-80,000+ / ~$200-533+.

🕐 Check on arrival

Kiddy Land

Harajuku. 5 floors of character merch — Hello Kitty, Disney, Sanrio, anime. Cinnamoroll section, Pochacco, My Melody, Kuromi. B1 has Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi.

🕐 ~11 AM – 8 PM

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RADIO EVA STORE

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

🕐 11 AM – 9 PM

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Tamashii Nations Tokyo

1 min from Electric Town Exit. Saint Seiya Myth Cloth EX, Gundam Metal Build, Dragon Ball S.H.Figuarts high-end figures. Exclusive items only sold here. Display rooms with museum-quality setups. Free entry.

🕐 10 AM – 8 PM

Radio Kaikan

10 floors, 30+ shops. AmiAmi (4F pre-owned figures at huge discounts), Yellow Submarine 5F (card games, D&D, Pokemon TCG Japanese boosters), Card Kingdom 3F (Japanese-exclusive Pokemon cards, booster packs ÂĨ165/pack / ~$1). Something for everyone.

🕐 ~10 AM – 8 PM

Mandarake Complex

8 floors: Sailor Moon/Ranma (2F), manga first editions (3F), vintage toys/Transformers (5F), Gundam/mecha model kits (7-8F). Opens 12 PM (get here right at noon for rare stock). Cash preferred for rare items.

🕐 12 PM – 8 PM

Super Potato Akihabara

5 floors of retro gaming heaven. 1F-4F: thousands of vintage games — Famicom, Super Famicom, N64, Sega Saturn, Game Boy, Neo Geo. Japanese-exclusive cartridges from ÂĨ100. 5F — Retro Game Bar arcade: playable cabinets at ÂĨ100/play.

🕐 10 AM – 8 PM (weekends)

AmiAmi Figure Tower

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

🕐 Check on arrival

Kotobukiya

3 min walk from station. Plastic models, bishoujo figures, Frame Arms Girls, gacha wall. 2F has a build-and-paint station.

🕐 Wkdy 12-8 PM / Wknd 11 AM-8 PM

Animate Akihabara

Renovated April 2026. 8 floors of trending anime & games. Latest seasonal anime goods, CD/DVD, manga. Demon Slayer Infinity Castle merch should still be heavily stocked.

🕐 M-F 11 AM-9 PM / S-S 10 AM-8 PM

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Dragon Ball Store

1F First Avenue Tokyo Station. World's first permanent DB store (opened Nov 2025). Exclusive figures, history wall, animation cels, replica items.

🕐 10 AM – 8:30 PM

Hatsune Miku Store Harajuku

4F Tokyu Plaza Omotesando. First permanent official Miku store. Exclusive merch for ALL Piapro characters: Miku, KAITO, Kagamine Rin & Len, Megurine Luka, MEIKO.

🕐 11 AM – 9 PM

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COSPATIO (Cospa) Akihabara

📍 3F GEE! STORE AKIBA, 3-15-5 Sotokanda. Japan's #1 cosplay costume maker. JJK school uniforms, Itadori Yuji hoodie (ÂĨ5,000-8,000 / $33-53), Gojo blindfold, Bleach shihakusho robes, Vocaloid accessories.

🕐 M-F 11-8 PM / S-S 11-7 PM

ACOS Akihabara

📍 5F Akiba Cultures Zone, 1-7-6 Sotokanda (4 min from JR station). Full cosplay gear at reasonable prices — costumes, wigs, accessories. Try on before buying! Dragon Ball, Naruto, Bleach, Sailor Moon costumes. Wigs from ÂĨ2,000 / $13.

🕐 11 AM – 8 PM

JUMP SHOP (multiple locations)

Shibuya PARCO 6F + Tokyo Station. Official JJK merchandise — Itadori hoodie replicas, Gojo sweatshirts, Sukuna items. Also Dragon Ball, Bleach, Naruto wearables. ÂĨ3,000-8,000 / $20-53.

🕐 Varies by location

Animate (cosplay floors)

Ikebukuro flagship (9F) + Akihabara. Both carry Vocaloid costumes (Miku, KAITO), anime uniforms, wigs. Ikebukuro has the largest selection. Miku full costume set ~ÂĨ8,000-15,000 / $53-100.

🕐 10-9 PM varies

K-Books Ikebukuro (2F Cosplay)

📍 Otome Road. 2F entirely dedicated to cosplay. Pre-owned costumes at 30-50% off. Great for budget finds — JJK, Bleach, Vocaloid.

🕐 11 AM – 8 PM

Gee! Store / COSPA Den Den Town (Osaka)

📍 Nipponbashi. Extensive cosplay section in back of store. Pre-owned options. Good secondhand items. Also: Assist Wig next to Animate for wigs.

🕐 11 AM – 8 PM

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Don Quijote Shinjuku SE Exit Annex

Tourist-optimized (opened June 2025), 70% curated for visitors. Efficient layout. Tax-free, electronics, snacks, cosmetics, anime goods. Open until 1 AM.

MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya

8 floors, massive snack section (B1 snack floor is insane). Also cosmetics, electronics, souvenirs. Tax-free for purchases over ÂĨ5,000 / ~$33 (bring passport). Open until 1 AM.

Don Quijote Dotonbori

Huge Osaka location right on the canal. The Ferris wheel on the building is free with any purchase over ÂĨ1,000 / ~$7 (ride it at night for canal views).