Shopping in Tokyo

Despite of the fact that the cost of living in Tokyo is quite high, you can still find some reasonable places to shop in the city. Go for a 100 yen shop, to buy anything at the store for just 100 yen.

As people in the city love shopping, one can find some of the best shops of the world here. Tokyo is known for its electronic items equipped with modern technology: Ginza and Shinjuku are the best places to buy them.

Also, look out for the underground shopping area at the Shinjuku station. Traditional handicraft items and exclusive Japanese products like good luck charms, swords and kimonos are to be found in the International Arcade.

For  trendy and fashionable clothers shopping, see Uniqlo. Accessories are best found at Garret. Takeshita-dori is a narrow street famous amongst youngsters who go there to update on the latest fashion and buy in the various boutiques available.

Do check out for the store sales usually held in January, July, August and December.