Shopping Tips
Not only Japan, many countries now have for the Chinese people specifically opened duty-free stores, generally speaking because of the strong consumption power of the Chinese, so many countries in order to facilitate the Chinese people in the duty-free stores even equipped with a Chinese guide, but: there is always so a small part of the duty-free stores are specialized in receiving Chinese tourists with the group, this kind of tax-free store in the name of the formal Duty-free stores are becoming more and more popular. And behind the scenes there are often Chinese people or Chinese travel agencies.
In Japan duty-free stores are divided into two kinds:
1, airport, port common duty-free stores are exempted from tariffs (duty-free, exempted from the tariffs of the goods directly brought out of the country to use.
2, in the urban area of the duty-free store refers to consumption tax-free (tax-free, foreign tourists need to show their passports to prove that they have lived in Japan for less than half a year can apply for exemption from consumption tax concessions in the goods, you need to apply for a tax refund at customs.
The threshold for starting a tax-free store in Japan is not high, and ordinary businesses want to apply to the local tax department can provide tax-free services to foreign tourists, so do not think that the tax-free stores are regular, many fake tax-free stores look cheap, but the truth is that most of the fake goods.
According to the president of Japan's Kansai Chinese Times, Michiko Kurose, there are a lot of products in Japan that are customized for mainland Chinese tourists. The price difference between the same product at a fake "duty-free store" and a regular store can be more than double.
According to South Korea's Dong-a Ilbo newspaper, a cosmetics store in Seoul, South Korea, the market price of about 302 yuan of horse oil products sold for the equivalent of 1/5 of the price of South Korea's domestic, these commodities are in fact specially sold to Chinese tourists, are fake.
Foreign shopping has long since lost the phenomenon of good quality and low prices. On the contrary, more and more fake goods have become a counterfeit paradise. Going abroad to shop must pay attention to in attention to screen the shopping store is a big brand, in addition, Japan does not exist what the state-run duty-free stores, Chinese tourists encountered black heart duty-free stores are mostly concentrated in the tourist concentration area of Tokyo, Osaka and other cities, and open these stores are generally Chinese, Koreans, and Japanese Chinese opened. Specializing squarely in China's low-priced tours or tour group tourists.
How to find the right duty-free store in Japan?
1, recognize the DFS such as big brand duty-free stores, although often limited to buy or things are not complete situation, but at least it is guaranteed genuine.
2, the major airport duty-free stores, shopping at the airport can not worry about buying fake.
3, downtown duty-free stores, as the article said, the number is huge, but the quality varies. It is easy to meet the duty-free stores specifically for the Chinese, the actual is a good way, that is to see the store there are not many local customers shopping inside, never go to the guide to take you to the duty-free store. You can do a good job of finding a few reliable duty-free store brands before you go.
Shinjuku (Shinjuku
Shinjuku is the name of a district in Tokyo, Japan, and is one of the 3 major subcenters of the city, along with Shibuya and Ikebukuro. Shinjuku is home to a large number of corporate headquarters and government offices. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is located in Nishi-Shinjuku. The name Shinjuku comes from Naito Shinjuku (ないとうしんじゅく), a town in Koshu-kaido (Koshu-kaido). Shinjuku was known as a red light district in the Edo period. Today, Shinjuku 2-chome and Osaka's Dojamachi are the largest gay and lesbian areas in Japan.
Address: Japan_101-0051Tokyo,Chiyoda,KandaJinbocho
Transportation: Take the JR line and get off at JR Shinjuku Station
Opening hours: Opening hours are not standardized, most of them range from 10:00-21:30
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Recommended Shinjuku shops
1Heartdance Jewelry Store
Features: Styles are updated quickly, and prices are very affordable.
Address: Subnade 4-chome (丁目
2SUBNADE Affordable Underground Mall
Features: A place that spans from Shinjuku 1-chome to 4-chome, where you can eat, drink, and play. Prices are attractive, with single items of clothing costing just 200-300 yen, and low ones around 100, perfect for sweeping up some versatile pants and tank tops. In addition, there are a number of jewelry stores, are rare in the country's style, the price with in Xidan Huawei bargain before the similar, but the quality can be much better.
Open: 10:00~21:00
Address: 1-2-2 Kabukicho, east exit of Shinjuku station
3MYLORD Mosaic Trail
Features: This trail is just out of the South Exit, immediately to the left of the MyLord mall. There are lots of miniature stores selling handicrafts, and the prices of knick-knacks such as coin purses and folding fans for sale can be a bit higher than the attractions, but they're more designer and of better quality. Most Tokyoites also fall in love with this place because it's quiet in the middle of the action, and because it leads directly to the west exit of Shinjuku Station, where you can climb up to the observation deck from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office for a free night view of Tokyo.
Open: 10:00~21:00
Address: 1-1-3 Shinjuku, east exit of Shinjuku Station
4LUMINE
Features: The mall's ambience is refreshingly bright, and the stores are not as densely populated as those of Marui. The brands are also aimed at young people, but with a more sophisticated, classy feel. In addition to apparel, there are a number of lifestyle grocery stores with designer home goods that are often memorable. Lumine is also gaining momentum in Tokyo, with three stores in Shinjuku alone, including Lumine1, Lumine2, and the newly acquired LumineEst (formerly MyCity.)
Open: 11:00~22:00
Address: Shinjuku Station, south exit
5MARUICI
Featured: This mall is also known as a shopping mall for young people, but with a more sophisticated approach.Features: The name of this mall is labeled "0101," which is pronounced "Ma-ru-i" in Japanese and "Marui" in kanji. It's a little complicated, but please remember that it's a chain of shopping malls that dominate Tokyo, specializing in fashionable clothing, and is found in Shinjuku, Shibuya, and other commercial districts. It has two in Shinjuku***, with Hall 1 specializing in both men's and women's clothing, and Hall 2 specializing in women's clothing. There are also specialized gentlemen's halls, youth halls, and a home furnishing hall, inTheRoom, all in the neighborhood.
6 Takashimaya Times Square
Features: Takashimaya is one of Japan's largest department store groups, especially the Shinjuku store (**** 14 floors, Tokyo inches of land, can build such a large shopping mall is definitely the need for the bottom line, the majestic south exit of Shinjuku Station, but also a name like New York's Times Square, and is really popular with foreign tourists. If you're on a tight schedule, this is the safest place to come, with everything you need to eat, drink and shop all in one building.
Open: 10:00~20:00
Address: Shinjuku SouthernTerrace (South Trail, Shinjuku Station South Exit can be seen at a glance
7COMMECASTORE
Features: Japanese people seem to like to play with series of products, and this CommeCa is another one. It's been called the Japanese "national brand" and almost everyone in the city has one, and it's simple with stylish design elements at a very affordable price point. When it's on sale, you can get three pieces for 200 yen, so it's highly recommended. This is also the flagship store in Shinjuku.
Open: 10:00-20:00
Address: 3-26-6 Shinjuku
8BEAMS
Features: A lifestyle grocery store with a wide selection of lifestyle products, fashion and accessories, but it's a step up from MUJI, and naturally, more expensive. Beams is so influential in the Japanese fashion scene that it has even spread to Hong Kong, where its sub-brand BeamsBoy caused a stir when it was featured on i.t Hong Kong. The one in Shinjuku is the flagship store, *** with five floors and a full range of stuff, so don't forget to make the pilgrimage if you're a fan of the design brand.
Open: 11:00-20:00
Address: 3-32-6 Shinjuku, next to Mitsukoshi Department Store
9MITSUKOSHI MITSUKOSHI DEPARTMENT STORE
Featured: The recently opened Shin-Koukouji in Beijing is a Mitsukoshi store, so it goes without saying that you can't go wrong with buying a gift from here. From the first floor up, there are mostly international brands, perhaps because the place is small, and there aren't as many big names here as there are in Shin Kong. But that's not the point. The three floors below the ground level are filled with local brands, from shoes and hats to accessories and groceries, all of which are well-made. Remember, when you get to Mitsukoshi, shop down.
Open: 11:00~21:00
Address: 3-29-1 Shinjuku (there are several other branches in Tokyo
Shibuya
How can you miss Shibuya when you're in Tokyo? Even in Japan, Shibuya is synonymous with "popularity". The way a girl dresses on the streets of Shibuya is photographed and printed in magazines, and becomes a national or even Asian trend. The shopping malls here are not as overbearing as those in Shinjuku, and the youthful atmosphere makes them a must-see for Tokyo's teenage boys and girls. The best places to shop are concentrated in malls such as Shibuya 109 and Parco, where the buildings are full of youthful, popular clothing and accessories, and shopaholics dive headfirst into them as if they've stumbled into the treasures of Ali Baba by mistake. Some people may not be able to accept the Japanese hottie (coolie) dress, in fact, you do not have to copy the whole line, just a small suspenders, a belt or a bag, you can achieve the effect of eye-catching.
It's a great place for boys and girls to go and get their fix.
Address: Shibuya Shopping Plaza, Tokyo
Shibuya Recommended Merchants/Department Store Buildings
1Shibuya Shibuya 109
Features: It has been said that the 109 building is the spirit of Shibuya. It is the building that constantly provides Tokyo with the raw materials for trends and attracts countless newcomers to make the pilgrimage. In this building, which has a total of 10 floors*** (including two on the ground floor, except for the restaurant on the top floor), the other floors are crowded with small stores selling a wide variety of trendy clothing*** with more than 100 brands, each with a different look. Now, this rounded building has become a Shibuya landmark. It's the best place to get seasonal fashion items, such as this year's popular pony jackets, which are only available in two or three styles at malls in China, but there are rows and rows of them here for you to choose from. But the prices are a bit more expensive, at around 500 yuan a piece.
Hours: 10:00~21:00
Address: 2-29-1 Genzaka, Shibuya-dori, Shibuya Station, Hachikong Exit
2Shibuya Parco Trendy Clothing Hall
Features: After you finish shopping at Shibuya 109, even if you're tired and have a lot of stuff to take with you, you'll definitely want to stop by Parco. The brands here are a bit more upscale than 109, like miumiu and McQ, but also include some of Japan's local up-and-coming design brands. Parco is very clever in its sales tactics, such as the once sensational "clothes on the scale" in Tokyo, which caused a very good "eyeball effect". It's also very close to NHK. The proximity to NHK and the mall's special radio studios, as well as the fact that the mall often hosts live concerts and movie launches by celebrities, have kept the mall popular. It's no wonder that Parco has now grown to three branches in Shibuya.
Open: 10:00~21:00
Address: 15-1 Utagawa-cho, Shibuya, Shibuya Station, Hachikōguchi Exit, toward Kōkō-dori (Yoyogi Park)
And if you're a first-time visitor to Tokyo and only have one day of free time, you'll definitely want to check out the highlights of both Shinjuku and Shibuya. But these two places are difficult to choose between, Shinjuku has more big department stores, or mainly buy clothing; Shibuya is more suitable for young people, in addition to the trend of clothing, there are a lot of design lifestyle products, you can see your own needs to adjust the time of stay in the two places.
Recommended route
Morning: Shinjuku shopping, enjoy the taste of "Lost in Tokyo"
Afternoon: Shibuya, see the handsome and beautiful
Ginza
Tokyo's most famous business district, flagship stores of famous brands, high-grade department stores, the traditional centuries-old stores are gathered in the most representative of the high-level shopping street. Ginza is the most representative high-class shopping district in Tokyo. There are eight streets in Ginza, from 1-chome to 8-chome***, with the 4-chome intersection being the busiest. On Saturdays and Sundays, from noon to late afternoon, the main streets of Ginza are closed to vehicular traffic, turning them into pedestrian precincts known as "walkers' paradise" in Japanese.
Ginza's department stores include Wako, Mitsukoshi, Matsuya, and Matsuzakaya, and almost all of the major brands such as Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, Cartier, and Burberry are located here, as well as flagship stores of brands such as Shiseido and Fancl. In addition to high-end goods, there are also many popular clothing stores such as HM and Uniqlo. Among the traditional stores, Hatsujido sells traditional items such as washi paper crafts, incense, and Bunsen burners, while Itoya (ITO-YA) carries a variety of stationery and souvenirs.
1Matsuya
Matsuya, located in Ginza, one of the world's leading fashion districts, is a long-established department store that has been introducing customers to the world's latest fashion designs and fashion sense for more than 80 years. The Matsuya Ginza store offers a wide range of Japanese brands and traditional goods as well as world-class brands such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Miu Miu in one store. It is also convenient for visiting popular tourist spots such as Akihabara, Odaiba and Maihama, and you can use your China UnionPay card here! .so.... You can't go shopping in Ginza without going to Matsuya Ginza! You can't miss it.
Address: 3-6-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-8130
Open 10:00-20:00 (8th floor food court 11:00-22:00)
Access: Directly connected to Tokyo Metro Ginza, Marunouchi, and Hibiya lines, Ginza Station, Exit A12
From Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Ginza Ichome Station, Exit 9, 3-minute walk
3-minute walk from Toei Subway Asakusa Line, Higashi-Ginza Station, Exit A8
8-minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station
2 MITSUKOSHI DEPARTMENT STORE HQ
Mitsukoshi Department Store, headquartered in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, is one of the most famous and large-scale department stores in Japan.
Take the high-end route, but the brand is not all luxury, there are Barbarella Gucci also Anna Sui Canabao. Cosmetics layer is very awesome, Japanese makeup in the high-end brands up to Shiseido threeSK2 Skin Key IspaSUQQU in the middle of the sun and moon crystal covermark Daikor RMK, of course, there is always in the queue of Olbina!
Address: 4-6-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Koto-ku
Transportation: 1, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line - Marunouchi Line - Hibiya Line "Ginza" _Yoritsu, Tou_1 min
2, Tokyo Metro Yuko _Nail Line "Ginza 1-Chome" _9 Exit Yoritsu _Approx. 5 min
3, Metropolitan Miyagi Asakusa Line "Higashi Ginza" _Yoritsu Ginza _ side of the underground access road _ Yuriku _ about 3 points Tokyo Anime Street
Japan is a big country of anime, for children who like anime and manga games, to be able to go to Japan must be a super happy thing. So what are the anime streets in Tokyo, the capital of Japan? They are distributed where. The following small foam first recommended for you 10 of the most classic Japanese anime, let us together to remember the days of anime with us, and then introduced to the anime street in Tokyo.
1 Japanese anime
If you are lucky enough to read this post, think of the best anime in your mind! You can reply to this post! We can discuss what is the best anime? I'll go first, the best anime in my mind is Slam Dunk and Naruto and clannad. name the best anime in your mind!
PS: seems off-topic!
2Tokyo's main anime streets
Tokyo's main anime streets are Tokyo Station, Nakano Broadway, and most famously, Akihabara. You can buy your favorite anime products here. Manga, figurines, and comics.
Tokyo Station Ichiban Street
Tokyo Station's plaza is filled with the hustle and bustle of passengers as express trains whiz by. Underneath the platforms, there's another kind of hustle and bustle. Stores and restaurants line the nearly endless arched walkways beneath the platforms. Passengers on the Shinkansen Bullet Train, suitcases in tow, pass the time wandering through the stores. One important area of this underworld is a street of a hundred stores to the east of the station, known as Tokyo Station Ichiban Street, which was added in March 2008 to create a narrow strip with a dozen or so souvenir and toy stores.
Nakano Broadway Street
Nakano Broadway Street is a shopping street famous for its collection of manga from the Middle Ages. It is not only a commercial building, but the lower floors of the building are used as a shopping mall, which is why it is also called a "shopping street in a building. The building was constructed in 1966, when celebrities from all walks of life moved into the building, similar to today's Roppongi Building and Omotesando Building in Tokyo. There is a wide variety of goods, including toys, food, and audio equipment based on anime and manga. In short, Nakano Broadway Street is a favorite place for anime and manga fans from all over the country and the world. In the basement floor, there are also food, clothes, and other daily necessities at low prices, making it an excellent place for shopping. So what's your excuse for not going!
Akihabara
Akihabara needs no introduction, I believe that as a non-anime fans know that in Japan there is a Akihabara, Akihabara has a lot of books about anime, records, and game equipment. Of course, there must be electronic products, cameras, computers, game consoles and so on. Here are three famous shopping malls in Akihabara. For your reference, of course, in Akihabara can be seen everywhere in the business, depending on what you want to buy, what meets your taste. As follows:
1YODOBASHIAkiba
YODOBASHIAKIBA located on the east side of JR Akihabara Station is Japan's largest shopping mall. There are about 850,000 items ranging from DSLR cameras to the latest electronic products, as well as handmade items, toys, high-quality watches, brand-name backpacks, cosmetics, and more. The mall is popular with both men and women of all ages, and is loved by people from all over the world. The store also offers duty-free service, accepts UnionPay cards, and has many sales clerks who speak English, Chinese, and Korean. You can enjoy sushi and okonomiyaki at the restaurant on the top floor.
Open: 9:30-22:00 year-round
2 AKIHABARA GACHAPON Kaikan
There are 430 vending machines for gachagacha toys. Various items from famous anime such as Breadman, Gundam, Masked Rider, Pikachu, Muscle Man, and Neo Evangelion. Enthusiasts can come here to cell phone rare objects. Each item is so exquisite that you can look at it carefully and bring it to your friends as a souvenir. It's a great gift for your friends, and it gives you a feeling of excitement. Children and adults alike will love them. They are also famous for their vending machines that sell Kanto-barbecue.
3Akihabara Radio Hall
The super mall that you can see right at the entrance of Akihabara Electric Town. Since its opening in 1962, when TVs and radios were the only electrical goods, the center has been home to a wide range of stores that sell everything from electronics, audio-visual products, computer-related products and hobbies. We are proud to be the face of Akihabara. In recent years, many anime and manga stores have opened, and the area has become a talk of the town as a place of otaku culture. Let's go on a treasure hunt!