Top 10 Places to Shop 'Til You Drop in Tokyo, Japan - A Muslim Shopper's Guide

By Halal Trip | 08, Dec, 2016
Top 10 Places to Shop 'Til You Drop in Tokyo, Japan - A Muslim Shopper's Guide

Shopping in Japan has it all! From high-end and offbeat fashion to traditional crafts to vintage wares to uniquely Japan souvenirs and that gadget you didn't know existed but now desperately want; shopping in Japan is a national past time. Muslim travelers too will find plenty of great places and shopping neighborhoods in Japan to fulfill their every shopping need. HalalTrip has compiled some of the best shopping places in Japan for Muslim shoppers; read on for more details!

Ginza

1. Mitsukoshi

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This department store chain dates back to 1673 and is one of the oldest stores in Ginza.  Here you can find the latest gadgets, cosmetics  and clothing including various types of jewelry and accessories to satisfy the shopaholic in you. There are plenty of pocket-friendly items on offer as well. The underground food court has a variety of local and international food. As an added bonus you can enjoy your meal on the rooftop garden situated on the ninth floor. There are halal friendly restaurants here too.

 

2. Kinokuniya Bookstore

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The Kinokuniya Bookstore contains six floors of international books, magazines and literature in several languages. You can even find limited editions, comic books and manga as well. Basically this is one of the ultimate places for any book lover.

3. Hakuhinkan Toy Park

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Hakuhinkan is the ideal toy store where you can find video games, soft toys, action figures, anime figurines, children’s books and many more. If you are stuck looking for childrens’ gifts you can spend your time going through floors of amazing varieties to choose from and picking just one will be hard!

 

Nearest prayer places in Ginza here!

Asakusa

4. Nakamise Street

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Nakamise street leads up to the Senso-ji Temple where you can find all types of reasonably priced Japanese souvenirs to complete your trip. Though this street is especially catered to tourists, it is worth visiting if you would like to find some traditional items with a difference.

 

Nearest prayer places in Asakusa here!

Akihabara

5. Akihabara Electric Town

 
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Lined with so many manga bookstores for anime and manga enthusiasts this is the place you should visit at least once,especially the well-known Mandarake Place. Complete with electronic stores, you can satisfy your technological gadget needs at places like Yodobashi Camera and Akihabara Radio Centre.

 

Nearest prayer places in Akihabara here!

Shinjuku

6. Don Quijote

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Don Quijote is where you can find anything and everything. From cosmetics to costumes, devices, accessories and even souvenirs at pretty good prices.  Most of these stores are even open 24 hours day.

 

Nearest prayer places in Shinjuku here!

7. Lumine

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A three part department store - Lumine 1, Lumine 2 and Lumine Est with over 200 shops and restaurants located in Shinjuku Stations, complete with fashionable clothing for everyone and decent restaurants. So if you are passing through you can really keep yourself occupied since they are constantly remodeling and there are new shops being

open quite often.
 

Harajuku

8. RagTag

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RagTag is a popular chain store, but the main one in Harajuku is rather popular. This is one of the more eclectic places to go if you are looking for used designer brands or local brands that will not break your budget. But guaranteed you will find a lot of high-end designer clothing here.

 

There is no known prayer place or mosque in Harajuku, so it is better to head over to the next nearest place in Shinjuku!

Shibuya

9. Tokyu Hands

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The go-to place for household items, party supplies, stationary, tools and many other quirky , interesting items. Basically, everything you ever need will be in this store! There is always something different to look out for which makes it the perfect place for finding something to take home.

 

Nearest prayer places in Shibuya here!

Shibuya, Jingu-mae, Omotesando

10. ABC Mart, Kicks Lab, Atmos

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The areas of Jingumae & Omotesando are lined with independent stores and is shoe heaven for sneakerheads! Look out for ABC mart, Kicks Lab & Atmos that carry a range of special collaboration sneakers you may only find in the country. Also around Jingumame and Omote-sando, you can easily find vintage stores selling branded clothes for cheap. If you’re lucky, you might even score a rare limited edition piece for half the price!

 
 
 

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