Tokyo Station is a station used by many tourists. When you visit Tokyo, of course, you will want to buy some souvenirs. But you may wonder, what souvenirs are “good” Tokyo souvenirs?
In this article, the staff of MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center, who love to travel, will introduce to you some recommended souvenirs which can be bought in and around Tokyo Station.
“Ohana no Babaroa Ball Cake”recommended by our Spanish staff, Luki.
I am sure that this gift is suitable to be given to women who loves flowers.
The product uses eatable flowers and has a gorgeous looking/splendid taste.
Hana no Babaroa havaro
Address: Tokyo Station Ichibangai (first shopping area) 1F TOKYO ME＋, 1-9-1, Marunouchi, Chiyodaku, Tokyo
Business hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 2:30, Saturday, Sunday, holidays 9:00 to 20:00
Fixed holidays: None
Access: Near the ticket-collecting area of North Yaesu Exit/Entrance, Tokyo
TEL：03-3218-0051
“Torotoro Yaki Cup Cheese” recommended by our Hong Konger staff, Minimal.
A very popular product where some days about 4,000 pieces are sold in a day! The combination of the melty cream cheese and crunchy cookie tart is awesome.
You can enjoy the product by heating it or cooling it.
Fromage Terra
Address: Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit/Entrance’s ticket collecting area, Keiyo Street 1F, 1-9-1, Marunouchi, Chiyodaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 8:00 to 21:00
Access: Inside Keiyo Street, JR Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit/Entrance
TEL：03-6256-0845
URL：http://terraconfect.tokyo/fromageterra/
“Siretoco Doughnut”recommdend by our Chinese-speaking staff, Banako
Many cute animals are place on top of a doughnut and of course, the doughnuts taste good.
Each animal is very cute and there are Tokyo Station-limited variations!
Siretoco Factory Tokyo Station Keiyo Street Store
Address: 1-9-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Business hours: 8:00 to 22:00
Access: Right side of Keiyo Street near JR Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit/Entrance
TEL：03-3218-8022
URL：http://siretoco23.com/
“Tokyo Banana – Banana Yogurt Flavor” recommended by the Miss ID Semi-Finalist, Midori.
Did you know that a new version of Tokyo Banana (a very famous sweets item of Tokyo), a collaborative item with the panda cub in Ueno Zoo called Xiang Xiang, was released!?
The flavor of the product is banana & yogurt. Eating this item will feel a bit “mottainai”to eat. That is, it looks too cute to be eaten because the illustration of the panda cub is so cute!
Tokyo Banana – Panda Banana Yogurt Flavor “Miitsuketa”
Price: 515 yen – 4 pieces / 1,080 yen – 8 pieces / 1,595 yen – 12 pieces (all prices include tax)
Access: Tokyo Banana Aka Renga Building (inside the ticket collecting area)
“Gomatamago” recommended by our English-speaking staff, Ellie.
This sweets item is a standard souvenir of Tokyo. The black sesame paste, and black sesame jam are wrapped inside a castella sponge cake and the whole cake is coated with a white chocolate.
The splendid harmony of the 4 layers is addictive. The shape of the product which looks like an egg is very cute♡ The name, Gomatamago means, “goma” = “sesame” and “tamago”=”egg.”
Address: Daimaru Tokyo Store 1F, 1-9-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Business hours: <Monday to Friday> 10:00 to 21:00, <Saturday, Sunday and holidays> 10:00 to 20:00
※The business hours are as same as the Daimaru Tokyo Store
Fixed holidays: as same as Daimaru Tokyo Store
Access: JR Tokyo Station, near the north exit/entrance ticket collecting area
TEL：03-3212-8011
URL：http://www.tokyotamago.com/
“Tokyo Hiyoko” recommended by the director of MOSHI MOSHI BOX, Shiota.
A standard Tokyo souvenir dessert comprised of a sweet bean jam wrapped in a soft dough.
Don’t miss the various of flavors which are sold for a limited time offers!
Tokyo Hiyoko Tokyo Meika Hiyoko
Available places: Souvenir stores in Tokyo including Daimaru Tokyo Store
Price: 605 yen – 5 pieces / 1,080 yen – 9 pieces / 2,160 yen – 18 pieces (all prices include tax)
How did you like our MOSHI MOSHI BOX staff recommended Tokyo souvenirs? Please refer to this article when you are not sure which Tokyo souvenir to buy. Let’s have fun in Tokyo!
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Osaka is known as a popular sightseeing spot in Japan. So, when you visit Osaka, of course, you will want to buy some souvenirs. But you may wonder, what souvenir is a good souvenir to buy in Osaka.
In his article, the staff of MOSHI MOSHI BOX who love to travel, will introduce to you some recommended souvenirs which can be bought in and around Osaka Station.
“Nakanoshima Caramel Scotch recommended by our Spanish staff, Ruki.
It looks like a cookie but it is a snack which includes caramel and almonds.
The crunchy texture of scotch is superb. The blue box is very cute too.◼︎Information
Nakanoshima Caramel Scotch
Available store: Entrée Marche Osaka
Address: 3-1-1, Umeda, Kitaku, Osakashi, Osaka
Business hours: 6:00 to 13:00
TEL：06-6440-1122“batondor” recommended by our Hong Kong staff Minimal
A special stick dessert with only eight sticks in a box.
The taste of the product is very thick compared to “Pockies” which can be bought at convenience stores and it has the flavor of butter. It is a great match with alcohol!◼︎Information
batondor Hankyu Umeda Store
Address: B1F, Umeda Honten, 8-7, Kakutacho, Kitaku, Osaka
Business hours: Friday, Sutarday – 10:00 to 21:00
Sunday to Thursday – 10:00 to 20:00
TEL：06-6361-1381
URL：http://www.glico.co.jp/batondor/index.html“Fueki Pudding” recommended by our Chinese-speaking staff, Banako
A pudding using the motif of the good-old Fueki paste container. The container can be used as an accessory case or interior. I am planning to buy it for my friends when I visit Osaka next time.◼︎Information
Fueki Pudding
Available venue: Inside Osaka Station
Price: 700 yen – two pieces (tax not included), three pieces – 1,200 yen (tax not included)
TEL：06-6648-4678“Tenten Hitokuchi Gyoza” recommended by the Miss ID Semi-Finalist Midori
I always buy this product when I visit Osaka. I don’t cook at all but this gyoza (dumpling) is very easy to make.
It is recommended to put it into a pot during the cold season!◼︎Information
Tenten Hitokuchi Gyoza
Available stores:
Entrée Marche Osaka
Available hours: 8:00 to 24:00
Seven-Eleven Heart in JR Osaka Station North Store
Available hours: 7:00 to 24:00
Seven-Eleven Heart in JR Osaka Station Access Bridge Store
Available hours: 7:00 to 23:00
Seven Eleven Heart in JR Osaka Station Midosuji South Entrance/Exit Store
Available hours: 7:00 to 23:00
Seven-Eleven Heart in JR Osaka 11th Gate Store
Available store: 7:00 to 21:00
URL：http://www.tenten.co.jp/“Jagariko Takoyaki Aji” recommended by English-speaking staff, Ellie
Takoyaki is one of the most famous foods of Osaka. As you might know, Jagariko is a very popular snack among Japanese people but this flavor has a thick flavor of takoyaki.
It is fairy cheep and it is a very “Osaka-like” product which is suitable to be bought as a gift for your friends!◼︎Information
Jagariko Takoyaki Aji
Available stores: Convenience stores souvenir stores throughout Japan.
Price: 864 yen per box (tax included)
URL：http://www.calbee.co.jp/shohinkensaku/product/?p=20090928135716"Rikuro Ojisanno Omise - Yakitate (freshly baked) Cheese Cake" recommended by the curator of MOSHI MOSHI BOX Shiota.
A tasteful cheese cake famous in Osaka. You can watch the staff of the shop making cheese cakes! It is recommended to warm this cake up before you eat it. Of course, you can also enjoy the product after cooling it down inside a refrigerator.
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Rikuro Ojisan no Omise Daimaru Umeda Store
Address: 3-1-1, Umeda, Kitaku, West Osaka / Japanese/Western dessert floor, B1F of Daimaru Umeda Store
TEL：0120-57-2132
URL：http://www.rikuro.co.jp/How did you like our MOSHI MOSHI BOX staff recommended Osaka souvenirs? Please refer to this article when you are not sure which souvenir to buy. Let’s have fun in Osaka, a city which has lots of delicious food and unique items.
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“Where do we go now?” “How shall we end the day?” – these are just two of the questions that you will be asking yourself if you spend a day in Tokyo. Tokyo station is both the first and last stop of numerous journeys and is connected to every corner of Japan. Many enter Tokyo to begin their adventure, and many leave to embark on a new adventure. Today, we’ll be looking at the enjoyment that awaits us before and after Shinkansen and normal trains depart on their journeys. Today, Hikari Shibata will be recommending you just some of the best spots in Yurakucho!
A direct connection to KITTE!
From Tokyo Station Marunouchi south exit, you will immediately be faced with “KITTE”. From fashion and miscellaneous to gourmet to souvenirs – a wide range of wonderful items have been gathered in one spot.
A specialist hankerchief shop gleaming with style
First up on Hikari’s list of recommendations is the handkerchief specialist store “H TOKYO”, which is located on the 3rd floor. From illustrators to novelists, these handkerchiefs are the result of many artist collaborations. The handkerchiefs line the shop, filling up the display areas.
Whether you’re looking for a beautiful handkerchief to brighten your spirit, or whether you are looking for the perfect gift for a loved one, you can take your time browsing here to your heart’s content.
Patterns and traditional Japanese designs such as these can only be found in Tokyo. You can also purchase badges and uchiwa fans, small items made from the fabric of the handkerchiefs and many KITTE limited items that cannot be obtained anywhere else.
You can also purchase personalized handkerchiefs with initials, messages and even embroidery. Many foreign visitors and other tourists who are staying in Tokyo for a while choose to order their designs and then collect them before returning home.
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H TOKYO Marunouchi store
Address：3rd floor KITTE, 2-7-2, Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Access： Approx. 1 min walk from JR/Marunouchi line (Tokyo Station), approx. 2 min walk from Chiyoda line (Nijubashimae Station)
Opening hours 11:00-21:00 (Open until 20.00 on national holidays)
Fixed holidays：Decided by KITTE
Telephone number：03-6256-0811A museum too?!
Did you know that KITTE doesn’t just sell goods; it also has its own museum? This highly attention-grabbing museum is a big hit with the public and not only displays art, but is also a highly attractive academic spot.
© INTERMEDIATHEQUE
Room and display design ©UMUT works 2013-
INTERMEDIATHEQUE is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Here, the museum space merges academic pursuits with culture. The heritage of the arts collected from Tokyo University over 140 years has been gathered here. Therefore, this is a very special spot. Specimens, samples, stuffed animals and much more – this part of the museum contains precious findings in academic pursuit and teaches the generations of the future all kinds of history.
© INTERMEDIATHEQUE
Room and display design ©UMUT works 2013-
This has been the storage area of academic specimens. A viewing of these specimens fills us with wonder about our present world. The exhibition provokes us to wonder where these discoveries can lead us and what impression they make. Visitors can enjoy the vast collection of historical items and their hidden messages.
© INTERMEDIATHEQUE
Room and display design ©UMUT works 2013-
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JP Tower Gakujutsu Bunka Sogo Museum「Intermediatheque」
Address：2nd – 3rd floor KITTE, 2-7-2, Marunouchi, Chiyoda
Access: Approx. 1 min walk from JR/Marunouchi line (Tokyo Station), approx. 2 min walk from Chiyoda line (Nijubashimae Station)
Opening hours：11:00 – 18:00 (Fri. and Sat. until 20:00)
Entrance fee: free
- Last entries accepted 30 mins before closing time.
Fixed holidays：Mondays and during the New Year period. The institution decides on any further closing days. The museum is closed for both Monday and Tuesday if the Monday is a national holiday.
Telephone number：03-5777-8600
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Pick up a souvenir before leaving!
Located in the subway of Tokyo station is a goldmine of souvenir shops – “GRANSTA”. “Nihonbashi Nishiki Hourin" is Hikari’s next stop. The “karinto” (deep-fried brown sugar snack) specialty store “Nihonbashi nishiki sosogi” has a wide lineup of all kinds of “karinto,” from the standard sweet “karinto” to “karinto” which are good snacks with alcoholic drinks.
The person you are giving your gift to – does he or she have a “sweet tooth” or a “spicy tooth?” As a specialty store they have a wide lineup of items, from the limited time offer – “yuzu & salt” flavor to “coconut & almond,” and the most popular “kinpira goboh” (fried burdock root and carrot) flavor. The perfect treat can be found right here!
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Nihonbashi Nishiki Horin, GRANSTA store
Address：GRANSA, 1st floor basement, JR Higashi-nihon Tokyo Station, 1-9-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda
Access：JR Tokyo Station basement floor 1 GRANSA, before the “Gin no Suzu” (The big silver bell)
Opening hours： 8:00 - 22:00 (Monday ～ Saturday & national holidays)
8:00 - 21:00 (Sundays)
In the case of consecutive holidays, Sunday will be the final holiday
Fixed holidays：None
Telephone number：03-3287-8010
Walk just a little further and you’ll reach Yurakucho!
Feeling peckish? Located in Yurakucho, “Hamanoya Parlor” is the perfect rest stop. This café is over 50 years old. The art of cuisine has been passed down throughout the generations, ensuring that the original taste doesn’t change over the years. This old café has maintained its retro atmosphere – the perfect place to chill out. Records are played in the shop and customers are welcome to take their time and relax here.
Hamanoya Parlor’s specialties consist of their fruit sandwich and tomato sandwich mix (￥620), and their cream soda (￥650). The cream soda is a light pink colour. You cannot taste a peach soda quite like this one anywhere else!
This order consist of a hearty egg and crispy-lettuce sandwich with a fresh peach- flavored cream soda. The tongue-tantalizing original flavours of this café will provide a good memory for you to keep.
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Hamanoya Parlor
Address：Basement floor 1, Shinyurakucho Building, 1-12-1, Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Access：1 minute walk from JR Yurakucho station
Opening hours：9:00 – 18:00 (Sundays 10:00 – 17:00)
Fixed holidays：National holidays and during the New Year’s period
Telephone number：03-3212-7447
Model：Hikari Shibata
Hikari Shibata is a model for numerous popular fashion magazines. She gives a fresh and eloquent impression with her fashion sense that goes hand in hand with her unique style. She also posts lifestyle content across her social media, including on her Instagram and Twitter accounts, which receives huge support and attention from her female readers of the same generation. As well as working as a model, she is also active in the field of photography, and has even held photo exhibitions inside and outside Tokyo. Hikari also maintains her very own portfolio website which features her photography work.
Instagram：@_sbthkr
Writer：Miiki Sugita
Photograph ：Haruka Yamamoto
Editor：Sayuri Mizuno (ASOBISYSTEM)
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Over at the MOSHI MOSHI BOX—the iconic tourist information center in Harajuku—we often get a lot of foreigners coming in saying they want to do some shopping at 100 yen stores. We've compiled a list of some of the popular items you can find at 100 yen stores.
Shuriken Magnets
Ninja memorabilia is very popular among overseas visitors to Japan. This shuriken is a magnet and has a unique design because if you attach it something magnetic it will look like it's stuck right in there. They're a cool little item to have and can even be used as decoration.
Mt. Fuji Merchandise
100 yen stores stock a lot of goods associated with Mt. Fuji. From labels to hand towels, paper napkins, chopsticks, coasters, glasses, socks and even iPhone cases! You can find just about anything with Mt. Fuji printed on it.
Hand Towels
"Tenugui" are Japanese hand towels. They're one of the standard items bought by foreigners in Japan. They come in countless designs such as traditional Japanese patterns, like cherry blossoms, as well as sushi and more. They have many functions: you can use them for decoration such as hanging them up or putting them in the center of a table, but there are even ones you can use in place of a bandanna!
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Traditional Japanese Toys
100 yen shops are also packed with traditional Japanese arts and craft and toys such as origami, taketonbo or bamboo-copter (very nostalgia-inducing for Japanese people!), kaleidoscopes which show gorgeous patterns when held up to the light, and more. You can also buy your own kaleidoscope kit which comes with beads so you can make your own original patterns.
Learn About Japan
You can get your hands on kanji drill sets aimed at children that have questions written in Japanese and English waiting to be solved. There's also puzzles that map out Japan so you can learn all of the prefectures in Japan. There are even mini calligraphy sets. For just 100 yen you can learn lots about Japanese culture.
Japanese Sweets & Snacks
We saved the best for last. 100 yen shops are filled with Japanese sweets and snacks, from rice cookies to goodies made using ume (Japanese apricot). There's a great matcha section in a shop called Daiso along Takeshita Street in Harajuku. Find your favourite Japanese sweets for just 100 yen!
Did you enjoy our list? We have only scratched the surface of what lies along the shelves of 100 yen stores around Japan. There is so much to find, so be sure to drop by one if you see it. And make sure to get a basket because you'll want to buy everything.
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100 Yen Shops
Daiso: https://www.daiso-sangyo.co.jp
Seria: http://www.seria-group.com
Can Do: https://www.cando-web.co.jp
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Asakusa is known as one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Japan and it is popular among both Japanese people and foreigners.
In this article, I will introduce to you MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON’s recommended souvenir shops in Asakusa.
“Curry Land” is a dreamy theme park for those of who love curry.The curry vending machine installed in front of the store will welcome you when you visit the store.
If you are not sure of which curry to choose, ask the owner of the store Mr. Inomata or his wife. They have tested all the products sold in the store so you can get a precise explanation about each curry’s ingredients and taste.
Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/54706
■InformationCurry Land
Address: 101, Ito building, 2-24-7, Nishiasakusa, Taitoku, Tokyo
Business hours: 11:00 to 19:00
Holiday: Tuesday
URL： https://curryland.theshop.jp
One of the most famous chopstick stores in Nakamise Street “Morita”One of the most famous chopstick stores in Nakamise Street “Morita” sells many kinds of original chopsticks from reasonable chopsticks to high-quality chopsticks.
Chopsticks are a tool which represents the culture of Japan. They also sell chopstick rests and they are suitable to be purchased as a souvenir since they are small!
Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/37215■InformationAsakusano Ohashiyasan Morita
Address: 1-30-1, Asakusa, Taitoku, Tokyo
Business hours: 10:00 to 18:00
Holiday: no holiday
“Kamaasa Shoten” where cooking tools such as pots, knifes and frypans are sold
The knifes sold in this store are created by artisans and they are so beautiful that it will make you sigh.They hold a workshop of teach how to sharpen knifes irregularly and this means that they are running their business with a sincere effort.
Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/41748◼︎InformationKamaasa Shoten (cooking tool floor)
Address: 2-24-1, Matsugaya, Taitoku, Tokyo
Kamaasa Shoten (knife floor)
Address: 2-23-9, Matsugaya, Taitoku, Tokyo
Business hours: 10:00 to 17:30
Holiday: no holiday (except year’s end and New Year’s Day)
URL：http://www.kama-asa.co.jp/“Fujiya,” a store which sells dyed traditional facecloths
The store is a facecloth shop which has been running their business for 65 years. The store sells lots of Chusenzome (traditional dying method) facecloths that are suitable to be framed up on the wall, not just using them as a handkerchief or towel. You can also use them as a “furoshiki” (Japanese wrapping cloth) or a bandanna.
The facecloths sold in this store are all handmade. Why don’t you find your favorite item when you visit Asakusa?
Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/37215■InformationSomee Tenugui no Fujiya
Address: 2-215, Asakusa, Taitoku, Tokyo
Business hours: 10:00 to 18:00
Holiday: Thursday
“Tengoku,” a café that sells cute original goods
“Tengoku” is a café that sells famous pancakes and they also sell original goods such as cups and saucers. Why don’t you visit the café and buy their original goods as a souvenir?
Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/31615
■InformationCoffee Tengoku
Address: 1-41-9, Asakusa, Taitoku, Tokyo
“Waizumiya” which sells cat-shaped photogenic Japanese crackers
It is an established Japanese cracker shop which has three shops in Asakusa.
You can find many kinds of Japanese crackers inside the store.
The most popular cat-shaped Japanese cracker is created based on the cat they own called “Norichan.”
◼︎InformationWaizumiya main store
Address: 〒111-0035, 1-14, Asakusa, Taitoku, Tokyo
Business hours: 10:30 to 19:30
Holiday: Thursday
TEL：03-3841-5501
How was our recommendation of souvenir stores? Please refer to this article if you are not sure of which store to visit in Asakusa.
Have a nice trip!
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“I want to buy a good “made in Japan” gift!” No doubt there are many tourists to Japan who think like this. In this article we want to introduce to you six gift items that MMN highly recommends. “H TOKYO” – A handkerchief specialty store where Japanese designs are popular
“H TOKYO” is the handkerchief specialty store which is located on the 3rd floor of KITTE. From illustrators to novelists, these handkerchiefs are the result of many artist collaborations. The handkerchiefs line the shop, filling up the display areas. Patterns and traditional Japanese designs such as these can only be found in Tokyo. You can also purchase badges and uchiwa fans, small items made from the fabric of the handkerchiefs and many KITTE limited items that cannot be obtained anywhere else. You can also purchase personalized handkerchiefs with initials, messages and even embroidery. Many foreign visitors and other tourists who are staying in Tokyo for a while choose to order their designs and then collect them before returning home. Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/54580
■Information “H TOKYO” Marunouchi store Address：3rd floor KITTE, 2-7-2, Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Access： Approx. 1 min walk from JR/Marunouchi line (Tokyo Station), approx. 2 min walk from Chiyoda line (Nijubashimae Station) Opening hours 11:00-21:00 (Open until 20.00 on national holidays) Fixed holidays：Decided by KITTE Telephone number：03-6256-0811 URL：http://htokyo.com/Chopstick specialty store, Morita” in AsakusaThe chopstick specialty store called Morita,” a popular store on Nakamise Street, has variety of chopsticks from the reasonable ones to luxurious ones. They have a great variety of chopsticks along with many original items. Chopsticks are an item that represents Japanese culture. They also have cute chopstick rests. They are tiny and easy to carry around so they made for a great souvenir. Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/ja/37162 ■Information Morita Address：1-30-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo Hours：10:00AM to 6:00PM Holiday：Open 7 days a week URL：http://asakusanioideyo.com/detail/30_73_%E9%81%8A%E8%86%B3%20%E3%83%A2%E3%83%AA%E3%82%BF/“Coci la elle” in Daikanyama where you can get your very own colorful umbrella!“Coci la elle” originally stocked only one type of umbrella when it opened, a type made for protecting you from the sun. They now own a second shop in Daikanyama which opened in April this year in addition to the main shop and studio in Kiyosumi-shirakawa. The closest station is Daikanyama Station via the Tōkyū Tōyoko Line. The station is only 1 stop from Shibuya and so is conveniently accessible. Coci la elle offers vibrant umbrellas in all types of colours and designs to brighten your day when those rainy days get you down. They also have umbrellas that will protect you from the blistering sun on those scorching days while also making you feel elegant at the same time. Coci la elle doesn’t just stock umbrellas either. They also offer cute raincoats designed just like a classic raincoat, high quality big-sized scarves made from 100% silk, fun handkerchiefs with an original Coci la elle design, sun umbrellas all handmade by the staff, and more. Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/48470
■Information Coci la elle Swan Address: 14-5 Hachiyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Access: 8-minute walk from the front entrance of Daikanyama Station via the Tōkyū Tōyoko Line / 13-minute walk from the West Exit of Shibuya Station / 1-minute walk from the JR Business Hours: 12:00-20:00 Holidays: No holidays URL：http://www.cocilaelle.com/Ginza Gekko-so Art Supply Store” where you can purchase original stationariesGinza Gekko-so Art Supply Store” is located In Hanatsubaki Street, Ginza 8 Chome. It is a historical art supply store that was established in 1917. This store only carries original art supply products. The products include colors, brushes and sketch books made by the craftsman and have a horn emblem that signature “call good friends.” They have been creating high quality art supplies, and so many colorful paintings such as oil colors, water colors and gouache placed all over the wall can be seen. Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/37898 ■Information Address：8-7-2 Eiju Building 1F・B1F, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Hours：11:00AM to 7:00PM. Holiday：Year end and New Year Holidays. Only 1st floor painting material department is closed on Wednesday. (The following day if it falls on a public holiday) URL： http://gekkoso.jp/“Wa-no Utsuwa Dengama” – a shop specializing in Japanese pottery located in KappabashiThe owner of this shop stockes pottery directly from pottery producers from all over Japan. At this shop, Kutani, Mino, Shigaraki, Arita, Masuko and other Japanese traditional dishes are available. The shop has an extensive lineup from daily-use dishes to masterpieces of well-known pottery producers. You can find daily-use dishes on the first floor, and high-quality one-of-a-kind items, which are made by pottery artists, on the second floor. Dishes that make your life more vivid await you at “Wa-no Utsuwa Dengam.” Come find a special pottery item for yourself, or get one as a present for your loved one. Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/41748 ■Information Wa-no Utsuwa Dengama Address：1-4-3 Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo Hours：10:00AM to 7:00PM Holiday：Open 7 days a week（Closed on January 1st – 3rd only） URL：http://www.dengama.jp/MOSHI MOSHI BOX in Harajyuku offers “Made in Japan” – KENDAMAHarajuku fashion and culture reporters ASOBISYSTEM and culture creating shop BEAMS have teamed up to create a new project called “ASOBEAMS”. They will be producing all new Tokyo souvenirs, starting with their first item, “KENDAMA TOHOKO”, the classic kentama toy. Designed by a Harajuku artist, the kendama are being made by the worldwide respected kentama firmament Yamagata Workshop. These kendama are now being sold at MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Information Center locate very near Harajuku’s Takeshita Street. Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/11654 ■Information MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Information Center Address: 1F 3-23-5 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Hours: 10：00〜18：00 Holidays: None URL：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/ja/boxWe wish you luck in finding a Japan-limited, “Made in Japan” souvenir to your liking! -
Don Quijote is the biggest discount chain store in Japan. It's always bustling with foreign tourists for its wide selection of bargains, ranging from food to electronics, variety goods like costume and merchandise, and pretty much anything you can imagine. Items in-store are duty free and all branches have a foreign currency service. For people coming from overseas to Japan, Don Quijote stands at the top as the best and easiest place to shop.
So what are the most popular products bought at Don Quijote? Let's take a look.
Japanese Snacks & Sweets
You can be spoiled for choice with Japanese snacks and sweets as there are so many popular ones to choose from. There are even tourists who buy 10-20 packets in one shop as gifts to their friends. One particularly popular choice is Kororo, a soft candy made with 100% fruit juice. They are loved for their cute appearance and real fruit flavour. Another popular pick are Japanese KitKats, which are known for their unique flavours including matcha, wasabi, sake and more.
Japanese Medical Supplies
A lot of foreign tourists buy Japanese medical supplies in bulk to take back home. "Strong Wakamoto" is a digestive medicine that is very popular. There are a lot of Japanese people that aren't too familiar with this product, but it's well-known in other places - in Taiwan, for example, you'll see it advertised in commercials. It's sold in Taiwan too, but because it's about NT$ 200 cheaper (￥600) in Japan, the number of people buying from Japan is on the rise.
Kitchenware
A popular gift for mothers in Japan from Don Quijote is the "Ceramic Knife" which is praised for its ease-of-use. There's a selection of different sizes and colours, and you can also buy them divided for different purposes too. They also sell a range of useful items for the kitchen too, like food containers - perfect for giving to people.
Beauty Products
Hairdryers by Panasonic are commonplace with people overseas and of course in Japan too. "Botanical Shampoo" ranked number one in the hair care categories of Japan's major mail-order business. Although there's no added silicon, it's said that the shampoo provides a gently moist finish. It's become a very popular product in Asia, including South Korea and Taiwan.
Sake
Don Quijote has a large alcohol section which serve as a great gift to friends, including nihonshu, shochu, cocktails and more. A brand of nihonshu called "Dassai" is ranked among the most popular drinks ever since it was showcased on Taiwanese television. The price changes depending on the variety of sake you go for, so you can split your purchases appropriately between those you are gifting.
Did you enjoy this article? If you're buying souvenirs from Japan, then Don Quijote is a perfect place to seek something out!
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