Shopping Tour: Destination Tokyo
When you start thinking of world’s fashion hot spots, most likely you enumerate New York, Paris, London or Milan. I bet you’ll forget about Tokyo and will make a mistake. While European and American designers have 
become something predictable, fresh breeze from Asia adds up some new looks, brave solutions and unexpected mix of colors and styles.
Tokyo is a real fashion center of region that spreads its influence towards America and Europe. While citizens of Europe and the New World tend to wear more casual styles, Japanese keep an eye on the latest trends and sometimes the streets of Tokyo can remind you of fashion podiums. Don’t be afraid of unbelievably high prices – you can find here malls and stores that fit any budget.
As Japanese people adore shopping and spend lots of money on it, their shops are one of the best in the world. One can get lost in endless stores of Shibuya, Odaiba, Harajuku and Ginza. Almost all stores work from 10/11 a.m. up to 7/8 p.m. including weekends and holidays.
If you’re interested in Japanese fashion, forget about all other places and go to Shibuya. Even if you’re not interested in Japanese fashion, you still should visit Shibuya as this place is something you’ll never see anywhere else. Many say the fashion is born here and one can find not only multiple fashion stores in this district, but also the most fashionable Japanese youth wearing hottest trends including the most extravagant and wacky ones.
As it has already been said, Shibuya has numerous stores, but make sure you visit Shibuya 109 building. This is a shopping center with many stores featuring various styles and trends. Also you can find things besides clothes in Shibuya. Tokyu Hands offers everything for your home; book lovers ought to visit unbelievable Bunkamura-dori – largest bookstore in Tokyo (it has tons of books and magazines in English as well) and music junkies will never miss the opportunity to visit the largest record store in the world – HMV and Tower Records.
Harajuku and opposite station – Takeshita-dori are full of fascinating boutiques and cafes. This is the second place in Tokyo that is beloved by local fashionable youth. If you search for designer goods, be sure to visit Aoyama where located boutiques of all major brands.
When we think of Japan, many people may say it’s a land of high technologies. That is true. If you’re a tech addict, don’t miss Akihabara! This neon and LCD screens kingdom has everything you can think of. Various gadgets, computers and modern devices are sold anywhere in Akihabara. Be sure to visit local duty-free stores where you can get tax exempts after you show your passport.
By the way, if you run out of money and still need to get some souvenirs, Daiso chain store is your best choice. They offer everything on one price – 100 yen (approximately $1). Do you think you can buy only a bottle of water for $1? Visit such store and get a real evidence how mistaken you are.
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