Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Tokyo Shopping Areas

People in Tokyo and Japan in general love to go shopping, so they have some of the best shops in the world.

Akihabara
It is famous for its many electronics shops manga and gaming shops. Hundreds of electronics shops of various sizes can be found around Akihabara Station and along Chuo Dori (Chuo Avenue). They offer everything from the newest computers, cameras, televisions, mobile phones and home appliances to second-hand goods and electronic junk.



Shibuya is a major shopping area and a good place to visit to see Japanese fashion. Not only are there many very trendy fashion stores, but you can see many young Japanese people wearing the latest and some just outrageous fashion in the streets.


Roppongi Hill

Mori Tower contain retail stores and restaurants. The top six floors house the Mori Art Museum and the Tokyo City View with panoramic views of the city. The area features numerous bars, nightclubs, entertainment clubs, restaurants, and other forms of entertainment



Shinjuku

The busiest train station in the world. The area immediately surrounding Shinjuku Station is home to hotels, department stores, specialist electronic and camera shops, cinemas, restaurants, and bars.



 Nishi-Shinjuku Skyscrapers

 Nakano Station
The shopping mall Nakano Broadway is the home of Mandarak, model cars, idol goods, anime song CDs, video games, cosplay items.


 Sad state of Indian Flag in Nakano Broadway Indian restaurant....




Ginza


Ginza is upscale area of Tokyo with numerous department stores, boutiques, restaurants and coffeehouses. It is recognized as one of the most luxurious shopping place in the world with many upscale fashion clothing stores are located here. 


Harajuku Fashion - Tokyo


Harajuku Tokyo is a world-renowned as a center of Japanese street fashion. It is also a fashion capital of the world which is renowned for its unique street fashion  and many of the world’s top fashion designers on a regular basis Harajuku fashion pilgrimage to find new inspiration.  
 Teenage engage in cosplay ("costume play"), dressed up in crazy costumes to resemble anime characters, punk musicians, etc. The fashion styles of these youths rarely conform to one particular style and are usually a mesh of many. Most young people gather on Jingu Bridge, which is a pedestrian bridge that connects Harajuku to the neighboring Meiji Shrine area. Every Sunday, young people dressed in a variety of styles including gothic lolita, visual kei, and decora, as well as cosplayers spend the day in Harajuku socializing.





Harajuku Takeshita Doori in check-out, quiet area, located across the street from Harajuku station filled with fashion boutiques, food stalls, and many people see opportunities.