Nitin Bhargava ☀️

Places to shop + roadside food at #Tokyo Tokyo City Flea Market (Sat and Sun only) - If interested in vintage / retro goods etc, this is the market to visit - Bargaining works but is limited - Go early to explore and have low crowds - Market is in parking area and in the open Shibuya Antique Market (2nd and 4th Saturday) - Another open air vintage and open market - Craft items etc are also available Sunamachi Ginza Shopping Street - Affordable street food - Grocery shops Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street - Long Long street - Visit for food hauls Sunamachi Ginza Shopping District - If you want to try street food then this is the place to visit - Many shops sell local produce Tip: The 10th of every month the local shops offer discounts. Basically a bargain sale Nakamise Shopping Street - Traditional shops selling gift items, handicrafts etc - Rice crackers are a delicacy to buy from here - Visit for food + photos +exploring the area Tsukiji Outer Market - Another market for seafood lovers - The wholesale market is moved to a new area - Do visit the wholesale market early in the morning. Also note don't be a hurdle in their operations. Just see / observe from far. Kappabashi Kitchen Supply Town - If you wanna buy cookware etc here's where you will find all - Professional supplier of kitchen good all have their shops here - You would be tempted to buy the Japanese Knifes but know the rules of check-in baggage before getting one - Visit on weekdays to avoid crowds. Weekends locals also visit to shop. - This market is near Senso-ji Temple. So can cub the day with this market when visiting the temple area. Yanaka Ginza - If you have time to spare, you can visit this street - Just a small street and hence don't make the journey just to visit if you have a few days to spare in Tokyo. - Cafes, shops and food stalls etc. Ameyoko market - When in Ueno area plan your visit here - Clothes + imported goods etc + food stalls all are available here - Looking for groceries to carry home then can check the basement of Ameyoko Center Building Koenji Area - Multiple markets in this area - Junjo Shopping, PAL Shopping, Look Shopping are all streets good to explore Ginza + Omotesando - Shopping for premium stuff then head over here - Muji and Uniqlo have their stores here along with many other Tip: Shop and keep bags in Ginza Station lockers or some shopping malls also have this facility. Harajuku - If you have to choose one market it is be this - Explore the Takeshita Street and Cat Street and all others - Shop souvenirs + eat food + can visit pet cafes etc Shibuya - Another must visit area to visit even when you don't want to shop - Shibuya 109 - Shop for men/women fashion etc here. - Atoms and Kith-Tokyo in case you want to shop for sneakers - Loft - A lovely store which you don't wanna miss. Mix of all things together including stationery. MEGA Don Quijote - Another must visit store when in Japan. Cosmetics, souvenirs, novelty goods etc. Sharing some chains which sell specific things and can be found across Tokyo / Japan. Affordable Japanese Fashion - Uniqlo, GU, Muji Sneakers / Streetwear - Beams, Atmos, United Arrows Stationery - Itoyam Sekaido, Loft, Kakimori Soveiners - Daiso, Seria, Ca Do, 3Coins Some more for specifi shopping - Seiko Watches - Seiko Dream Square in Ginza (No, Seiko aren't cheap here just because they're made in Japan) - Camera - Yodobashi Camera in Shinjuku - BicCamera - Watches, camera etc - Jack Road - For pre-owed watched Streets in case want to eat and drink - Omoide Yokocho Memory Lane - Golden Gai Tip - Don't want to eat or drink but love to click pictures, then head here late evening / night and you'll be able to get some gem shots. - Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho - Kichijoji Street - Ebisu Yokocho (More like a covered food mall where multiple options are available) Wholesale Shops Note: Ask first if they sell to retail customers, as many only sell to business houses - NIPPORI FABRIC TOWN - Asakusabashi Wholesale Street - Niki no Kashi - Bic-Kan (This is the place in UENO to visit if you need to buy snacks or groceries in wholesale to take back home. Unless it's some significant quantity dont make the trip. You're better off buying near by) - Bakurocho & Yokoyamacho Wholesale District - Clothes, Handbags etc etc One of the most asked question to me is where to buy the PlayStation - BICCamera - Sony has their own store in Ginza - Yadobashi Camera Store Tip: Don't forget to get the passport number etc added for the tax refund. For getting games or vintage Play Stations, you can visit shops in Akihabara. Nakano Broadway has many such shops. - Super Potato in Akhiabara is a gem for this - Trader Headquarter is a dedicated store for second hand etc and has PS floor just for the console and games etc. - Hard off is another store in Akihabara - Another is Retro Game Camp in Akihabara Action Figures - Amiami at Akhibara is heaven for it. Just explore all in the tower - Another heaven is Akhibara Radio Kaikan. 10 floors - Mandarake Complex. 8 floors of secondhand collectible anime toys. Rare ones you can find here. - Kotobukiya. All non Japanese action heroes you'll find here. marvel etc etc Planning to cook when in Tokyo and need Indian groceries - Check for Ambika veg and vegan shop. They have multiple outlets (I think they have home delivery too) - Bharat Bazaar - Maya Bazaar When I used to plan a trip, I had many travelers whom I would find the nearest store for buying rice electric cooker + book stay which had kitchenette + supermarkets which sold Indian groceries. They were on budget. Didn't want to spend on food + wanted to explore. Some traveling with aged people who would not adjust to local food etc. Didn't want the tours etc which served Indian food but wanted to explore by self. Hope this helps to some extent when visiting Tokyo. #DakukaGyaan