TAKESHITA STREET
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At the heart of Tokyo's young fashion scene, the flashy clothing stores are sure to surprise or ...Read more
The street's full of souvenir stands. If you get lost in the adjacent alleys, you will find ...Read more
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Shopping centers are open every day of the year, generally from 10am to 9pm. Stores close on different days.
Stores where everything is ¥100, like Daiso or Can Do. There are plenty of them, and some are well-stocked with souvenirs and small Japanese objects. You can also find 100% Japanese products. Tokyo and Osaka, for example, are full of second-hand stores selling crockery, clothes and electronics, as well as the whole "OFF" chain: BookOFF, HardOFF and so on. Last but not least, flea markets are a great place to find unique items.
Sales start in January and July, but stores have discount periods throughout the year. During sales, you'll sometimes see fukubukuro. These are bags whose contents you can't see, but the value of all the products inside is greater than the price of the bag.
In fitting rooms, shoes must be removed in front of the door. The sales assistant holds a sort of paper bag over the face, to avoid sweat and make-up marks on the new clothes. Haggling is not a common practice. Shopping malls have breastfeeding rooms. These are sometimes veritable salons. They feature bottle-temperature water, sofas, and sometimes play areas and tables.