5 Interesting Shopping Malls in Tokyo

People in Tokyo and all across Japan love shopping. In fact, Tokyo has one of the finest shopping malls where you can buy latest designer clothes and show them to your friends and neighbors. But shopping in Tokyo can be sometimes pricey. Tokyo is a one stop shop for all the fashion freaks and shopaholics. You will find merchandises spread over several floors of departmental stores to keep you busy throughout the day. However, stores are often expensive and the best time to invade switch places is during season sale. Tokyo is also a great hub for antiquities and priceless souvenirs. You can find range of affordable gifts, dresses and ceramics. For those who are looking for shopping and are gaining, Tokyo is a great experience. Not only shoppers but also families and friends can have a great time in Tokyo malls and shopping outlets. Let’s check out some of the coolest places to shop in Tokyo.

1. La Fete Tama Minami Osawa

The spacing is famous for shopping, walk around different restaurants and cafes. You may also watch a movie in a theater nearby. Variety includes sporting, fashion clothing, lifestyle stores, furniture etc. The mall is quite spacious and also has greenery inside to make the day more relaxing.

2. Grandberrry mall

The Grandberry mall is spread over a wide area and the mall itself boasts of one of the best mall in the country. It includes shops of all kinds such as merchandise outlets, pet stores, hairdressers, lifestyle stores, fashion shops and many more. The mall itself is divided into four different regions: one for families and friends, another serves as an outlet mall, third has a food court, and the fourth is a communication and entertainment zone.

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3. Lala Port

Lala Port was opened to the general public in 1981. Since then has continued to grow and now houses more than 540 stores including international brands, fashion stops, and a movie theater. It is also one of the largest malls in Japan.

4. Premium Outlet Mall at Gotenba

Premium outlet mall is less expensive and more expansive. On a clear day you can also see Mount Fuji from this mall. You will find all types of fashion whether traditional or branded. It also has a huge food court to quench all your thirst and fill your stomach. It probably is one of their favorites of all children as it also has a wide playing field for kids. This mall is usually wrong very crowded especially during the holidays and sales.

5. Mitsui Outlet Park Iruma

Mitsui Outlet Park has over 200 store out of which when hit the stores are exclusive outlets. The main thing you’ll find out here is fashion and related accessories. There’s also a food court, adjacent restaurants and cafes. Additional facilities like baby cart are also available.

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Yokohama Sightseeing Ideas

Shin Yokohama Ramen Museum

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Japan is a country full of ramen enthusiasts, some people travel far and wide to discover the perfect bowl of Chinese noodles delicious soup. The Ramen Museum is on three floors, the first is the shop and museum, featuring displays unsurprisingly about ramen. This is all very interesting, but the really exciting part of the museum, is to be found on the two basement floors. Here you will find a full scale, representation of some Japanese streets during the post-war Showa era, which is fondly regarded as a golden era in modern day Japan.

Amongst this heart-warming recreation you will find a number of ramen shops from all over Japan, selling the specialty ramen of the shop they represent. It is possible to buy “mini” portions of ramen, if you feel like trying several kinds in one visit.

Besides the ramen restaurants, there is a bar called the 35 Knots, which is decorated to fit the time period. There are also a few other shops selling traditional snacks and other foods. On the ground floor you will find a souvenir store, where you can buy ramen bowls, utensils for cooking and a large variety of instant-ramen packages.

Along with restaurants there is an old style bar called the 35 Knots, where visitors can smoke and a few other places to buy traditional snacks and food. On the ground floor level there is a souvenir shop selling ramen bowls, cooking utilities and instant-ramen packages.

A really fun option to be found in the museum, allows visitors to create their own, Nissin Cup Noodles, you can design the packaging, the flavor and pick up to the four ingredients.

If you find yourself enjoying the Yokohama area enough that you might want to live there for a while, allow me to suggested taking a look at Yokohama guesthouse.

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