This store, located in the Ginza district, is truly a heaven for shopaholics. Wako was established in 1881 and was originally a watch and jewelry shop. Now considered the oldest and most prestigious design store in the city, Wako has exclusive watches, jewelry, handbags, porcelain and dishware. The store also has a wide clothing collection for men and women. You can find the store's branches in Hiroo, Minato and Haneda Airport as well. Situated within an old-fashioned building with a clock tower, the store is something else to behold at night, with fancy lights drawing attention to it.
This branch of Takashimaya is the largest department store in Japan. Much brighter and more modern than the Nihonbashi branch, it feels more like a huge, classy shopping mall. Inside are three restaurant floors, a Sega amusement center, an Imax theater and the famous Tokyu Hands hardware store. With an annex building housing the Kinokuniya Bookstore as well as all the Japanese gift items you could ever need, it is not surprising that Takashimaya has become a favorite with foreigners and locals alike.
A particularly modern, bright and inviting department store, Hankyu offers many popular and familiar brand names, GAP, DKNY, Kenzo, Miyake, Cerruti and Nicole Farhi to name a few. The men's collection is just as good as the women's and the English floor guide is not only comprehensible, but lists everything by brand name. The Yurakucho branch also has a second H2 Sukiyabashi building on the next block (beside the Sony building), which houses more fashion and household goods plus HMV. Shopping is made refreshingly easy here.
At Prada's flagship store in Aoyama, the discerning Prada customer will be able to see designs unique to Japan, like kimono-style menswear. Apart from the garments, the store itself is popular for its striking architectural design. Housed in a stunning six-story glass building, it is a diamond-shaped monolith that stands out in the heart of the city.
With top luxury brands like Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, and Azzedine Alaia, 10 Corso Como is at the top of any fashionista's list. It's the brainchild of Comme Des Garcons designer, Rei Kawakubo and Carla Sozzini, the owner of the 10 Corso Como stores in Milan. Milan and Seoul are the only other cities where you will find a 10 Corso Como branch. The shop is a concept store that brings together everything from design, architecture and culture. A must-visit, the store is bound to leave you impressed.
Want to stay stylish and updated with the latest in fashion? Head to the Super A Market in Tokyo and you will find some of the best trends from the runway right in front of you. The boutique is a designer space with some of the best labels and biggest brands in both fashion and beauty making an appearance. You will find the likes of Dries Van Noten, Acne Studios, Isabel Marant and Golden goose among others.
With top luxury brands like Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, and Azzedine Alaia, 10 Corso Como is at the top of any fashionista's list. It's the brainchild of Comme Des Garcons designer, Rei Kawakubo and Carla Sozzini, the owner of the 10 Corso Como stores in Milan. Milan and Seoul are the only other cities where you will find a 10 Corso Como branch. The shop is a concept store that brings together everything from design, architecture and culture. A must-visit, the store is bound to leave you impressed.
The Lacoste shop has a minimalist feel with neatly folded clothes carefully spaced on the shelves and carefully coordinated racks of clothes. The interior has a crisp black and white color scheme in keeping with the black on white logo outside. Stock includes the well-known crocodile logo T-shirts, as well as bags, belts, shoes, sweaters, shirts, hats and socks for men and women. Many of the clothes are well discounted from usual store prices. -AH
Near Osanbashi Pier is a small shop with interesting interior décor that sells clothing (with a nautical look) and souvenirs such as mugs, key chains, scarves, bags and jewelry. Quirky clocks and signs adorn the outside of the building. Inside, the small first room has old wooden floors that creak alarmingly. The back room has been decorated like a ship or warehouse with decorative objects such as old diving gear dotted about. Clothing includes T-shirts, sweaters, trousers and jeans. -AH
Want to stay stylish and updated with the latest in fashion? Head to the Super A Market in Tokyo and you will find some of the best trends from the runway right in front of you. The boutique is a designer space with some of the best labels and biggest brands in both fashion and beauty making an appearance. You will find the likes of Dries Van Noten, Acne Studios, Isabel Marant and Golden goose among others.
Get your hands on some super cool apparel for men at the 12XU in Tokyo. The boutique is known for its fantastic collection of men’s wear from jackets, to coats, blazers, t-shirts, shirts, shorts, pants and more. Besides, they also have shoes, accessories like sunglasses and bags from designer brands. There are some like Mark McNairy New Amsterdam, B Store, Saturdays Surf NYC, Norse Projects, and other brands in the picture.
Sakazen has everything for men who are hard to fit with a huge collection of clothing in big and Ttll sizes. Each of the five floors has the space of a large department store. Two contain a broad selection of major brands imported from the US and Europe. Others are devoted to normal size clothing, business suits, formal wear and casual clothing. There is a large selection of shirts, trousers, and extra long ties. Sakazen is an invaluable resource for those who cannot fit into clothing designed for Japanese physiques.