In a country where Western things are highly prized, Ma aims to remind Tokyo of the unique Japanese culture. Selling furniture, mostly tables, chairs, and shelving, and other interior design items and crafts, Ma takes pride in its heritage.
Keshiki Classic is a great place in the city to buy some fabulous goodies from well-cut and tailored suits to great button down shirts, jackets, shoes, and accessories like no other. The store has a very nice vintage vibe to it and apart from local and regional brands, there are many international brands in here as well. And that too at cheaper prices than showrooms. All in all, this store has the answers to all fashion dilemmas of men and women.
Yoshikin stocks topnotch, chef-quality kitchen knives. Not necessarily Japanese, there is an extensive range gleaming on display, many made from a single mold of stainless steel. Brand names include Global from Scandinavia. Although only knives are on display, Yoshikin also advises on other kitchen accessories and even kitchen aesthetics. Prices reflect the quality
Ohya Shobo carries perhaps the largest selection in the world of Japanese illustrated books and woodblock prints from the 18th and 19th Centuries. That includes an incredible collection of ukiyo-e woodblock prints. This is a traditional Japanese art form depicting everyday life in the Edo period (17th-19th Centuries) in Edo, as Tokyo was then known. Ohya Shobo has many books and artifacts from the Edo period. In addition to literature, there are also maps of Japan and Edo dating from that period.
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.
Okura, sister shop of Hollywood Ranch Market, specializes in traditional indigo-dyed clothing and accessories. The store is in a lovely old traditional building and the interior decor reflects a similar mood and style. The upper floor has women's clothing - you can buy traditional Japanese socks, kimono-motif shirts and tops; it's a fantastic place to get a gift.