Nivedita Ramakrishnan
Sure we've all heard that Tokyo is an upscale, stiff city to be in though its equally fun and adventurous. But have we heard of those select few shopping places that Tokyo is oh-so-famous for? Read on!
Lonely Planet says "Shopping options here truly reflect the breadth and depth of the city’s consumer culture, which is equal parts high fashion glitz and down-to-earth dedication to craft."
Simple to understand eh? Ginza is basically for one, and all.
Shibuya has one of the world's busiest intersections and that itself is now a tourist spot! It is THE place that's always in favor of the cool Japanese teenagers. The Shibuya 109 is an iconic shopping mall there.
Shinjuku has just about everything, whether you believe it or not! And just when you think you can't afford those big-brand retail outlets, there are always resale shops aplenty to choose from! Also, the Jimbocho district of books is present here, and very rare books can be found, too.
The Roppongi Hills is a posh, upscale area and has many A-list brands' stores. Then again, its famous for being a shopping district and also many wild bars.
Harajuku is way too popular for being a fashion district compared to the other places and there's a even a fashion tag as 'Harajuku-kei' meaning Harajuku Fashion. Its just THAT popular!
Another teenager in university, having a penchant for Japanese, literature and all the small things in life that almost always go unnoticed.
