Department Stores - Various Services
*Delivery - The store will deliver any purchase for you. Delivery within Tokyo, and sometimes to neighboring prefectures, is free of charge and takes three or four days at the most. Deliveries can also be made on an appointed day.

*Cloakroom - Stores will keep your bags for you while you shop, though there is no cloakroom as such.

*Baby care - There is a room available for changing diapers and feeding. Some stores have a minder who will look after your baby while you shop. Baby carriages are also available.

*Size alteration - If a desired item of clothing does not quite fit, it can be altered. The charge is usually around 1,000 ~ 3,000 yen per item.

*Bargains - Most stores have a section where cut price articles can always be found. Also, on each floor, there is a cart filled with goods at reduced prices. The food department marks down certain perishable foods just before the store closes. Clothing for a particular season is displayed the season before at regular prices, but when that season arrives the prices are cut. Sales of furniture are also often held. There are two big annual sales in the summer and winter. The red figures on the price tag show the sale price.

*Other discounts - As a rule, stores sell goods at the manufacturer's suggested retail price, though they issue their own respective member's cards which give the holder discount privileges.

*Gift tokens - Gift-giving is an important custom in Japan. When it is hard to decide on an ideal gift, coupons exchangeable for goods of a certain value are presented instead. It is not customary to give cash as a present except on certain occasions. There may be a small tax charged when you buy certain coupons.

*Returning goods - If you are sent something you do not like, you can exchange it at the store where it was bought. It must be in its original wrapping. Bear in mind that this does not apply to foodstuffs or to gifts received from a business company as the method of purchase is different.

*Hours of business, holidays - All stores close for one day sometime during the week, but are always open on Sundays. Hours of business are generally from 10 a.m.- 7 p.m., but some stores stay open until later in the evening

Printemps Ginza
3567-0077 JR Yurakucho Station
http://www.printemps-ginza.co.jp/

A Japanese branch of "Printemps" in Paris, France. The western tableware section has a fine selection and the "lucky bags", only sold at New Year, are well-known. Angerina, a cafe on the 1st floor, is popular for its "mont blanc", a French cake, which are exactly the same as those sold in Paris.

Takashimaya
5361-1111 JR Shinjuku Station
Closed Wed.
http://www.takashimaya.co.jp/

By the south entrance of the station, Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square is a huge department store and shopping mall that is one of the newest, opened in 1996. Not only does it consist of a department store, which in itself has a great selection of items, but also includes specialized shops such as Kinokuniya Book Store, Tokyu Hands, HMV, Sega's Joypolis, the Tokyo IMax Theatre where you can watch 3D movies and amusement squares such as Kinokuniya Sazan Theatre.

Matsuya
3567-1211 Subway: Ginza
Closed Tue.

Popular with male customers. Interesting selection of furniture and crafts.

Seibu
3286-0111 Subway: Ginza
Closed Wed.
http://www.seibu.co.jp/

Setting the trend for a new era with new lines in original and imported goods.
Interesting layout that combines the shopping area and gallery space.

Hankyu
3575-2231 Subway: Ginza
Closed Thu.
http://www.hankyu-dept.co.jp/

In the same building as Seibu, each floor leading directly to its rival's.
Emphasis on fashion.

Mitsukoshi
3241-3311 Subway: Nihonbashi
Closed Mon.
http://www.mitsukoshi.co.jp/

Noted for being the longest-established store. Has a fine array of goods:
from Tiffany's and Harrod's to Japanese furniture and, of course, traditional
Japanese quality products such as kimonos.

Tokyu Main Store (Honten)
3477-3111 JR Shibuya station
Closed Wed.

Has a huge parking lot. Comfortable, homely atmosphere.

Odakyu
3342-1111 JR Shinjuku station
Closed Tue.

A store with an orthodox layout and large floor space. From the fourth floor up there is a separate department called Halc which specializes in furniture and home interior items.

Keio
3342-2111 JR Shinjuku station
Closed Thu.
http://www.keio-dept.co.jp/

Alongside Odakyu over the west entrance to Shinjuku station. Has a smaller floor area but it is easier to find what you want. Popular for its restaurant which serves Kyoto cuisine.

Marui
3354-0101 JR Shinjuku station
Closed Wed.

Started out specializing in credit and now it has everything for the young shopper.

Tobu Department Store
3981-2211 JR Ikebukuro Station
Closed Wed.
http://www.tobu.co.jp/f_depart.html

This spacious and bright-atmosphered store is subdivided into "streets" and "blocks", so that the section you are looking for can be easily found. Here, the art gallery is also well-known for its exhibitions.

Whether you are a DIY enthusiast or just feeling creative you can find all you need here. Tools and materials for carpentry and handicraft, things for the home and office, party goods, bicycle parts, you name it. Wood and metal cut to order. Classes in handicraft are also available. Branches in Machida, Ikebukuro and Shinjuku.

Parco
3477-5731 JR Shibuya station
Open every day
http://www.parco-city.co.jp/parco/

In three parts: Parts One and Two cater almost exclusively to young people and
house mostly boutiques. Part Three features home interior goods, space for
holding events and displays.

Quattro by Parco
3477-8700 JR Shibuya Station
Open everyday
http://www.parco-city.co.jp/parco/

Interesting concerts and events as well as unisex clothes at the Quattro by PARCO.

La Foret
3475-0411 JR Harajuku station

A wealth of boutiques for young people. The Yamashita bookshop on the top floor has a good selection of books on art and design, including Manyin English.

Bell Commons
3475-8111 Subway: Gaienmae
Open every day

Plenty of boutiques for adults and clothing material shops with many patterns. Complementary classes in dressmaking. On the eighth floor there are classes in yoga, aerobics, modern dancing and tap dancing. Ticket holders are free to choose any class.

Wave
3462-3616 JR Shibuya Station
Closed Wed.

3408-0111 Subway: Roppongi
Closed 1st & 3rd Wed.

Part of the Seibu chain, this is a new concept in store design. The Art Vivant bookstore, recording studios, computer graphics and a movie theater for special screenings. Video rental service.

Ebisu Garden Place
5423-7111 JR Ebisu Station
http://www.gardenplace.co.jp/

A commercial complex built on the original site of Sapporo Beer's Ebisu factory. Mitsukoshi department store, Tokyo Photography Gallery, Garden Cinema, Garden Hall, Taillevent Robuchon which is an incorporation of 2 famous French restaurants in Paris, surround these beautiful spacious grounds.
At the far end, Westin Tokyo, one of the very few hotels in Japan with a heliport , soars above. In the basement of Taillevent Robuchon, there is the popular wine shop "Party", which has a wide variety of goods, from daily to high class.

DECKS Tokyo Beach
5500-5050 Yurikamome Odaiba Kaihin Kouen Station
http://www.odaiba-decks.com

Located on the waterfront, this is one big entertainment complex, housing everything from Sega's Joypolis, restaurants, shops, a "boardwalk", even a brewery! Another popular date spot for couples.

Specialty Shops

Shimura Kogei-ten	3400-6322	Harajuku	Crafts from all over Japan
Oriental Bazaar	3400-3933	Harajuku

Folk-art Objects

Bingoya	3202-8778	Shinjuku, Wakamatsu-cho
Takumi	3571-2017	Ginza 8-chome
Tsukamoto	3461-4410	Shibuya, Tokyu Plaza 4F.

Specialty Shops -- Old Japanese handmade articles/Woodblock

Old Japanese handmade articles

Iwai Shoten	3668-6058	Nihonbashi Lacquered bamboo trunks
Hanato	3841-6411	Asakusa Paper lanterns
Fujiya	3841-2283	Asakusa Towels
Kyosendo	3666-7255	Nihonbashi Fans
Kyugetsu	3861-5511	Asakusabashi Dolls
Iidaya	3841-3644	Asakusa Umbrellas

Artist's Materials, Stationery

Itoya	3561-8311	Ginza 2-chome
		Materials, frames, Japanese paper, stationery
Tokyu Hands	5489-5111	Shibuya
		Japanese paper, stationery http://www.tokyu-hands.co.jp/index.htm
Lapis	3583-0861	Roppongi, Axis
		Japanese paper, stationery http://www.axisinc.co.jp/html_f/Lapis-src.html

Japanese Paper (washi)

Sekaido	5379-1111	Shinjuku
Haibara	3272-3801	Nihonbashi
Washi Kobo	3405-1841	Nishi Azabu
Isetatsu	3823-1453	Taitou-ku

Flea Markets
Depending on the weather, open-air antique fairs are held on the grounds of Tokyo's shrines. Get there early in the morning if you want to make a real find.

Monthly schedule:
1st Sunday Togo Shrine (Harajuku)
Araiyakushi
(Araiyakushi-mae, Seibu Shinjuku line)
2nd Sunday Nogi Shrine (near Roppongi)
3rd Sat. & Sun. Sunshine City Alpa (Ikebukuro)
3rd Sunday Hanazono Shrine (Shinjuku)
4th Sunday Yushima Tenjin Shrine (Yushima)
4th Thurs. & Fri. On the steps of Roppongi Roi Bldg.

Inquiries about the markets can be made at Kotto Ichi.

Books

Aoyama Book Center	3479-0479	Roppongi
	5485-5511	Jingumae http://www.aoyamabc.co.jp/
Maruzen	3272-7211	Nihonbashi http://www.maruzen.co.jp/
Kinokuniya	3354-0131	Shinjuku http://bookweb.kinokuniya.co.jp/
Sanseido	3233-3312	Kanda, Jinbocho http://www.books-sanseido.co.jp/
Yaesu Book Center	3281-1811	In front of Tokyo Station http://www.yaesu-book.co.jp/
Jena	3571-2980	Ginza 5-chome
Tuttle	3291-7071	Kanda http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~kz3t-szk/inf_cet.htm
Ryusui Shobo	3470-2211	In Aoyama Twin Tower
Italia Shobo	3262-1656	Jinboucho (Italian)
Omeisha	3262-7276	Iidabashi (French)
Kitazawa Shoten	3263-0011	Jinboucho (Social) http://www.kitazawa.co.jp/topJ.htm
Kokusai Shoten	3292-6451	Ochanomizu (Law)
Shimada	3470-3863	Omotesando (Design)
Sinshoudo	3261-1580	JInboucho (Dictionaries)
Shubunsou Shoten	3292-7877	Ochanomizu (Economics)
France Tosho	3346-0396	Shinjuku ( French)
Yurinsha	3814-0275	Hongo (Sciences)
Biblos	3200-4531	Takadanobaba (Education. Paperbacks)
Wonderland	3233-2507	JInboucho (Novels)
Asia Bunko	3237-9577	JInboucho (Asian)
Uchiyama Shoten	3294-0671	JInboucho (Chinese)
Kaifu Shoten	3291-4344	JInboucho (Taiwanese. Hong Kong)
Sanchudo	5378-0251	Asagaya (Korean)
Toho Shoten	3370-6769	Shibuya-ku Yoyogi (Chinese)
Toho Shoten	3294-1001	Jinboucho (Chinese)
Hotaka Shoten	5430-0331	Ikejiriohashi (Asian, African)
Yamamoto Shoten	3261-0847	JInboucho (Chinese)
Art Vivant	3405-5885	Roppongi, WAVE 4F
Enderle	3352-2481	Yotsuya (German)
Manantial	3264-0788	Ichigaya (Spanish)
Bonjinsha	3239-8673	Kojimachi (Japanese) http://www.bonjinsha.com/

Bookstores also in hotels: Okura, New Otani, Imperial

Need clothes in the middle of the night?

Jeans Mate http://www.jeansmate.co.jp

0120-611-991

Stores all around town. Stores open 24 hours a day include Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Kichijoji and more.