Shopping in Japan

The quality of Japanese products is known all over the world. Therefore, everyone who comes to Japan strives to buy something interesting. After all shopping in this country has been elevated to the level of art. Let's take a closer look at what you can bring from this country as a souvenir or for permanent use.

What to bring from Japan?

The Land of the Rising Sun will delight you primarily with its variety of goods. Here you can find things from global and local manufacturers.

Important! When buying even an inexpensive product, you don’t need to worry about quality, since the control system for local brands here is strictly regulated.

Clothes and accessories

The Japanese are very particular about their appearance and fashion trends in general. Clothing for young people is especially unique; it is devoid of conservatism and connection to style. There are many subcultures here, so you can find a lot of themed clothing.

There are so many brands that you can get confused. Prices for clothing from European manufacturers are comparable to Moscow prices or higher. It is worth remembering that the country has its own sizing system designed for short stature.

Advice! You shouldn’t count on buying winter clothes at all: the climate in Japan is mild, and warm clothes cannot be found even in winter.

The Japanese are very fond of hats and accessories. Even in a small shopping center you can find a department with a huge selection of hats, gloves, knee socks, socks and other products.

It is worth paying attention to watch. Diverse rain accessories: raincoats, rubber galoshes, waterproof bags. A valuable item would be a fashionable umbrella made of bamboo, wax paper or modern materials.

Important! The clothes have an average Asian size, which is equivalent to Russian 42-44.

Decorations

Among the decorations pearls are popular and products made from it. There are many specialty stores where jewelry lovers will find a lot of interesting things.

It is even worth purchasing jewelry made from jewelry steel. A fashionable trend is decorations in the form of berries and fruits from Inori.

Electronics

People come to Japan from all over the world to buy equipment from famous Asian manufacturers. This includes photo and video equipment, telephones, and televisions.

Important! Always check with the seller whether the equipment will work in Russia. Most models are intended for the Asian market.

There is a huge range of computer games and other unusual gadgets: flash drives, cases. The tax free discount will be 8-10%, which is quite profitable.

Attention! In Japan, it is not customary to bargain either in markets or in stores.

Cosmetics and medicines

Women all over the world are delighted with Japanese cosmetics. In Tokyo, products from Kaneb, Shiseid and others can be found at affordable prices. However, there are no large chain stores here.

Japanese women are famous for their snow-white skin and ability to age gracefully. Anti-pigmentation products are especially popular here.You can bring lotions and whitening products from Japan, as well as anti-aging cosmetics with colloidal gold or stem cells. You will be pleased with the selection of eye patches, hydrophilic oils and foams, which are not even sold in Russia.

From decorative cosmetics You should definitely buy mascara. The main beauty gadget of Japanese women is a mesh for whipping foam.

Souvenirs

A classic Japanese souvenir is the silk kimono. Yukata is a lighter version made from cotton fabrics. Souvenirs contain the unique and inimitable customs of the Land of the Rising Sun.

It is worth paying attention to fans, geisha accessories, netsuke figurines, and calligraphy sets.

Also popular ceramic products, boxes, vases, sushi sets.

Advice! The best porcelain souvenir is a sake glass.

National food and drinks

For food, travelers usually prefer Japanese green tea, sweets, and dried seafood.

Matcha tea is a green powder. You can surprise your friends with chocolate-covered crab, snacks in the shape of grasshoppers, black sugar candies or burger, bitter radish and even meat flavors. On the island of Miyajima they sell unique cookies in the shape of a maple leaf.

It is better to buy products at markets and gastronomic exhibitions. The main alcoholic souvenir is sake or rice vodka. You can buy it in every souvenir shop or supermarket.

Advice! Be sure to bring cash as small shops may not accept credit cards.

Tokyo shopping centers

The largest and most famous shopping centers are concentrated in Tokyo. Some of them are the largest in the world.

Popular areas are:

• GInza is the oldest district. The first shops appeared in the 17th century. The world's largest Chanel store is also located here.
• Akihabara. Here you can find high-quality electronic goods - from new mobile phones, laptops to components.
• Shibuya. This is where shops with fashionable and popular clothing are concentrated. There are boutiques of both global brands and local manufacturers.
• Harajuku. Freaks and representatives of subcultures dress here. It will be interesting to go here even just for an excursion.

 

But the sales season here begins immediately after Christmas and lasts until the end of February. At first, sellers make small discounts of 10-20%, and by the end of the sale you can count on 80%. Moreover, both old and new collections are sold at a reduced price.

Reference! A tourist on limited finances should go to famous outlet Grandberry Mall. Here you can find inexpensive clothes, cosmetics and accessories at any time of the year.

Most tourists visiting Japan always leave time and financial resources for shopping. Here you can find a large number of quality goods - from food and clothing to trendy gadgets and authentic things.