Shopping Guide: Tokyo

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Whenever people ask me where my favorite place to travel is, I always respond with Japan. Part of the reason why is because Japan has such great shopping. Yeah Paris, New York, and other big cities have great shopping, but from what I've seen it's all either standard brands like Topshop, H&M, and the like or too expensive. On the other hand, most shopping in Japan tends to be less expensive coming from either new or trendier brands. Of course, Japan has all the luxury brands, but its their street fashion that stands out the most. For those of you wondering to do, here are the best place in Tokyo:
Shibuya - Shibuya is definitely one of the most popular districts for shopping. It features tons of trendy stores like WEGO, W♥C, and so on. Part of the fun of Shibuya is that every street is crowded with stores selling clothing, makeup, stationary, and even electronics. With so many stores, you'll definitely find something you like. If not, head over to Shibuya 109, a shopping mega-plaza crammed with a plethora of brands. Shibuya 109 alone could take up a whole afternoon's worth of shopping.
Takeshita Dori - Takeshita Dori is the main street for shopping in Harajuku. Although a lot of the fashion is aimed at tweens, it's still a fun place to check out the more avant garde trends going on and pick up fun accessories (cat-patterned tights, backpacks shaped like wolves, pom pom earrings, etc.) While you're there, be sure to grab a crepe from Marion Crepes and check out Bodyline's store, which showcases a wide range of cheap lolita and gothic fashions alongside cosplay.
Tokyu Hands - Tokyu Hands is spread out throughout Japan, so be sure to drop by one to pick up stationary, knick knacks, and even accessories. When I was there, I loved the big variety of accessories like backpacks and cute ear phones plus all the stationary of course (and Japanese stationary is high key the best out there).

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Funktique - Although I didn't get to visit Funktique, it's at the top of my list for when I go back. First of all, the people who own it are @Coco_pinkprincess's parents! And second of all, it has a crazy selection of vintage, DIYed, and more.
Cat Street - If you're in the mood to walk from Harajuku to Shibuya, it's not that difficult and you can take Cat Street down to do so. Even so, you should definitely check out this strip of shopping for trendier and funkier clothes unique to Tokyo's street style. One of my favorite stores when I visited was Candy Stripper, which had surprisingly cute clothes for a good price. For the most part, the shops along this street are a bit more expensive than Shibuya or Harajuku, so expect more boutique-y options.

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