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Dear visitor, if you know the answer to this question, please post it. Thank you! Best Tokyo Shopping ? 2009/9/18 Tokyo 23-ku Hi, I would like to throughly explore Tokyo's best shopping areas and wanted to know exactly which was the best street or streets to walk in: Ginza. Akihabra. Shibuya and where are the flagship locations for the beat Deparment stores thanks by Guest (guest)   depends 2009/9/19 It all depends on what kind of shopping you want to do. For example... Ginza: For the most pricey and traditional Akihabra: For anime, manga and electric appliances Shibuya: For teens fashion Same goes for department store. What's your preference and age range and what do you want to buy? by Uco (guest) rate this post as useful also 2009/9/19 Akihabara also has cameras, computers, gadgets. Others: - Kanda/Ochanomizu (Ogawamachi to Jimbocho) sports store area along Yasakkuni Dori, including snow gear. - Ochanomizu between west exit and Yasakuni Dori. Musical instruments - Ueno. Ameyoko market. Sells fish, food, clothes, shoes, watches, golf clubs, cosmetics, bags, etc. - Asakusa. Souvenirs, food, clothes, pottery, fabrics, Japanese Obi. - Harajuku/Omotesando. "Tweens" clothes in Takashita Street, name brands clothes in Meiji Dori. - Shinjuku. Department stores, camera shops, just about anything. - Odaiba. Shopping Malls, outlet stores. - Kamata. Hobbies(just about anything), fabrics, etc. by Sandy (guest) rate this post as useful