Costco and Mitsui Outlet Park in Iruma
The Costco near base is so similar to the American versions that frequent shoppers will already know their way around…
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Oriental Bazaar Harajuku
This Harajuku area Bazaar souvenir and all things authentic Japan is worth taking your guests to for a great selection…
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Seiyu Department Store - Fussa
No matter what you’re looking for, a good place to start is Seiyu Department Store. Seiyu is great because it…
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Wabist, Japanese gift shop
The Ebisu station along the Yamanote line is known as a beautiful illumination spot called Yebisu Garden Place in December.…
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List of English Book stores in Tokyo area
Books Kinokuniya, near Shinjuku South exit If you are looking for a book store with English books, Books Kinokuniya might be…
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BINGOYA, Japanese folk craft shop
If you are looking for authentic Japanese gifts, BINGOYA, the Japanese folk craft shop is a perfect place to check…
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Shop for Traditional Japanese Pottery at Hanno Ganno Kiln - Hanno
A short 30 minute drive north of Yokota is the Hanno Ganno Kiln in the town of Hanno. They make…
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Aneby Trimpark - now re-open in Hamura
The rainy season is almost upon us, and right after that we will be faced with the depths of a…
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Fukubukuro- New Year’s “lucky bags”
New Year’s Day is the most important Japanese holiday, where many “firsts” are celebrated. Some of these special firsts include; first prayer,…
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LaLaport Tachikawa Tachihi
Lalaport Mall is a beautiful, American style mall that opened in Tachikawa in 2015 (near Ikea and Showa park). There…
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MoriPark Outdoor Village
Near Akishima Station, only a 5 minute drive out the East Gate, is a huge “Outdoor Village” where you will find…
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Hang with Hipsters in Shimokitazawa - Tokyo
Be prepared to get pleasantly surprised if you get a chance to visit this small hipster neighborhood called Shimokitazawa. This…
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Fabric and Craft Stores
Craft Heart Tokai Located near the Fussa Station, it is on the street level, below the Seiyu parking garage. This…
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Don Quijote
Looking for a unique gift? Or something you can’t find anywhere else? You may find it at a Don Quijote. They…
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Fujiya Camera - New & Used - Tokyo
Fujiya Camera, located near Nakano station, carries a wide selection of new and used camera bodies, lenses and other gear. …
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Second Hand Stores - A List
This fabulous list is from Jane Keller, submitted in September 2013. Wow! Some of these are covered by Yokota Travel…
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“Game” Recycle Center: Thrift Store
At the southernmost tip of Yokota Air Base is a hidden gem of a thrift shop (aka “recycle center”). It…
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Hard Off: A Chain Second Hand Store
If you like thrift stores then you will love Hard Off. Located in various locations around Japan, Hard Off is…
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Thrift Store - Fussa Recycle Center
The Fussa Recycle Center is a small second hand store about 10 minutes from the East Gate. The building is…
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Yasaka Garden Center
I call this place “mini Joyful Honda.” It’s a great garden and home improvement center that is even closer to…