Oriental Bazaar

Oriental Bazaar is one of the most famous Japanese souvenir shops; it is also the largest souvenir/crafts store, selling products at reasonable prices and offering imaginatively laid out four floors of souvenir and gift items. The higher you go, the more expensive the items get. The basement stocks bright, cheap and cheerful, touristy items, while the top floor offers antiques and traditional Japanese kimono and crafts. It is notably one of the best places to buy affordable and beautiful, second-hand original kimonos. It will satisfy all the gift buying needs for your friends and family back home. Complete with plastic samurai swords and cotton yukatas, fans, pottery, kimono (new and used), woodblock prints, paper products, wind chimes, stationery, fans, chopsticks, lamps and vases, Imari chinaware, sake sets, Japanese dolls, pearls, and even books on Japan and a large selection of antique furniture. - All at reasonable prices. You pay for your purchases in the area where you pick them out.This store will also ship things home for you.

Oriental Bazaar
Address: 5-9-13 Jingumae
Location: Shibuya-ku, On Omotesando Dori in Harajuku; look for an Asian- looking facade of orange and green
Transportation: Station: Meiji-Jingumae (3 min.), Harajuku (4 min.), or Omotesando (5 min.)
Phone: +81 03/3400-3933
Open until 7 pm and closed on Thursdays.

There's a tiny branch on the fourth floor of Terminal 1 at Narita Airport for the last minute shopping (tel. 0476/32-9333), open daily 7:30am to 8:30pm. Open Friday to Wednesday 10am to 7pm.

The Oriental Bazaar is set in a quieter section of bustling Harajuku, located in what appears to be a traditional Japanese temple building. The building is orange and green and done in Oriental style. There are several floors of handicrafts from all over Japan.

Overall, the Oriental Bazaar is a handy place to do some comparative shopping in one central location. The craftsmanship probably is not as good as in some high-end shops, but it is quite nice and the price justifies the purchases. Even if you don't buy anything, it's a great place to look around. The prices are very good too.

There are other popular shopping spots for young people. You can easily find inexpensive items and second hand items here:

La Foret (03-3475-0411) - It's a large store, which sells very fashionable clothing.

Togo Shrine Flea Market - You can find antiques. Visit on the first, fourth, and fifth Sundays.

Yoyogi Park Flea Market - Open some Sundays, here too you can find goods at reasonable prices.

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