Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mandarake ·ΜͩΒ͚ 5-52-15 Nakano, Nakano-ku
T 03 3228 0007, W mandarake.co.jp; Nakano station;
map pp.128-129. If you're into character dolls and plastic
figures ( figua ) based on anime and manga, this multiple
outlet operation in the Broadway shopping centre in
Nakano is the place to head. They also have a wide range of
secondhand manga as well as posters, cards and even
costumes. There's another branch in Shibuya (see map,
p.115). Daily noon-8pm.
Radio Kaikan ϥδΦձؗ 1-15-16 Soto-Kanda,
Taitō-ku; Akihabara station; map p.56. Nirvana for otaku
(obsessive fans) is this one-time electronics shopping
complex that now caters to a rich and varied set of anime
and manga tastes - everything from the lifelike dolls,
figurines and model kits of Volks to the fantasy and sexually
charged items of the rental gallery Treasure Market Place.
Mon-Sat 10.30-8pm, Sun until 7.30pm.
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ANTIQUE AND FLEA MARKETS
There's at least one flea market in Tokyo every weekend, though you'll need to arrive early for any bargains; see below for
a roundup of the main venues and ask at the TIC (see p.38) for the current schedule. Note that outdoor markets are
cancelled if the weather is bad. Alternatively, head for the permanent antique halls , also listed below, which gather
various dealers under one roof.
W antique-market.jp; Yūrakuchō station; map p.48.
One of the largest regular flea markets in Tokyo, with some
250 vendors offering real antiques and interesting curios.
Don't expect any bargains, though. First and third Sun of
month 9am-4pm.
ANTIQUE MARKETS AND MALLS
Antique Mall Ginza ΞϯςΟʔΫϞʔϧۜ࠲ 1-13-1
Ginza, Chūō-ku W antiques-jp.com; Ginza-Itchōme
station; map p.48. Upmarket collection of classy antiques
spread across three floors, including a good selection
of kimono, though few bargains. Daily except Wed
11am-7pm.
Hanazono-jinja ՖԂਆࣾ 5-17-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku;
Shinjuku-Sanchōme station; map pp.118-119. Yo u're
more likely to find junk than real antiques at this market,
but its setting in the grounds of a shrine on the east side of
Shinjuku is attractive. Sun only, dawn to dusk.
Nogi-jinja ೫໦ਆࣾ 8-11-27 Akasaka, Minato-ku;
Nogizaka station; map pp.90-91. Around thirty vendors
gather at this lively flea market offering the usual assort-
ment of old kimono, bric-a-brac and the like. Second Sun
of month, dawn to dusk.
Ì Ōedo Antique Market େߐށࠎ౹ࢢ Tokyo
International Forum, 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
ANTIQUE FAIRS
Heiwajima Zenkoku Komingu Kottō Matsuri ฏ࿨ౡ
શࠃݹຽ۩ࠎ౹·ͭΓ Ryūtsū Centre, 6-1-1 Heiwajima,
Ōta-ku T 03 3980 8228, W kottouichi.com; Ryūtsū
Centre station. One of the biggest antique fairs takes place
over three days about five times a year at the Ryūtsū Centre,
one stop on the monorail from Hamamatsuchō to Haneda.
Usually Feb/March, May, June, Sept and Dec.
Yokohama Kottō World ԣ඿ࠎ౹ϫʔϧυ Pacifico
Yokohama, 1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku T 04 2925
1455; Minato Mirai station. A large, three-day fair held
in Yokohama city (see p.238). Entry ¥1000 . Usually April
and Nov.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Tokyo has a wealth of specialist arts and crafts shops with the largest concentration in and around Asakusa. All the
following outlets are good places to hunt for souvenirs, including paper products, satin-smooth lacquerware and
sumptuous textiles. Also check out the splendid gift shop at the Japan Folk Crafts Museum (see p.116) for folk craft
items, and the ones in the basement of the National Art Center Tokyo (see p.94) for great contemporary gifts.
Art & Design Store 3F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower,
6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku T 03 6406 6654;
Roppongi station; map pp.90-91. A wonderful store
near the entrance to Roppongi Hills' City View. The selection
is ever-changing, but often features products from some
of Japan's most famous contemporary designers; look out
for the polka-dot-splashed produce of Yayoi Kusama.
There's also a small gallery space here. Daily 11am-9pm.
Asa-no-ha ຑͷ༿ 1-5-24 Azabu-Jūban, Minato-ku
T 03 3405 0161; Azabu-Jūban station; map pp.90-91.
Small shop selling some wonderful handkerchiefs, fans
and other implements. All designs feature, or at least
reference, traditional Japanese styles and patterns. Daily
10.30am-7pm.
Bengara ΂Μ͕Β 1-35-6 Asakusa, Taitō-ku T 03 3841
6613; Asakusa station; map p.70. This tiny store is
crammed with a wide variety of noren, the split curtain
seen hanging outside every traditional shop or restaurant.
Even if you don't own a shop or restaurant, there'll be
somewhere suitable in your own home for one of these -
the toilet door is a (surprisingly) popular choice. Daily
10am-6pm; closed third Sun of month.
Ì Beniya ΂ʹ΍ຽܳళ 2-7-1 Minami-Aoyama,
Minato-ku T 03 5875 3261; Aoyama-Itchōme station;
 
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