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Takashimaya's branch on New York's Fifth Ave is renowned for its cutting-edge
Japanese-inspired interior, but the design of the Tokyo flagship store (1933) tips
its pillbox hat to New York's gilded age. Uniformed female elevator operators still
announce each floor in high-pitched, sing-song voices.
(2-4-1 Nihombashi, Chūō-ku;
10am-8pm;
Ginza Line to Nihombashi, Takashimaya exit)
Local Life
Ōedo Antique Market
Twice a month treasure-hunters descend on the
Ōedo Antique Market
( 6407-6011;
www.antique-market.jp
;
3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku; 9am-4pm 1st & 3rd Sun of month; JR Yama-
note Line to Yūrakuchō, central exit)
in the courtyard of Tokyo International Forum (
Click
here
). With around 250 vendors, it's the largest antique market in the country.
14
Tokyo Character Street
TOYS
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On the basement level of Tokyo Station, some 15 Japanese TV networks and toy
manufacturers operate shop after shop selling official toys, character goods, sweets
and accessories.
(First Avenue, level B1, Tokyo Station;
10am-8.30pm;
JR Yamanote Line to
Tokyo Station, Yaesu exit)
