100 Yen Shops, Groceries/Supermarkets ( Shinjuku )
I live near what used to be a 99 shop. In addition to selling all the things you'd expect a 100 yen shop to sell, they also carry food! I stay well away from the meats, but the rest of the selection...
Much fanfare has been made out of Grom, the premium Italian ice cream company that was endorsed by Slow Food International.
I happened to walk by on the rare occasion when there wasn’t a line stre...
I had a craving for a doughnut, and this happened to be at had. I was kind of skeptical at first, but I still ended up ordering a churro. Churros are Spanish in origin, and these are very good replica...
I can’t think of another liquor store in Tokyo that beats Shinanoya in their selection of spirits. I can’t even think of another store I’ve visited before anywhere else that matches the range of...
I'm surprised this chain is not already on here. Alice in Magical Land, the Shinjuku West outpost of the chain, is a lot of fun. If you like cute food and themed restaurants, this is a great place t...
This grocery store has an excellent assortment of food. Personally, I was impressed with the meat selection. It sells everything a grocery store should at a reasonable price--you can find vegetables a...
Cosmetics & Beauty Supplies, Fun Shops, Food-Others ( Shinjuku )
Seemingly intriguing from the outside, once I actually entered the shop I found it to be little more than loud music and pink walls. It obviously tries to present the image that only the coolest produ...
If you venture into the ground-floor of a Japanese department store, you are bound to see all that perfect fruit at exorbitant prices. It's all neatly wrapped, packed and sealed and promising the most...
Krispy Kreme an American chain imported to Tokyo and made even more delectable if that is even possible. I don't know what it is about the Japanese but they're able to take American chains and multipl...
Maruei is a grocery store on Shinjuku-dori in Yotsuya, not too far from the station of the same name. While it has an entensive collection of vegetables and fruits, all at average prices, and a variet...
A confectioner famous for potato apple pie. Just follow the sweet smell through the station and it will lead you to Rapoppo. Rapoppo's goal is to deliver healthy and natural sweets. Lots of Tokyoites,...