Shopping Guide
Shibu Pop, located on the the sixth floor of Shibuya Parco Part 1, is home to several interesting shops. Among them are fashion and book stores brimming with otaku goods and products special to Shibuya. Read on for further details on these hot spots.
Village Vanguard are fun book stores popping up throughout Japan. Other than books, they also sell fun miscellaneous goods. Inside a number of the stores, there is an emphasis on anime, manga, and figures. With many unique items to discover, visitors may find that they keep ask themselves “What is this?!” from the time they enter until they leave! It’s easy to lose track of time just by browsing the countless pop-culture goods offered.
MintNeko
Hangry & Angry
This 2-in-1 store features apparel from the grotesque, yet kawaii characters brand Hangry & Angry as well as the mascot character of the brand MintNeko. Both have received overwhelming support for their products created by collaborating with popular artists.
Namco Character Event Shop
This shop is managed by Namco, which is known for its various amusement centers throughout Japan. Recently, the latest Vitamin goods were sold and fans came in the morning to pack their shopping bags and sell out the store. Stop by for rare goods, as well as to enjoy crane and roulette games.
Social TV Station: 2.5D
A diverse range of events, including game-related events and live events with popular voice stars or notable artists, are held here every day and streamed on the Internet. The stages’ three projection walls offer an exhilarating background to the fun events.
Once you’ve got your fill for the day of the maid cafes and electronic shops of Akihabara, take a train to Shibuya to browse these shops!
This is a Tokyo Otaku Mode original article.
Translated by Adriana Meuser
