{"id":7647,"date":"2025-12-17T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/?p=7647"},"modified":"2025-12-12T14:09:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T05:09:56","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-christmas-shopping-in-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/all-you-need-to-know-about-christmas-shopping-in-tokyo\/","title":{"rendered":"All You Need to Know About Christmas Shopping in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s started. Halloween has come and gone, and Christmas decorations and signs went up almost overnight, as if Santa Claus were coming to town early. My thoughts automatically turn to the inevitable last-minute Christmas shopping\u2014a mad dash runaround, stressing over whether or not I\u2019ve forgotten something or someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps I\u2019m not alone in thinking that Christmas shopping ought to be less stressful. For those of us who share the same opinion, there is a silver lining: planning ahead of the Christmas shopping hordes is possible and even enjoyable when armed with the right information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll be listing a few useful words and phrases to help in your shopping endeavors. Additionally, I\u2019ll list a few great areas where you can do the deeds while keeping your children entertained at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table\"><ol><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#what-to-expect-when-shopping\">What To Expect When Shopping<\/a><ol><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#useful-christmas-shopping-phrases\">Useful Christmas Shopping Phrases<\/a><ol><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-gplus-anchor-table__level-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"#tokyo-shopping-centers-that-are-worth-the-visit\">Tokyo Shopping Centers That Are Worth The Visit<\/a><ol><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='what-to-expect-when-shopping'>What To Expect When Shopping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-183262218.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-183262218-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"gift being wrapped in the store.\" class=\"wp-image-97926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-183262218-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-183262218-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-183262218-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-183262218-380x252.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-183262218.jpg 1257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: nano<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Christmas shopping season in Japan begins as early as Halloween ends and continues through November, with stores becoming increasingly festive through December 24. The busiest days tend to be December 23 and 24, as many people purchase presents just before Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part about Christmas shopping in Japan is how incredibly organized and charming it can be\u2014mainly thanks to the country\u2019s exceptional gift-wrapping culture. Most department stores and even smaller boutiques offer beautifully professional wrapping, often free of charge, and many shops will ask what style you prefer or add seasonal touches without needing to be requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='when-do-the-sales-start'>When Do The Sales Start?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, a few retailers have started adopting light Black Friday promotions. You can expect to spot small sales, especially in large department stores like Aeon, around late November. However, unlike in many Western countries, Japan doesn\u2019t associate Christmas itself with significant discounts or markdowns. Instead, shops reserve the biggest price drops for the New Year period, when <a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/fukubukuro-favourites-for-2021\/\"><em>fukubukuro<\/em> (lucky bags)<\/a> and seasonal sales begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So while Christmas shopping here feels magical, it\u2019s definitely not the cheapest time of year to buy\u2014save your bargain hunting for January!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='useful-christmas-shopping-phrases'>Useful Christmas Shopping Phrases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-2205525372.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-2205525372-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo, Japan - November 25, 2024.\nPeople looking inside a store window in Tokyo, Japan.\" class=\"wp-image-97921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-2205525372-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-2205525372-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-2205525372-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-2205525372-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-2205525372.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: GWMB<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you walk into any shop here in Japan, someone will probably shout \u3044\u3089\u3063\u3057\u3083\u3044\u307e\u305b (<em>irasshaimase<\/em>) at you. I have no idea why they feel the need to shout at potential customers, but it means \u201cwelcome.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you&#8217;re at a Uniqlo in Tokyo or some large city department store, there is a good chance that no one in the whole shop will speak English. One of the braver shop attendants may approach with a nervous smile and a \u4f55\u304b\u304a\u63a2\u3057\u3067\u3057\u3087\u3046\u304b? (<em>nanika osagashi deshouka?<\/em>; \u201cAre you looking for something?\u201d) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are, and you don\u2019t speak a word of Japanese, explaining what you need in English might be ok. They will try their best to accommodate you. If not, say <em>\u201cdaijoubu desu,\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;meaning &#8220;I\u2019m good.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='some-other-things-you-may-hear-are'>Some other things you may hear are:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u304a\u5ba2\u69d8\u306e\u30b5\u30a4\u30ba\u3092\u63a2\u3057\u81f4\u3057\u307e\u3057\u3087\u3046\u304b\uff1f<em>(okyakusama no saizu o osagashi itashimashouka?<\/em>; &#8220;Shall I look for that in your size?&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u3053\u3061\u3089\u3067\u3088\u308d\u3057\u3044\u3067\u3057\u3087\u3046\u304b\uff1f(<em>kochira de yoroshii deshouka?<\/em>; &#8220;Is this one alright?&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4ee5\u4e0a\u3067\u3088\u308d\u3057\u3044\u3067\u3057\u3087\u3046\u304b\uff1f(<em>ijou de yoroshii deshouka?<\/em>; &#8220;Is that all?&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4ed6\u306b\u5e97\u5185\u3092\u3054\u89a7\u306b\u306a\u308a\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f(<em>hokani tennai o goran ni narimasuka?<\/em>; &#8220;Would you like to look around a little more?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='some-useful-phrases'>Some useful phrases:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u304a\u3044\u304f\u3089\u3067\u3057\u3087\u3046\u304b\uff1f(<em>Oikura desu ka?<\/em>; &#8220;How much does it cost?&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u3053\u3061\u3089\u306eS\u306f\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f(<em>Kochira no S wa arimasuka?<\/em>; &#8220;Do you have this in small?&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u3053\u3061\u3089\u306e\u8272\u9055\u3044\u306f\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f(<em>Kochira no irochigai wa arimasuka?<\/em>; &#8220;Do you have this in another color?&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>&nbsp;<\/em>\u8a66\u7740\u3067\u304d\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f(<em>Shichaku dekimasuka?<\/em>; &#8220;Can I try it on?&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u3053\u308c\u3092\u898b\u305b\u3066\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044\u3002(<em>Kore o misete kudasai.<\/em>; &#8220;Could I have a look at this one?&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u3053\u308c\u3092\u4e0b\u3055\u3044\u3002(<em>Kore o kudasai.<\/em>; &#8220;I\u2019ll take this.&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u3053\u308c\u306f\u306a\u3093\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f(<em>Kore wa nandesuka?<\/em>; &#8220;What is this?&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u8003\u3048\u3055\u305b\u3066\u4e0b\u3055\u3044\u3002(<em>Kangae sasete kudasai.<\/em>; &#8220;I\u2019d like to look around a little more.&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30e9\u30c3\u30d4\u30f3\u30b0\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3067\u304d\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f(<em>Rappingu onegai dekimasuka?<\/em>; &#8220;Do you do gift wrapping?&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u3053\u308c\u3092\u30e9\u30c3\u30d4\u30f3\u30b0\u3057\u3066\u4e0b\u3055\u3044\u3002(<em>Kore o rappu shite kudasai.<\/em>; &#8220;Please wrap this one.&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30ec\u30b7\u30fc\u30c8\u3092\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002(<em>Reshiito o onegaishimasu.<\/em>; &#8220;Could I get a receipt?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='tokyo-shopping-centers-that-are-worth-the-visit'>Tokyo Shopping Centers That Are Worth The Visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the vast number of <a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/tokyos-top-five-shopping-districts\/\">shopping districts around Tokyo<\/a>, here are three of my personal favorite places to shop in the city during the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\" id='aqua-city-odaiba'><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aquacity.jp.e.yp.hp.transer.com\/lng\/top\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aqua City<\/a> (Odaiba)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1074040956.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1074040956-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo, Japan - April 20 2018: Aquacity is a shopping mall featuring various stores, boutiques, restaurants, cafes and a 13 screen cinema complex situated in Odaiba - a man made island in Tokyo Bay\" class=\"wp-image-97915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1074040956-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1074040956-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1074040956-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1074040956-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1074040956.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: coward_lion<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a one-minute walk from Odaiba station, Aqua City has everything\u2014from fireworks displays (all Saturdays in December and Christmas Eve, from 7 p.m.) to the more mundane stuff like ToysRUs. It\u2019s child- and pet-friendly, offers themed events and practical services, such as stroller rentals. Aqua City appeals to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\" id='tokyo-dome-city-korakuen'><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo-dome.co.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tokyo Dome City<\/a> (Korakuen)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-2167114497.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-2167114497-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo, Japan - December 22, 2023 : General view of the Tokyo Dome City. It is an entertainment complex in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, Japan. It consist of Tokyo Dome, LaQua spa complex, amusement park and hotel.\" class=\"wp-image-97916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-2167114497-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-2167114497-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-2167114497-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-2167114497-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-2167114497.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: winhorse<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon arrival, you may hear blood-curdling screams in the distance, but don\u2019t be alarmed. Tokyo Dome City is a hybrid of a mall (Laqua) and an amusement park, featuring a 1,100-meter-long roller coaster and over a dozen rides and attractions designed for kids. Not as many shops as Aqua City, but the number of rides, restaurants and cafes more than makes up for it. Promise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\" id='tokyo-solamachi-oshiage'><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.www.tokyo-solamachi.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tokyo Solamachi<\/a> (Oshiage)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1886555291.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1886555291-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Solamachi. Photographed on December 21, 2023 in Sumida Ward, Tokyo.\" class=\"wp-image-97918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1886555291-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1886555291-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1886555291-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1886555291-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1886555291-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1886555291.jpg 1183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock: y-studio<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tokyo SkyTree, the tallest tower in the world, stands 634 meters above a densely packed city that is home to around 300 shops and restaurants, an annual Christmas market, a mini aquarium and a planetarium. Great for kids, pets and Christmas shopping, and a lovely place to spend a day off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also worth checking out are the numerous European-style <a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/best-christmas-markets-around-tokyo-2\/\">Christmas markets that appear around Tokyo<\/a> in December. You can find handmade ornaments, festive trinkets, mulled wine, seasonal foods and plenty of giftable items you won\u2019t see in regular shops. These markets are the perfect place to pick up uniquely Christmas-themed items that feel extra personal and seasonal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Happy early Christmas, and good luck!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Updated with the latest information for 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From twinkling markets to perfectly wrapped gifts, Christmas shopping in Japan is merry, magical and full of festive surprises!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":97922,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_subtitle":"Something For Everyone","footnotes":""},"categories":[41,368],"tags":[31],"promotion":[],"class_list":["post-7647","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-shopping","tag-featured"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - 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