Tokyo Mothers Group
English-speaking support group for families in Tokyo
Shopping
For those who love shopping, Tokyo definitely offers a lot of choices. However, if you don't speak Japanese, your choices may be more limited. Thankfully, the longer we live here, the better internet shopping gets and getting things from "back home" is not as hard as it once was. Below we outline the best places to go for children's and baby things as well as some of our favourite places mum-made stores based in Japan.
Baby Super Stores
These stores are super because they provide one-stop shopping (or at least as close to that as you can get). They have everything from furniture, to diapers, bottles, clothing, strollers, playpens and much, much more.
Low-end to mid-range store. Several stores located throughout Tokyo. Store locator on their website (Japanese only). Online shopping also available (Japanese only).
Mid-range store. Several stores located throughout Tokyo. Store locator on their website (English available). Online shopping also available (Japanese only).
Low-end to mid-range store. Several stores located througout Tokyo. Store locator on their website (Japanese only). Online shopping available (Japanese only).
Japanese baby and children's store. Store locator on their website (Japanese only). Online shopping also available (Japanese only).
Japanese online shopping site that carried a good range of baby and children's products (Japanese only). Special section for maternity, baby and children's goods. Print catalogue available.
Membership warehouse club that carries children's clothing, diapers, toys, books, etc. Store locator on their website (English available).
Japanese baby and children's store. Store locator on their website (English available).
These overseas online shopping sites also deliver (selected items) to Japan.
Amazon, Amazon UK, Baby Express, MotherCare, Kids Window, and Next Direct.
Baby Furniture & Accessories
In addition to the baby super stores mentioned above, baby and children furniture and accessories can be purchased from these stores.
Furniture and home decorations store that carries furniture for children's rooms. Store locator on their website (Japanese only). Nursery rooms and/or play rooms, as well as complimentary stroller rentals in most stores.
Swedish furniture and home decorations store that carries baby and children products. Online catalogue and print catalogue available. Stores located in Chiba, Saitama and Yokohama. Store locator on their website (English available).
Baby & Toddler Clothing
French brand children's clothing store. Store locator available on website (Japanese only).
US brand clothing store. Store locator available on website (Japanese only). Most stores carry the baby and kids line of clothing.
Imported European brand children's clothing. Store locator available on website (Japanese only).
Japanese brand children's clothing store. Store locator available on website (English available).
UK brand clothing store. Store locator available on website (English available). Online shopping store (In English) above under super stores.
French brand children's clothing store. Store locator available on website (Japanese only).
Imported clothing. Store locator available on website (Japanese only).
Spanish brand clothing store. Store locator available on website (English available). Children's line not available at all stores.
Books, DVDs, CDs etc
Japanese online shopping site partially available in English that carries a good range of English language books, DVDs, CDs etc for children.
Secondhand bookstore that buys/sells English language books, DVDs, CDs, and magazines.
Secondhand bookstore that buys/sells books, DVDs, CDs, video games, etc. Store locator available on website (Japanese only). Not all stores carry foreign language products.
Foreign Buyers' Club - The Learning Center
Japanese online shopping site. Print catalogue also available.
Used English bookstore that sells, trades, and buys used English books and sells new English books.
Store locator available on website (English available). Online shopping also available (Japanese only). Stores located throughout Tokyo but not all carry English language products. The two flagship stores in Shinjuku have the biggest range of English products.
Maternity Clothes & Nursing Clothes
In addition to the baby super stores mentioned above maternity clothes and nursing clothes can be purchased from these stores. Most department stores also carry some maternity and nursing clothing.
Japanese brand nursing clothing store. Store locator available on website (Japanese only). Online shopping also available (Japanese only). Print catalogue also available.
Italian brand clothing store. Store locator available on website (Japanese only). Maternity line not available at every store.
Spanish brand clothing store. Store locator available on website (English available). Maternity line not available at every store.
Why Buy, When You Can Rent?
If you want to try before you buy, or just need something for a limited amount of time, renting is also an option. The following sites have Japanese only.
Prefer to support mum or dad-run businesses?
Homemade clothes and accessories for kids.
Handmade children's clothing and gifts.
Kira Kira Sakura
Handmade Japanese jewellery by Jez.
Handmade custom Japanese powerstone jewellery
Specializing in vintage Kimono silk jewellery and sterling silver bespoke jewellery.
Handmade suncatchers for bringing rainbows into your home.
Crochet with love from all the colours. Baby goods, blankets and more.
Temporary tatoos and kids accessories.
Imported larger size shoes for women
Women's clothing including yoga wear, swim wear. Larger sizes available.
Japanese dad and Finnish mum selling beautiful Scandinavian products for the home.
Baby shower gifts and presents for proud new parents including diaper cakes.
New and second hand books with sales every couple of months online.
Second hand books online
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