Character Shop / Idol Shop Spots in Japan

  • POKEMON CENTER OSAKA
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    4.0
    228 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Umeda 3-1-1 Daimaru Umeda store B1F

    Located on the 13th floor which with the help of google maps sending me in circles finding it and with limited signage managed to find it with the help of a couple window decals. Being the 3rd...

  • Pokemon Center MEGA TOKYO
    Shopping
    Tokyo Toshima-ku Higashikebukuro 3-1-2 Sunshine City Specialty Store Area Alpa 2F
    An official shop for the popular Pokemon video game located inside Sunshine City in Ikebukuro. The shop carries all manner of merchandize sure to delight any Pokemon fan, including games, stuffed animals, and original goods. Events are also frequently held at the shop, and shop highlights such as Pokemon card game classes for beginners and presents for visitors on their birthday are fun for children as well as adults.
  • Pokémon Center Yokohama
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    4.0
    73 Reviews
    Shopping
    Kanagawa Yokohama-shi Nishi-ku Takashima 2-19-12 Marui City Yokohama 8F

    This is a must for any Pokémon fan; the store was a lot bigger than anticipated & was very well stocked; we could have easily spent hours there! Its on the top level of a mall, so slightly difficult...

  • Kitaro Chaya (Jindaiji Shop)
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    4.0
    44 Reviews
    Shopping
    Tokyo Choufushi Jindaijimotomachi 5-12-8
    A Japanese-style cafe and sweets shop located in Jindaijimoto-machi, Chofu City, Tokyo. The shop serves sweets and drinks themed after characters from the hit comic and cartoon GeGeGe no Kitaro and also has a shop selling yokai (monster) merchandise. The second floor is a gallery displaying work by Shigeru Mizuki, the creator of popular yokai manga series. .

    You have to be a Kitaro fan to appreciate this place, so take one(or two) star out if you are not. This self servicr cafe is attached to the Kitaro souvenir shop. Japanese yokai monsters are...

  • Licca Castle
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    3.5
    32 Reviews
    Shopping
    Fukushima Pref. Tamuragunonomachi Ononimachi Nakadori 51-3
    This is a theme park based around the popular dress-up doll Licca, built around the idea of an “open factory,” and located about 10 minutes’ drive from Ban-etsu Expressway Ono Interchange. The outside is based on a European castle for exciting fairy tale fun. Inside, there are displays of all the different generations of Licca dolls, which are sure to fascinate fans young and old. There’s also costume rental for dress up play as you walk through the castle and grounds. In the doll classroom, you can coordinate an outfit for Licca any way you want.

    観光をインターネットで探していたら、興味があったので行ってみました。リカちゃんの製造工場と古い形のリカちゃんから新しいリカちゃんまで見れました。 大人だけで行ったのですが、一通り回って1時間以内には出ましたが、お子様はドレスを着たりしていました。ドレスを着たりするのが好きな女の子は良いと思います。 ちょっとしたカフェもありました。

  • SNOOPY Museum
    Shopping
    Tokyo Machida-shi Tsuruma 3-1-4
  • Snowmiku Sky Town
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    3.5
    41 Reviews
    Shopping
    Hokkaido Chitoseshi Bibi New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal Building 4F
    Snowmiku is a version of the popular character Hatsune Miku serving as a mascot for Hokkaido in winter. This official Snowmiku shop is located on the fourth floor of the New Chitose Airport terminal building. Here you'll find key chains, badges, and other merchandise featuring Snowmiku sold nowhere else. In the adjoining museum space, you'll find a life-sized statue of Snowmiku and cute illustrations. There's also an adjoining cafe space and 360 degree screen where you can experience the natural wilderness of Hokkaido right in the airport.

    If you like Anime and Snow Miku then this Museum / shop is for you. It is interesting to stroll through and there is Snow Miku history and of course Snow Miku coming attractions. If you have time...

  • Pokémon Center Skytree Town
    Shopping
    Tokyo Sumida-ku
  • Pokemon Center Shibuya
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    5.0
    1 Reviews
    Shopping
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Udagawacho 15-1 Shibuya PARCO 6F
    "Located on the 6th floor of Shibuya PARCO's CYBERSPACE SHIBUYA, this official Pokemon store features a life-size ""Mewtwo"" using animatronic technology in a black-themed store, creating a futuristic atmosphere."

    新装開店した渋谷パルコ内にあるポケモンセンターです。渋谷でしか買えない柄入りのピカチュウのぬいぐるみがありました。入口にあるミュウツーが迫力があるので、写真/動画を撮るのがおすすめです。

  • Pokémon Store Tokyo Station
    Shopping
    Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Marunouchi 1-9-1 Tokyo Sta. 1 Bangai B1F Tokyo Character Street Uchi
  • Rilakkuma Store, Tokyo Station shop
    Shopping
    Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Marunouchi 1-9-1 Tokyo Station No.1 street B1F
    Very popular among a wide age-range of people, this official shop of Rilakkuma bear, is located on the Tokyo Character Street, on the first basement floor of Tokyo Station Ichibangai. The Rilakkuma Tokyo Station Shop is the Rilakkuma specialty shop built around the concept of Happy Life with Rilakkuma. The bright white walled interior is lined with approximately 3,000 Rilakkuma bears, and baby Korilakkuma and the yellow bird friend, Kiiroi Tori. Sold here also is a line of items that are exclusive to this store alone.
  • Kochikame Game Park
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    3.5
    16 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Katsushika-ku Kameari 3-49-3 Ario Kameari 3F
    "This amusement facility is modeled after the popular comedic police manga (comic book) ""Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo."" Located on the third floor of Ario Kameari down Tokyo Metropolitan Road Route 318 from JR Kameari Station, the facility has a Japanese festival ground-style central area. Statues of popular characters from the series such as protagonist Kankichi Ryotsu are placed around the facility and clothing modeled after outfits worn by the characters are also displayed inside. The facility also contains a realistic recreation of the police station appearing in the comics. Inside the police station area, you can look inside the desks of the various characters and read reports written in-character. In addition, the facility is decorated with relevant books and merchandise as well as animation cells and creator autographs."

    今回は、あの連載漫画で有名な「こちら亀有公園前派出所」の「こち亀人気キャラクター」銅像が、「亀有駅」の北口及び南口周辺の徒歩で回れる所にあり、所要時間は1時間30分くらいあれば見て回れるという記事を読みましたので挑戦してみました。「こち亀人気キャラクター」銅像めぐりに挑戦したのは、12月16日です。最後は、像ではありませんが、「こち亀ゲームぱーく」というところがあるのでそこへ行きました。JR「亀有...

  • Pokémon Center TOKYO-BAY
    Shopping
    Chiba Funabashi-shi Hamacho 2-1-1 LaLaport TOKYO-BAY Nishi 2F
  • Nintendo TOKYO
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Udagawacho 15-1 Shibuya PARCO 6F
    Located on the 6th floor of Shibuya PARCO's CYBERSPACE SHIBUYA, the first official Nintendo store in Japan, the store sells Nintendo Switch and other Nintendo game consoles, software, and character goods, and also hosts events such as hands-on gaming sessions. and character goods, as well as events such as game experience sessions.
  • Pompompurin Cafe Harajuku
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Jingumae 1-7-11CUTECUBEHARAJUKU3F
    A café themed after Pompompurin, a popular character which has won Sanrio’s Character Gran Prix two years in a row. The café’s innocent interior will make you feel like you are living in the world of Pompompurin and friends. In addition to one of a kind dishes, sweets, and drinks, patrons can also find goods sold nowhere else. Closest station: JR Harajuku Station.
  • Pokémon Center Kyoto
    Shopping
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku 4 Jodori Muromachi Higashiiri Kankobokocho 78 Kyoto Economic Affairs Center SUINA Muromachi 2F
  • Pokemon Center TOHOKU
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    4.0
    4 Reviews
    Shopping
    Miyagi Sendai-shi Aoba-ku Chuo 1-2-3 Sendai PARCO Main Building 8F

    パルコ本館の8Fにあります。関東に置いていない商品があればと思い、立ち寄りました。 お店に入るとポケモンの楽しい世界に入り込めます。

  • KUMAMON SQUARE
    Shopping
    Kumamoto Kumamoto-shi Chuo-ku Tetorihoncho 8-2 Tetoria Kuma Moto Building 1F
  • Sanrio Gallery Shinsaibachi Branch
    Shopping
    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Shinsaibashisuji 1-5-21
    One of the largest Sanrio flagship shops in western Japan. The three-store building faces the Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, a busy downtown area in Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, and is distinguished by its castle-like appearance with pink as its base color. The shop's cute interior is filled with goods featuring Hello Kitty and other popular Sanrio characters. The shop also carries products that are exclusive to the shop, attracting many fans from Japan and abroad. The third floor also offers a selection of items that make great Osaka souvenirs.
  • Pokemon Center OKINAWA
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    Okinawa Nakagami-gun Kitanakagusuku-son Rycom 1 AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom 1F

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