Here are some of the best places for foreign tourists to buy Pokémon goods in Japan, primarily focusing on the official Pokémon Centers, which offer the widest range of exclusive merchandise.
1. Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo
This is one of the largest and most popular Pokémon Centers, located in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro. It's a must-visit for any Pokémon fan, offering a vast array of merchandise from plush toys to stationery, video games, and exclusive items. It also often features special events and displays.
Location: Sunshine City alpa 2F, 3-1-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Access: A short walk from Ikebukuro Station.
2. Pokémon Center Shibuya
Located in the trendy Shibuya PARCO shopping mall, this Pokémon Center has a unique, more mature and stylish atmosphere. It's known for its impressive life-size Mewtwo statue in an incubation tank at the entrance and offers exclusive Shibuya-themed merchandise, including streetwear and graffiti-style Pikachu items.
Location: Shibuya PARCO 6F, 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Access: A 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station.
3. Pokémon Center Osaka
For those visiting the Kansai region, the Pokémon Center Osaka is a great destination. It's a large store with a wide selection of goods, similar to the Tokyo locations, and often features regional exclusive items.
Location: Daimaru Umeda Store 13F, 3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka
Access: Directly connected to Osaka Station.
Other Notable Pokémon Centers in Japan:
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Pokémon Center Tokyo DX & Pokémon Cafe (Nihombashi, Tokyo): This location is unique as it's connected to the Pokémon Cafe, where you can enjoy themed food and drinks (reservations highly recommended for the cafe).
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Pokémon Center Skytree Town (Tokyo): Located at the base of Tokyo Skytree, offering great views and exclusive Skytree-themed merchandise.
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Pokémon Store Tokyo Station Shop (Tokyo Station): A smaller store, but very convenient for travelers as it's located within Tokyo Station's "First Avenue Tokyo Station" shopping area.
These Pokémon Centers are official stores and offer a wide variety of authentic Pokémon merchandise, making them the best places for tourists to find exclusive and popular goods.
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